Current Audiobook Specials - Page 108

AnemicOak · 12-23-2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stormcloude

I know my library does do overdrive audio books, but I think my archos might be too old. I'll look into it though, thanks!

Some OverDrive audiobooks are plain old MP3 downloads too, just depends on the publisher.

Other places besides Audible that might work for you (not as large of a selection).

http://www.downpour.com/ (drm-free MP3 & M4B downloads)
http://www.emusic.com/book-genres/audiobook/ (MP3's)
http://www.tantor.com/home-consumer.asp (not all titles are downloads, but those that are are MP3 also has MP3 CD's, 50% sale through the end of year.

Not sure about http://www.audiobooks.com someone told me they're DRM free, but I can't find anything saying that on their site. All they mention is their apps.

Barbara1955 · 12-23-2013, 09:45 PM

Well that turned into a big mess! Went to redeem the Coupon for the 3 months Audible for .95 That part went thru & I received my cr. Went to use the Cr it messed up! Took the cr & then also tried to Bill my sons cr card for the book! Went into the chat the person couldn't figure it out so she cancelled my membership ..ugh told me to try again No Didn't work! said Coupon was used! Then she offered me a membership for $7.95 a month..not sure how long but I could not except even if I wanted to didn't have that much in my sons account.. Told her that. She came back with another offer 2 Free crs & a $10 cr on my account. I took it rather than getting nothing. Went back re-ordered the book its downloading to my computer now.

Just a heads up folks in case yours messes up! Maybe since I not a member I try the free month after New Years so I can get the 3rd book I wanted LOL

tubemonkey · 12-23-2013, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katie1

WWent into the chat the person couldn't figure it out so she cancelled my membership ..ugh told me to try again No Didn't work! said Coupon was used! Then she offered me a membership for $7.95 a month..not sure how long but I could not except even if I wanted to didn't have that much in my sons account.. Told her that. She came back with another offer 2 Free crs & a $10 cr on my account. I took it rather than getting nothing. Went back re-ordered the book its downloading to my computer now.

She can't do that. She owes you the original offer or at least three free credits for your inconvenience. You should call them back and push the point.

Barbara1955 · 12-24-2013, 12:54 AM

I need to But will wait til tomarow I get my son to check his account balance at the bank. They gave me a 30 day gold membership ugh! Which IF I read it correctly I be paying $14.95!! Not what I wanted! $10 messes me up cause nothing I want in that price range. I already had the 3 crs planned ugh

AnemicOak · 12-24-2013, 10:31 PM

Not sure if this is a one day deal or not. I didn't get an email about it and it isn't referenced by a banner at the top of the site like most Audible sales are. Anyway Audible is doing a 2 books for one credit deal for members (200+ books, likely won't show if you don't have credits)...

http://www.audible.com/sp/2for1

Barbara1955 · 12-24-2013, 10:49 PM

This offer is available only to AudibleListener® members with 1 or more credits.
Guess my $10 don't count!

Marrella · 12-25-2013, 07:56 AM

Downpour has a Christmas sale going on (the aftermath of the 12 days of Christmas, I guess), which includes (among others) the Hunger Games trilogy for 5.99$ each.

tubemonkey · 12-25-2013, 08:34 AM

Merry Christmas y'all

tubemonkey · 12-25-2013, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrella

Downpour has a Christmas sale going on (the aftermath of the 12 days of Christmas, I guess), which includes (among others) the Hunger Games trilogy for 5.99$ each.

Thanks for the heads up - will add to OP

tubemonkey · 12-25-2013, 10:41 AM

No-Contract Smartphones for use as Streaming Audio Players

I now have two no-contract smartphones I'm using as streaming audio players (think Galaxy Player at a much cheaper price). They do have limitations at this price point; but for their use as dedicated audio devices, those limitations are negligible. I picked up both devices during the recent holiday sales.

Let me say this up front. If I were in the market for a smartphone, I wouldn't even begin to consider either of these devices. They have too many shortcomings and would be extremely poor smartphones. But; for their intended use as streaming audio devices, they work quite well.

Since these are lower end devices, the hardware suffers. Additionally, they run older versions of Android with no hope for an upgrade (unless jailbroken).

The devices are a Samsung Galaxy Ring (released Jun 13) I paid $50 for and a Kyocera Hydro (released Aug 12) I paid $20 for. Though fairly new, these devices use older technology. They both run single-core Snapdragon S2 CPUs. The Ring clocks in at 1.4GHz with 1GB RAM and the Hydro at 1.0GHz with 512MB RAM. External storage is very good for the Ring (64GB) and good for the Hydro (32GB). Displays are mediocre, but quite adequate for use as an audio device. The Ring has a 4.0" display at 233 PPI and the Hydro has a 3.5" display at 165 PPI.

But the biggest drawback to both devices is the onboard storage. The Ring has 4GB (1.9GB available) and the Hydro has 2GB (1.0GB available). That means I can't load very many apps, since most of them can't be transferred to an SD card. The Ring runs Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and won't allow app 2 SD. The Hydro runs Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 and does allow some app 2 SD.

For the Ring, I've loaded all of my must have audio apps and some extras (games, video). I still have 0.7GB left, so I'm doing good. Since I just received the Hydro yesterday, I still haven't finished loading my must have apps. I'm currently down to 0.5GB left, so not doing nearly as well as the Ring. Even though ICS allows app 2 SD, most won't transfer due to permissions. I can't mirror what I did with the Ring, since I used 1.2GB for it and the Hydro only has 1.0GB to begin with. So the Hydro will be a challenge. Still, for $20 it'll make a good streaming audio device.

Anyway; for those interested in a streaming MP3 player, consider getting a no-contract smartphone if the price is right. The Galaxy Ring is the clear winner here. Plenty of room for audio apps; and lots of room for music and audiobooks with an added 64GB mSD card.

Keep in mind that Android does NOT support OverDrive WMA audiobooks, so these devices are just as handicapped as high-end Android devices.

Bottom line -

for the Galaxy Ring and

for the Hydro.

tubemonkey · 12-25-2013, 02:34 PM

Another interactive kids book is available for free - today only - from the Amazon Appstore

FREE - Another Monster at the End of This Book - exp 25 Dec

For Kindle Fires Only

Quote:

** 2012 Parents' Choice Gold Award! **
** Winner of 2012 Appy Award: Best Book App! **

A CLASSIC STORY: There’s something waiting at the end of this book. Could it be…a monster?!? Loveable, furry old Grover is about to find out—and he’s bringing his equally loveable and furry friend Elmo with him!

READ & PLAY: In this interactive version of the best-selling picturebook classic, Grover invents giggle-getting ways to prevent readers from getting closer to a monster hiding at the end of the story. But an ever-curious Elmo asks for your help to tap, swipe and puzzle your way past Grover every time.

LIFE LESSONS: Young readers will delight in the very funny push-and-pull dynamic of a story that subtly tackles the common childhood fear of monsters – as well as helps develop useful social skills.

SAFE AND SECURE: For our privacy policy, please visit: www.sesamestreet.org/privacypolicy. Plus, Sesame Street’s trusted early childhood experts provide helpful parenting tips right in the app.

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Barbara1955 · 12-25-2013, 09:34 PM

Dang I Goofed! I tried transferring Audible books into my Sansa Clip But I used the Wrong Format 4..... They are there but Cant hear them! OK So Which Format Should I have used??

KentE · 12-25-2013, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katie1

Dang I Goofed! I tried transferring Audible books into my Sansa Clip But I used the Wrong Format 4..... They are there but Cant hear them! OK So Which Format Should I have used??

I'm not a Clip expert, but.... just doing the same thing today for my sister-in-law, and Format 4 is the one Audible specifies for the Clip, and all of the recent Sansa players.
KentE

Barbara1955 · 12-25-2013, 10:07 PM

Thanks KentE 4 not working on mine its kinda old LOL So likely a different format I used before but cant remember.

KentE · 12-26-2013, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katie1

Thanks KentE 4 not working on mine its kinda old LOL So likely a different format I used before but cant remember.

Are you transferring to your Clip via Audible Manager? I think that's a necessity-- if you're dragging-and-dropping into the Sansa (like you can with a non-DRM standard MP3 audiobook), Audible files won't work.

KentE

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12-23-2013, 09:45 PM	#1607
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Well that turned into a big mess! Went to redeem the Coupon for the 3 months Audible for .95 That part went thru & I received my cr. Went to use the Cr it messed up! Took the cr & then also tried to Bill my sons cr card for the book! Went into the chat the person couldn't figure it out so she cancelled my membership ..ugh told me to try again No Didn't work! said Coupon was used! Then she offered me a membership for $7.95 a month..not sure how long but I could not except even if I wanted to didn't have that much in my sons account.. Told her that. She came back with another offer 2 Free crs & a $10 cr on my account. I took it rather than getting nothing. Went back re-ordered the book its downloading to my computer now. Just a heads up folks in case yours messes up! Maybe since I not a member I try the free month after New Years so I can get the 3rd book I wanted LOL

12-24-2013, 12:54 AM	#1609
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	I need to But will wait til tomarow I get my son to check his account balance at the bank. They gave me a 30 day gold membership ugh! Which IF I read it correctly I be paying $14.95!! Not what I wanted! $10 messes me up cause nothing I want in that price range. I already had the 3 crs planned ugh

12-24-2013, 10:31 PM	#1610
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Not sure if this is a one day deal or not. I didn't get an email about it and it isn't referenced by a banner at the top of the site like most Audible sales are. Anyway Audible is doing a 2 books for one credit deal for members (200+ books, likely won't show if you don't have credits)... http://www.audible.com/sp/2for1

12-24-2013, 10:49 PM	#1611
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	This offer is available only to AudibleListener® members with 1 or more credits. Guess my $10 don't count!

12-25-2013, 07:56 AM	#1612
Marrella Cambrian crab Posts: 2,916 Karma: 3229927 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Device: Kindle, Pocket Book, Kobo, Sony	Downpour has a Christmas sale going on (the aftermath of the 12 days of Christmas, I guess), which includes (among others) the Hunger Games trilogy for 5.99$ each.

12-25-2013, 08:34 AM	#1613
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,763 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Merry Christmas y'all

12-25-2013, 10:41 AM	#1615
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,763 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	No-Contract Smartphones for use as Streaming Audio Players I now have two no-contract smartphones I'm using as streaming audio players (think Galaxy Player at a much cheaper price). They do have limitations at this price point; but for their use as dedicated audio devices, those limitations are negligible. I picked up both devices during the recent holiday sales. Let me say this up front. If I were in the market for a smartphone, I wouldn't even begin to consider either of these devices. They have too many shortcomings and would be extremely poor smartphones. But; for their intended use as streaming audio devices, they work quite well. Since these are lower end devices, the hardware suffers. Additionally, they run older versions of Android with no hope for an upgrade (unless jailbroken). The devices are a Samsung Galaxy Ring (released Jun 13) I paid $50 for and a Kyocera Hydro (released Aug 12) I paid $20 for. Though fairly new, these devices use older technology. They both run single-core Snapdragon S2 CPUs. The Ring clocks in at 1.4GHz with 1GB RAM and the Hydro at 1.0GHz with 512MB RAM. External storage is very good for the Ring (64GB) and good for the Hydro (32GB). Displays are mediocre, but quite adequate for use as an audio device. The Ring has a 4.0" display at 233 PPI and the Hydro has a 3.5" display at 165 PPI. But the biggest drawback to both devices is the onboard storage. The Ring has 4GB (1.9GB available) and the Hydro has 2GB (1.0GB available). That means I can't load very many apps, since most of them can't be transferred to an SD card. The Ring runs Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and won't allow app 2 SD. The Hydro runs Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 and does allow some app 2 SD. For the Ring, I've loaded all of my must have audio apps and some extras (games, video). I still have 0.7GB left, so I'm doing good. Since I just received the Hydro yesterday, I still haven't finished loading my must have apps. I'm currently down to 0.5GB left, so not doing nearly as well as the Ring. Even though ICS allows app 2 SD, most won't transfer due to permissions. I can't mirror what I did with the Ring, since I used 1.2GB for it and the Hydro only has 1.0GB to begin with. So the Hydro will be a challenge. Still, for $20 it'll make a good streaming audio device. Anyway; for those interested in a streaming MP3 player, consider getting a no-contract smartphone if the price is right. The Galaxy Ring is the clear winner here. Plenty of room for audio apps; and lots of room for music and audiobooks with an added 64GB mSD card. Keep in mind that Android does NOT support OverDrive WMA audiobooks, so these devices are just as handicapped as high-end Android devices. Bottom line - for the Galaxy Ring and for the Hydro.

12-25-2013, 09:34 PM	#1617
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Dang I Goofed! I tried transferring Audible books into my Sansa Clip But I used the Wrong Format 4..... They are there but Cant hear them! OK So Which Format Should I have used??

12-25-2013, 10:07 PM	#1619
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Thanks KentE 4 not working on mine its kinda old LOL So likely a different format I used before but cant remember.

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