Audio Book Lovers – Ipod Users
For those of you (like me) that enjoy listening to audio books on your Ipod. I came across this link today that may be helpful.
“MP3 to iPod Audio Book Converter enables you to combine and convert a series of MP3 files into a single iPod audio book file (.m4b). Unlike audio books in .MP3 format, the resulting .m4b file supports iPods audio book features, remembers the last listening position and allows you to adjust the reading speed. A simple but very useful tool for those who rip audio books from CDs, or purchase them in mp3 format.”
Importing Audio Book CD’s into itunes is sometimes a pain. Not the actual importing…but how the files are named/labeled or not named/labeled (WHICH DRIVES ME NUTS), the fact that there are so many different discs. Not to mention the problems you have listening to them. Like losing your place. I sometimes forget to take my Ipod off shuffle when listening to an Audio book and I skip entire chapters. This tool seems like it would make it easier. I’ll have to give it a try with my next book. If you’ve tried it out or try it out before me let me know what you think.
Rich
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Thanks for this link! Our library offers a free downloadable book service. But the books could not be played on iPods. This will also convert the protected WMA files from the free downloads into protected MP4 files. Works great!
Good to know, my library offers a similar service. I have used the software with CD’s and it works great. It does bog down your computer though. So if you’re going to use it I recommend doing it when you can take a break.
Well, it worked fine on Friday. Today a java error. A friend also reported the java error. (This was while converting the protected WMA files.) Very strange though. Not sure why it worked on Friday.