This past Friday, I suggested that Microsoft had “missed the boat” because it was planning to sell paperless books through its Microsoft Reader, rather than downloadable audio books like those being touted by Wayne, New Jersey-based Audible.
Eventually, what will happen is the same thing that is happening to small electronic devices -- they are becoming all-in-one devices. Audible books will become "enhanced audio" books, which means that you can listen to them, or if you have an appropriate pda or computer, you will be able to read the text or read the text as it scrolls along with the audio reading, or view illustrations or video that is designed to go with the text.
I'm looking for Audio books online for purchase/free to introduce to my department at my school. These would be initially for staff, then for students. Any suggestions? Thanks. FW
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Listen Closely: Audio Books Will Beat eBooks
Posted by: Chet Dembeck January 10, 2000 12:00 AMThis past Friday, I suggested that Microsoft had “missed the boat” because it was planning to sell paperless books through its Microsoft Reader, rather than downloadable audio books like those being touted by Wayne, New Jersey-based Audible.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
FW