Recommended Players

DRM compatible Bookmarking Off/On feature* Full Time Display Rechargable Battery Flash Memory Hard Drive Forward and Reverse Custom Software** Lock Option 256MB 512MB 1G 1.5G 2G and up <$100 $100 < $150 >$150 Notes
Rio Nitrus







Rio Carbon 6






Firmware Upgrade Required
Rio ce2100






Firmware Upgrade Required
Rio Forge Sport







Rio Karma







Creative Zen Nano Plus







Creative MuVo Slim








Creative Zen Micro






Custom software has some difficulty transfering license
Archos Gmini XS100






SanDisc 256








Dell Pocket DJ





Firmware Upgrade Required








































Many players on the market are designed primarily for use with music. Functions important for eaudiobooks include:




















1) Support of WMP/DRM encrypted files - all recommended players meet this criterion
2) Adequate memory - 256MB will hold one eight-hour book, 512MB will hold two books, 1G will hold four books, etc.
3) Bookmarking or "Off/On" - "Off/On" defined as shutting player off without stopping/pausing, then restarting player to return to same place in file
4) Full time display/Forward and Reverse - other aids to navigability




















The following players have been tested and are not recommended for eaudiobooks:
Sony Walkman, Philips Jukebox, RCA Lyra, Lexar LDP, MPIO, Gateway Jukebox