mandersonle

I have downloaded some electronic books from my library and have used Media Player to transfer them to my X51v. I listened to the first book using Media Player on the Axim. It was a frustrating experience because every time I closed Media Player it would loose my place in the book. I started writing down the time marker where I stopped listening but when I relaunched Media Player and tried to advance to the same place in the book Media Player wouldn't always let me do that. Also it wasn't easy to back up a minute or two in the book to replay something I missed. Is there a good player for listening to electronic books that works better than Media Player? For now I am planning on using the library rather than joining Audible or some other online pay for ebook site.

From the library I download Windows Media Audio Files. I then have to open them using Media Player installed on a laptop or desktop. Once that version of Media Player downloads a license I can transfer the file to my Axim. The files I am playing are secure or protected wma files.

Thunder_Bolt

I use my Axim primarily for talking books. I prefer TCPMP for playback. I use the notes facility built into the factory software to mark where I finished off. It's not as good as book marking, but not a bad alternative.

mandersonle

I already have TCPMP installed for watching movies. I didn't even think to give it a shot. When I try to play the same book as I just listened to using Media Player all I get is a bunch of noises, nothing like words. It seems to be playing too fast. I tried changing the Speed in the Options - Speed menue but that didn't help

mandersonle

Any suggestions as to what needs to be changed in TCPMP to make it play the eAudiobook? Anyone have any other suggestions as to a good player to use?
Thanks, Mike

Mokubai

I doubt TCPMP can play copy protected wma files, which is why it sounds like garbage. You need to convert the files to non-protected files (which is a bit illegal) or find a player which supports protected wma.


Just found this one: Pocket Player and though it does cost a bit it looks like it will play protected wma files.

EDIT

Bit cheaper (by $5) on Pocketgear

Going by what is said about Pocket Player they licence the protected WMA playing abilities from Microsoft which would be why TCPMP doesn't play them, costs too much for a free application... But they also mention that for files under 32MB bookmarking a wmp audio file should work, above that there is a bug in Microsofts software which prevents it working properly.