You asked what format the books on tape are in. I’m attaching a
memo from the book club.
Thanks for following up Marie!
This is a continuation of the mP3 question here.
Ah I was wondering if they did that. Okay their using something called DRM (Digital Rights Management.) Basically it’s a technology to restrict your ability to copy the files and share them with others. (Which makes sense because Audible wants people to each buy a book not buy one book and share with everyone else.)
So they use a format called Audible audio (.aa) this file type allows for some cool features but sadly can’t be universally playable with every type of mP3.
However the list at their site is a good resource (as the memo said) and it seems as if they support many types of mP3 players. You will have to download support software for that device however to “upgrade” it to play the .aa files. And I see the list includes the iPod, the Sansa and all my other favorite mP3 players. Basically most cheap no-name mP3 players are not supported.
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