Elipsa 2E livres audio

[Patrick Faret]

Hello,
I wanted to try out the audio book reader on my Elipsa 2e.
I have mp3 files. I downloaded them onto the elipsa and there's a problem: they don't appear in my book list.
However, my Bluetooth connection recognises my headphones.
But apparently the mp3s are not visible
The mp3 files I downloaded are on my PC and my kobo was connected via the USB port.
Thank you for your help

[Quoth]

The MP3 files need to be in a special container. The audio feature is for Kobo Audio books from Kobo Store.
The battery life advantage of eink is lost with music or audio books as the phone can play with the screen off.

A decent phone is far superior for MP3 or audio books. Also the Kobo can't play music while you read a book.

Pocketbook on Android is good for TTS while following a text.

[Patrick Faret]

You're telling me that only Kobo audio books can be read by the elipsa. Have I understood you correctly?

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Patrick Faret

You're telling me that only Kobo audio books can be read by the elipsa. Have I understood you correctly?

Exactly.

[jackie_w]

Originally Posted by Patrick Faret

You're telling me that only Kobo audio books can be read by the elipsa. Have I understood you correctly?

This old thread covers sideloaded audiobooks on audio-enabled Kobo models.

I've no reason to believe that anything has changed (for better or worse) since then as most (all???) recent development seems to be directed at notetaking features.

[Quoth]

Originally Posted by Patrick Faret

You're telling me that only Kobo audio books can be read by the elipsa. Have I understood you correctly?

Only easily and even then worse than a phone.

I see someone has posted the old thread.

The long run time of an eink ereader on a charge is because it sleeps till you turn the page and sleeps while you read the page. Playing audio with bluetooth on totally negates the long running time of eink.
Also the screen on a phone is usually off when playing audio for listening to music or audiobooks, thus a big power saving. The Cell / Mobile connection and the screen are the two biggest power consumptions on a phone.

Thus there is no advantage to listen to audio on an eink ereader unless you are following the text at the same time, which is a rare activity.