Audio
Books for Ipods: Pros and
Cons
By: Bob Pardue
Audio
Books for Ipods
When most
people think of iPods and audio
books, what comes to mind is
usually basic information that's
not particularly interesting or
beneficial. But there's a lot
more to iPods than just the
basics.
I trust
that what you've read so far has
been informative. The following
section should go a long way
toward clearing up any
uncertainty that may remain.
The audio
books market has taken a turn
recently toward audio books for
iPods. With iPod products
becoming so popular, many audio
book companies are realizing the
tremendous opportunity of using
iPods to store and distribute
audio books.
Let's take
a look at how this works along
with some pros and cons of
developing audio books for
iPods.
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How
do iPods Work for Audio
Books?
Audio
books are simply books
that are spoken and then
stored on an audio
cassette tape or compact
disk (CD).
Those
who lack the time or
ability to read books
often find audio books
to be very enjoyable.
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Children
enjoy listening to their stories
read aloud by audio book. They
make great baby-sitters in the
car while taking long family
trips. Also, those traveling
alone can enjoy a good book while
driving. It's a great way to read
without actually
"reading!"
The iPod
Stampede
Electronics
consumers have been rushing out
to get the latest technology
called "iPods." Why? Because
iPods have revolutionized the way
audio is stored. Ipods are
smaller than CD players, but can
hold far more audio data.
Consumers
can store their favorite music
from many CDs onto one iPod unit.
This saves time and storage
space!
iPod owners
can take their music or book on
iPod with them wherever they go.
Whether it's in the car, while
taking a walk or bike ride,
hiking, boating, etc. The
possibilities are
endless.
Pros of
Creating Audio Books for
iPods
There are
many pros of creating audio books
for iPods such as making more
than one book available on one
iPod player, providing an easy
way to read books for those with
a busy time schedule, and
allowing children to listen to
their favorite
stories.
Many
libraries are now offering iPod
audio books on rental as they
become more popular. This will
save space and reduce maintenance
costs. Books on tape usually
require many tapes for one book.
Books on CD reduced this to
several CDs. With iPods, and
entire book can fit into one
file.
Another
advantage is audio book files can
be downloaded online from any
computer. Public domain books are
usually available at no
charge.
Cons of
Creating Audio Books for
iPods
Though
iPods can certainly make life
easier for bookworms and music
lovers there are a few
disadvantages to creating audio
books for iPods. iPods are still
fairly new.
With any
new technology, there will be
many changes and "improvements"
over the years to help quality,
add features, increase memory,
etc. iPods are still fairly
expensive. Each year will offer
new iPod technology that's better
than the year before. So,
consumers should be prepared to
spend more dollars on new
improved iPods to stay
ahead.
Another
disadvantage is that not all
books are available for iPod just
yet. So, it might be difficult to
find some audio books.
To sum it
up, audio books for iPods can
provide great entertainment for
those who love to read. And, as
they become more popular, iPods
will likely become more
affordable for everyone.
When word
gets around about your command of
iPods and audio books facts,
others who need to know about
iPods and audio books will start
to actively seek you out.
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About the
Author
Bob Pardue
is the owner of Music
Playground.
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Disclaimer: Although we
have made every effort to provide
solid and accurate information
about the pros and cons of using
iPods for audio books and music
on these pages, Bob Pardue or
Music Playground accepts no
responsibility or does the site
insure or imply any degree of
expertise in recorded books.
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iPod tips varies greatly
dependent upon the talent,
attitudes, attributes and
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