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Originally Posted by skinmaan
Audiobooks Now looks to be a new (or returning) player in the audiobook market. I looked over their website but I couldn't see the details I was looking for. One positive thing I did see: they offer some free "premium" downloads (mostly some short stories from mainstream authors) if you are on their monthly plan. If I get more details I'll update this post.
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UPDATE: I went ahead and took the plunge to give this a try. Here's my random thoughts:
- As Catlady mentioned, the percentage of books that can be downloaded (vs. the DRM titles) is pretty large.
- The process of signing up for the trial, searching for/selecting a book, and downloading your purchase is very easy.
- The downloads (at least the one I got) are of decent quality (96 bps mp3).
- You'll need to give a CC # when you sign up, but you won't be charged (even the usual and customary $1 test charge) until your 30-day period is up.
- Signing up and cancelling seems to be a simple process.
- Selection seems comparable to Downpour, though it isn't as easy to see a full count (no "browse all" function).
- You'll be able to get 1 free download with your trial membership, but it must be from their "free premium" list. I don't know if you can get more than one per month once you are paying, but I doubt it.
Overall, not bad. I'd be more likely to do more business with them if it wasn't for the "membership" only getting you 50% off your book. If I wanted a membership discount I'd be more likely to use
AudiobookStore.com.