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Chris Gralapp · 01-14-2018, 01:06 PM

I listen to audiobooks in bed. I have poor vision, so I like a listening device that I can operate by touch, rather than by looking at a display, if possible. For this reason, I use a CD player (Walkman!) with manual controls--I can 'rewind', fast forward etc., fairly easily by touch, without having to look.

BTW, I have a great library system here where I live that has a huge selection of CD books. I also use Hoopla sometimes, and have used Audible and Audiobooks.com, but prefer the free option of the library materials. I use Overdrive, too sometimes.

I know CD players are a dying technology. Are there any equivalent devices for digitally downloaded audiobooks? I have been purchasing old Walkman players on eBay, but this will probably not be viable forever. I also use a Sansa Fuse, which I love, but it has a clunky interface, and is hard to navigate. Maybe there is a small, updated, easy to navigate equivalent to the Sansa Fuse? I really need to be able to restart my story where I have left off--that is super important.

I realized that there are a lot of topics and questions here, but I would love to get a bead on the most efficient devices folks are using. Thanks!

Chris

01-14-2018, 01:06 PM	#1
Chris Gralapp Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Device: Sony Walkman	What device to use? I listen to audiobooks in bed. I have poor vision, so I like a listening device that I can operate by touch, rather than by looking at a display, if possible. For this reason, I use a CD player (Walkman!) with manual controls--I can 'rewind', fast forward etc., fairly easily by touch, without having to look. BTW, I have a great library system here where I live that has a huge selection of CD books. I also use Hoopla sometimes, and have used Audible and Audiobooks.com, but prefer the free option of the library materials. I use Overdrive, too sometimes. I know CD players are a dying technology. Are there any equivalent devices for digitally downloaded audiobooks? I have been purchasing old Walkman players on eBay, but this will probably not be viable forever. I also use a Sansa Fuse, which I love, but it has a clunky interface, and is hard to navigate. Maybe there is a small, updated, easy to navigate equivalent to the Sansa Fuse? I really need to be able to restart my story where I have left off--that is super important. I realized that there are a lot of topics and questions here, but I would love to get a bead on the most efficient devices folks are using. Thanks! Chris