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Google audiobooks DRM-free?
I never realized this! It's possible that it's a recent addition or I just never knew. The Digital Reader educated me, based on a post from Cory Doctorow's Boing Boing.
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I tested it out, and for at least the one I tested I got a 64 bps m4a file. This is good news to me, though not a perfect option. I might actually have to start checking out Google's sales in the future. Enjoy! skinmaan Your audiobook bloodhound |
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07-24-2018, 05:59 AM | #2 |
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I wonder if that's a loophole that will be soon closed up? I can't imagine publishers to be happy that there's not DRM on audiobooks that have DRM at other sites (Audible).
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07-24-2018, 09:13 AM | #3 |
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Generally the trend has moved towards DRM-free options. The only places that still use DRM are Audible (and Apple, as they get their content from Audible), B&N, and Kobo. Downpour, eStories, Libro.fm, Audiobooks.com, and all of the publisher sites (Tantor, Harlequin, Books in Motion, etc.) are all DRM-free.
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Well, as annoying as Audible's DRM is, it's really just an annoyance. I routinely pull down a copy of every book I buy from them and convert to m4b for archival and backup purposes.
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07-24-2018, 09:54 AM | #5 |
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True, but if I can choose who I give my money to, I'll choose the ones who respect me as a customer and don't inconvenience me. I buy the occasional Audible exclusive or Whispersync offer if the price is right, but that's about it. I didn't even take advantage of the $4.95 Prime special.
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It does make me think of a question, though. I wonder which publishers insist on DRM? Are those same publishers available from any of the DRM-free options? If so, what's the point? |
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I'm not too happy with trying to navigate the site--is there a way to browse by price, other than the "under $10" section? |
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