Is this a good device for audio books? I really do not intend to use it for music.
1140311
If you get your audio files in one of the file types this can play, it will work great. If you need, you can always get a free converter and (once you've purchased your title) you can convert to a playable format and transfer it then. We use these in a reading station for 1st graders, but are playing the read-along recording in MP3.
1140312
I use mine almost only for audio books - love it! love it! I wear it while cleaning, driving (one ear only), relaxing, knitting, traveling, quilting, cooking.... you name it! I've listened to hundreds of books, I often get library books on CD, rip them and move them to the SanDisk player.
319036
It works great, but there's a huge learning curve. For one thing, the device wants to put the audiobook into the Music file, which will then play the chapters out of order. You will need to manually change that. Be sure to call Sansa Support for help. Once you get it all figured out, you will be very happy with it. I also bought a small speaker so I can take my books into the house with me and listen to them there as well as in the car.
181219
I've had mine for a couple weeks, listening primarily to Audible.com books. So far, it's been the best I've found (aside from an iPod) with resume (interestingly, if the sleep timer shuts off the system, when you turn it back on, you don't need to hit play: it just starts playing where it left off). I haven't tried with any books using a DRM system yet, though.
29729
I'm very new to these devices, but I sure like the price for this one. Here's my problem: I'm disabled and the click buttons would be a huge problem for me if they are too stiff and hard for me to click. Also wondering about using it for both music and audiobooks, sounds like audiobooks are problematic, and expensive earbuds might be necessary. Help, anyone? Thanks.
193980
The player does work fairly well for audio books - when it works. This particular model has a long history of locking up and not being able to be fixed. Also, Sansa tech support is useless.
319039
This is perfect for audiobooks. Always get the largest GB you can afford or just buy the 4 GB and purchase up to a 32 GB micro SD memory card for it. You'll be amazed how many books you can store on it. I usually download mine from our local public library.
651853
I'm sorry I've not figured that out either. I bought it for my Mother to listen to audio books but it just didn't work fot that purpose. Was very disappointed.
1326044
I took a quick look at the Audible site. I could be wrong because I don't know much about Audible, but it looks like you need an app to play the Audible books. So, I would agree that the answer is probably "no." This device plays mp3s and WAV files, and I think a few other formats.
1968050
Sorry...I can't help you there..only use it with my Ipod Touch skiing. I'm sure it would work great with Audiobooks...great sound quality, and only $25!, I've tried other speakers (Sony, JVC, ), Altec Lansing is the "most bang for the buck"...I would recommend it all day long
151722
Hi, I used it with audio books. It didn't increase the volume dramatically. But you can locate it closer to your ear which helps.
1001531
That's why I bought it, for old talking books like stuff. It did load them to audacity on my computer. We will see if some one will help me get them out!!!
969835
I don't use audiobooks- try asking here, in the appropriate section(s): http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/
824426
Yes it will play mp3 audio books.The only thing it won't do is save your place in the middle of a chapter, so you will have to skip to the beginning of the last chapter you left off at. Otherwise, as long as what you are listening to is mp3 format, you can listen to just about anything. the player also plays regular cds:) Enjoy!
1465230
I use my mp3 for audio books . I have yet to fill it up. I have put 5 or 6 books on it. Each of the books average 8 to 14 hours. Good Luck. Sue
390037
I haven't tried recording music, so I don't know. May try later, when it's not late. I only got it to create audio books of rare books and periodicals I have access to at a college library.FOLLOW UP: I put the unit up to my home stereo speakers. They were not at a deafening volume, but loud enough you wouldn't want to be sleeping in a room nearby. No distortions. I held the recorder right up against the speakers. It captured pretty good tone differences too, depending on which tweeters/cones I held it to.
1885062
I haven't tried audio books on it, just music but audio books are trickier. They have to be in a compatible format and there is more than one. Sometimes I can't use audio books from the public library because of the format. If you are trying to do Kindle, you may need to get an APP. I am surprised at the poor response from Audible. I have usually had good luck with them. Maybe the techs from Pyle can help you find out which audio book format you need to put them on the player or if it is possible at all. Good luck.
1426882
Yes, if it the app is installed on a Bluetooth-enabled device. However, it is not compatible with surround sound, so music generally does not sound very good. Its sound is fine for audiobooks but not music.