OK, so this week, I'm working with the Overdrive audio download service. First of all, this is a very convenient service, provided they have the content you're seeking. I do find myself wishing that the book titles were as current as the printed (and CD versions), but it's still pretty good. A downside though the compression rate, which requires that you lose a lot of of the dynamic audio range, and also it is limited as to the platforms it will play on (iPod, anyone?). Licensing is going to be tricky for awhile, though it has gotten somewhat better in the last year or so. But if you have the right player, and aren't looking for latest best seller, the convenience is really pretty good.
May 19, 2008 12:15 PM
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