[OPLINTECH] MP3 Players - Got Recommendations?

[Craig Heaton]

Some good general advice when shopping for MP3 players (particularly for library use) are to:
    Look for players that support DRM (digital rights management).  The easiest way to do this is look for players that sport Microsoft's "Plays for Sure" logo.  This logo asserts that the player will fully support Microsoft's secure WMA format...a popular format for audio books.  More info about this can be had by pointing your browser to: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/playsforsure/default.aspx

    Look for a player with plenty (ideally 1 GB or larger) of storage, or that uses a removable media (such as compact flash or mmc cards) and can use cards that are this large.

    Avoid the Apple line of players...they are the most popular ones out there and are fine technically, but unfortunately they do not support secure WMA.  Apple uses their own flavor of DRM that is not compatible with the Windows version.

    With these tips in mind, some reputable brands include Rio, Creative Labs, and IRiver.  

Craig Heaton, System Administrator, Clermont County Public LIbrary



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Hensel 
  To: OPLINTECH at EPICURUS. US 
  Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 3:58 PM
  Subject: [OPLINTECH] MP3 Players - Got Recommendations?


  OPLIN Tech:

   

  Greetings!  The London Public Library is looking at purchasing a MP3 player to begin the process of evaluating e-books in audio format.  I can check Consumer Reports and all that jazz, so what I'm looking for is your opinion on any products that you have come across (good/bad).   As always, your input is greatly appreciated and well utilized!

   

  Sincerely,

   

  Mike Hensel

  Communications and Marketing Manager

  London Public Library

  20 E. First Street

  London, OH  43140

  Voice: 740-852-9543

  Fax: 740-852-3691

  www.london.lib.oh.us

   

   
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