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
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Creative Zen Nano Plus •
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Creative MuVo Slim •
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Custom software has some difficulty transfering license
Archos Gmini XS100 •
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Dell Pocket DJ •
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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