Tuesday, August 19, 2008

4 Tips and Tricks When Downloading Zune Audio Book Downloads

By Davion W


Where can one get Zune audio book downloads? This is a good question which many Zune users are asking from the frequent searches for terms like "audio books for Zune". This form of media is still relatively new in fact but more are turning to it instead of reading the physical books. If you are on the bandwagon, then here are 4 tips and tricks that will help you with your audio book downloads for Zune.

When you are in the process of transferring your Zune audio book downloads from the website, make sure that there are no disruptions. You can be using the Zune Marketplace or another ebook download site but it doesn't matter. You still need to observe the download time and make sure that you avoid resource and bandwidth intensive activities. Avoid heavy surfing such as online video streaming etc when you are downloading.

The worst thing to happen is to suffer a break in the downloading sequence and lose a few chapters in the process. This can be a major disappointment. Try to let your Zune software run on its own without trying to do a few things simultaneously so that it can download the full content of the audio book you want.

Burn and rip iTunes audio books. iTunes also offers audio books. The catch here is that these are not Zune-friendly since they are DRM protected. To iTunes audio books on Zune players, all it takes is just a simple trick. Burn the iTunes audio book into a CD, and if possible, encode it using the WMA format. Then, rip the audio CD back to your computer and upload it directly to your Zune Software. Now, you are ready to plug in your Zune device and enjoy an audio book that you have just sourced from the iTunes store.

Please do not share the ripped audio books with anyone else. It is alright to convert iTunes audio books to Zune audio book downloads provided you use it personally. These are after all your books you bought but please do not circulate them to your friends.

Turn a public library material into an audio book. Can't find an interesting topic on the Internet? You can actually turn to public libraries. You can ask for copies of their books on CD, or better yet, purchase one. Then, once at home, rip off the content and save it into your Zune device.

Get audio books on eBay. If you find $40 a bit hefty for an audio book price, you can always go to eBay for affordable yet interesting topics for Zune audio book downloads at less than $10. From romance to historical, you will find the diversity of eBay audio books simply too hard to resist.

From the above methods, you will realize that you do not need to be rich in order to enjoy the audio books. All you need are these practical and useful tips and tricks to get your Zune audio book downloads.

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