RE: The quality of books from audible.com
Another source for some of the same and other material is http://www.audiobookstand.com It's encoded in drm wmp. You can also buy books on cd or tape. They don't offer the same kind of reader plans, but the prices aren't too bad and there's always lots of stuff on sale. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 8:59 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: The quality of books from audible.com Ok, well I'll check to be sure but I take your point about some of the older books and that may be the reason why, I note that some of my books in my library are at a lower format than others. Anyway its a good service an because of what you've pointed, out I'll find out what format level each book is available up to, I've also made a point of purchasing more books on CD. On 09/08/2008, at 11:47 AM, Dave McLean wrote: I've been a member for 8 years and I think the audio generally is good. Are you using format 4 as your download format? If you use one of the lower formats such as 2 or 3 the audio isn't very good. It could also be that you're downloading an old book and sometimes they're only available in the lower formats (bit rates). - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 8:27 PM Subject: The quality of books from audible.com Hi! What to users of http://www.audible.com think of the quality of audio books on the site? I have to admit to being a little disappointed that the quality was as low as it was, I've written to Audible about this and I hope that perhaps they may make higher quality encoded material available at some stage, I for one wouldn't mind paying a little more. I cancelled my membership but I still have my account on the site as the service itself is a great one and I'm hoping that it will get even better over time. * Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] PHONE: +613 8732 9237 Fax: +613 9743 7954 mobile: +61 418 773 5532 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: callto:grtdane12 ** Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] PHONE: +613 8732 9237 Fax: +613 9743 7954 mobile: +61 418 773 5532 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: callto:grtdane12 ** Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The quality of books from audible.com
Hi! What to users of http://www.audible.com think of the quality of audio books on the site? I have to admit to being a little disappointed that the quality was as low as it was, I've written to Audible about this and I hope that perhaps they may make higher quality encoded material available at some stage, I for one wouldn't mind paying a little more. I cancelled my membership but I still have my account on the site as the service itself is a great one and I'm hoping that it will get even better over time. * Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] PHONE: +613 8732 9237 Fax: +613 9743 7954 mobile: +61 418 773 5532 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: callto:grtdane12 ** Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: The quality of books from audible.com
I wouldn't use Audible for keepsakes, but for getting a book and listening to it, it's great, IMO. I'm not sure if what I'm trying to say makes any sense. Bruce -- An accessible captcha solution that does not take into account the needs of the deaf-blind is no acceptable solution at all. Bruce Toews Skype ID: o.canada E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LiveJournal: http://masterofmusings.livejournal.com Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): http://www.ogts.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com On Sat, 9 Aug 2008, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! What to users of http://www.audible.com think of the quality of audio books on the site? I have to admit to being a little disappointed that the quality was as low as it was, I've written to Audible about this and I hope that perhaps they may make higher quality encoded material available at some stage, I for one wouldn't mind paying a little more. I cancelled my membership but I still have my account on the site as the service itself is a great one and I'm hoping that it will get even better over time. * Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] PHONE: +613 8732 9237 Fax: +613 9743 7954 mobile: +61 418 773 5532 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: callto:grtdane12 ** Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: The quality of books from audible.com
Yep, perfect sense, I buy them and I want to keep them, as in listen to them over and over again. Now I don't want to make excuses here but my hearing probably isn't as good as yours either smile. Bruce Toews wrote: I wouldn't use Audible for keepsakes, but for getting a book and listening to it, it's great, IMO. I'm not sure if what I'm trying to say makes any sense. Bruce -- ** Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone (+61 3) 8732 9237 Fax (+61 3) 9743 7954 Mobile/SMS (+61 418) 773 532 MSN [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype callto:grtdane12 ** Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: The quality of books from audible.com
Ok, well I'll check to be sure but I take your point about some of the older books and that may be the reason why, I note that some of my books in my library are at a lower format than others. Anyway its a good service an because of what you've pointed, out I'll find out what format level each book is available up to, I've also made a point of purchasing more books on CD. On 09/08/2008, at 11:47 AM, Dave McLean wrote: I've been a member for 8 years and I think the audio generally is good. Are you using format 4 as your download format? If you use one of the lower formats such as 2 or 3 the audio isn't very good. It could also be that you're downloading an old book and sometimes they're only available in the lower formats (bit rates). - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 8:27 PM Subject: The quality of books from audible.com Hi! What to users of http://www.audible.com think of the quality of audio books on the site? I have to admit to being a little disappointed that the quality was as low as it was, I've written to Audible about this and I hope that perhaps they may make higher quality encoded material available at some stage, I for one wouldn't mind paying a little more. I cancelled my membership but I still have my account on the site as the service itself is a great one and I'm hoping that it will get even better over time. * Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] PHONE: +613 8732 9237 Fax: +613 9743 7954 mobile: +61 418 773 5532 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: callto:grtdane12 ** Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] PHONE: +613 8732 9237 Fax: +613 9743 7954 mobile: +61 418 773 5532 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: callto:grtdane12 ** Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: The quality of books from audible.com
I've been a member for 8 years and I think the audio generally is good. Are you using format 4 as your download format? If you use one of the lower formats such as 2 or 3 the audio isn't very good. It could also be that you're downloading an old book and sometimes they're only available in the lower formats (bit rates). - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 8:27 PM Subject: The quality of books from audible.com Hi! What to users of http://www.audible.com think of the quality of audio books on the site? I have to admit to being a little disappointed that the quality was as low as it was, I've written to Audible about this and I hope that perhaps they may make higher quality encoded material available at some stage, I for one wouldn't mind paying a little more. I cancelled my membership but I still have my account on the site as the service itself is a great one and I'm hoping that it will get even better over time. * Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] PHONE: +613 8732 9237 Fax: +613 9743 7954 mobile: +61 418 773 5532 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: callto:grtdane12 ** Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
