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Originally Posted by AnemicOak
For CloudLibrary (and RB Digital too IIRC) it's their app for iOS or Android or nothing. If you have a device with one of these OS's you can download through CL's app and play it with that device. Depending on your car stereo you may be able yo connect such a device over Bluetooth or by using an Aux cable. If you don't have such a device a used Android phone can make a great "MP3 Player" or a non-contract/pre-paid Android phone (unregistered so no actual service fees) will work as well. Usually around Black Friday such a device can be had for as little as ($10-$20).
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^This. I can't rave enough about using a phone app instead of an mp3 player for audio books.
I started doing this years ago when data plans were too expensive for me. I used a flip phone for a phone, but got a used Android phone, Android version 2.0 at the time, and put the Audible app and some mp3 music on it, and never activated phone service on the device.
I'm paranoid about running down my phone battery with entertainment apps and not being able to talk when needed, so I've kept the habit of using an inactive smart phone just for books and music. Even the cheapest Android will do the job. But last year, around Black Friday there were some fairly nice no-contract phones on sale and I picked up one that even has a 5.5" screen good enough to be my ebook reader too. Load up content while on WiFi and Bob's your uncle.
BTW, Tubemonkey runs an excellent Black Friday watch thread in the deals section if you're in the market for such a device.