01-25-2018, 05:50 AM | #16 |
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If your tablet was Android or IOS and you installed the app you would need the Internet only to download the file. Once downloaded you could listen offline. However, as your tablet is Windows 10 it seems the only option offered is streaming in a web browser, which of course does require an internet connection whilst listening.
Unless there are workarounds the service is far too locked down for me to want to use, and is effectively useless for people in your position. |
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02-01-2018, 06:07 PM | #18 |
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02-02-2018, 11:35 AM | #19 |
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I've said enough to the need for a gazillion apps to listen to audiobooks from various purveyors. Audible is necessary, as is OverDrive, and the Downpour app is fine and I like Downpour for its DRM-free content and its sales. I don't like the Hoopla app, but the content is free. That's where I draw the line. I have a Tantor library but the Tantor app is awful and since the audiobooks are DRM-free, it's not a problem. I did buy a Nook audiobook at one point and have yet to listen to it; once I'm done I'll never revisit the app. Kobo and Google are apps too far. I don't care how good the apps are nor how appealing the come-on; I just can't be bothered any more.
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02-02-2018, 06:44 PM | #20 | |
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I suppose that since Google Books is already on my device I may use it if I see a freebie I like, but as for purchasing? No thank you. Last edited by skinmaan; 02-02-2018 at 06:49 PM. |
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