03-12-2018, 09:06 PM | #226 |
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I listen to my audiobooks using Plex Media Server. Sometimes my wife and I listen to audiobooks on the TV with the Plex app on our Roku, but mostly I listen to books with Plex for Android on my phone.
I'm really picky about the way my audiobooks look and feel. The primary problems I have with listening to audiobooks on Audible (et al.) are that the cover art often is ugly; the book titles don't sort by series name/order; and books are often not chapterized properly. (also it does not display chapter numbers/names). |
03-14-2018, 10:25 AM | #227 |
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These days I'm listening to my audiobooks on my phone, my Echo, my Tap, my Prius, and my hearing aids (the latter two items via Bluetooth from my phone).
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03-14-2018, 10:45 AM | #228 | |
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The biggest concern I see is that introductions are generally counted as chapter one, so all the following chapters will be off by one when compared to the DOC. Not a major problem, though. |
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03-17-2018, 07:51 AM | #229 | |
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Apart from that niggle, the Audible app on a no contract Android phone is as close to perfect as I've found. Last edited by Alohamora; 03-17-2018 at 08:21 AM. |
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03-30-2018, 11:09 AM | #230 | |
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Left is Audible, right is Plex. Proper chapter markers and names: And making sure books sort by author's lastname -> series order: Last edited by chyron8472; 03-30-2018 at 11:31 AM. |
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03-30-2018, 08:07 PM | #231 |
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Primarily my android phone using Mortplayer for AudioBooks. Its simple design makes it easy to use.
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06-12-2018, 12:01 PM | #232 |
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Delphin Underwater Android Device
Listening to books on my new, waterproof, Delphin while swimming in my Endless Pool.
This is a solid 4 3/4 out of 5 for waterproof audio players. I'm still testing out its various features. Here's the details, good and bad. First, the bad:
Now, for the good stuff:
ETA: I've had this for a month now, and swum with it at least every other day. It's still absolutely the best waterproof music/audiobook device I've ever used, full stop. And it's now available for purchase. (I got mine via Kickstarter.) Last edited by CRussel; 07-14-2018 at 01:13 AM. Reason: Update review |
09-08-2018, 11:59 PM | #233 |
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I'm not sure if I should listen to The New Art of Negotiating on my old school laptop (Asus U47A), my Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets (I have a few--which one?) or my Kindle Touch... Decisions, decisions.
I guess I have to negotiate with myself--which one to choose? |
09-09-2018, 07:08 AM | #234 | |
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I personally listen on a couple of different devices. I have on device that I use in the car, then I have my phone which has a selection on it and finally a tablet that has a much bigger selection. At work, I normally listen on the phone, but if it's especially noisy (i.e. certain loud mouthed people are there), then I listen on my tablet because it's a lot easier to connect my good noise canceling ear phones to my tablet. |
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09-09-2018, 10:05 PM | #235 |
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09-15-2018, 12:39 AM | #236 | |
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https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A.../outeraudio-20 Large picture here (you can see what I mean about the buttons being non-distinct): https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....L._SL1500_.jpg Another one I considered buying based on research is the JBL Charge 3. It costs three times as much as the Sharkk above though. And if you look at pictures of the JBL, it's buttons seem even more non-distinct. But it gets good ratings. I would probably go with one of the smaller ones for shower use - like something from the JBL Clip series. Unless you live in a mansion, there just isn't much space in a shower for you to need gigantic sound. The Charge 3 might be overkill. The Sharkk model above sounds great, and since it's not expensive, would be a fine choice for a shower IMHO. |
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02-20-2019, 04:02 PM | #237 |
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Usually my android phone: Audible, Smart Audio Player or Overdrive app.
I have started listening on my Sansa Clip again recently, especially for books where I do not want cover art displayed. Last edited by SeaBookGuy; 02-21-2019 at 11:50 AM. |
02-21-2019, 10:19 AM | #238 |
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Currently, Ipod Itouch, Nano, Echo, Fire HDX, Nook HD+. I've been trying to figure out audiobooks on Plex. The current Fires have terrible speakers, so I don't bother with them at least until the HDX gives out. I need the text-to-speech, but I think I can plug these into a small speaker.
My Mom's CD player failed and I gave her mine. I'm trying to decide if I should try and replace it. I have about 40 audiobooks on CD. Not sure all of them are rippable. I rip all my music since I lost hearing. Can't really tell the difference with the compressed format. Last edited by Tarana; 02-21-2019 at 11:53 AM. |
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02-22-2019, 09:31 AM | #240 |
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I have 2 audiobooks that would not rip but they were keepers. The others are still in shrink wrap waiting to be listened. It's probably just psychological. End of an era, you know?
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