2010 Library News
Carter Memorial Libary WRITES NEW CHAPTER IN CONVENIENCE, OFFERS PRE-LOADED PLAYAWAY® DIGITAL AUDIO BOOKS TO PATRONS
Each Palm-Sized Unit is Permanently Loaded with an Audio Book to Make Listening as Simple as Pressing Play; Bestselling Titles Available
Carter Memorial Library has made a commitment to own a collection of Playaways- the first self-playing digital audio book, adding the innovative digital format to their existing audio book collection. We will continue to carry the rotating collection of Playaways, but have added to that collection for our library users.
Half the size of a deck of cards, Playaway is the simplest way to listen to a book on the go and – with no tapes or CDs - can hold up to eighty hours of content on each unit. Using clearly marked buttons, Playaway gives listeners the ability to move back and forth within or between chapters and alter the speed of a narrator’s voice. It even has an automatic bookmark feature that remembers where you left off. Additionally, Playaway has a universal headphone jack that works with almost any type of headphone or mobility accessory.
“Playaway’s simple functionality and immediate usability separate it from other audio book formats,” said Theo Knigge, library director. “With Playaway, our patrons can enjoy best-selling content with first-rate digital audio.”
There are over 4,000 titles on Playaway, including many selections for children, language learning programs, bestselling adult fiction, and classics. And because Playaway’s format is friendly for listeners of all ages, every patron can enjoy the new format. The collection titles we currently purchased will be located on the WHAT’S NEW part of our web site.
About the Playaway Format
Playaway is the simplest way to listen to digital content on the go. It comes with the audio content already pre-loaded on it. You will need a triple A battery and your own earbuds (which we have available at $1 each) to enjoy this new format. Each Playaway weighs only two ounces and has a universal jack.
Playaway is Made Possible by Findaway World
Findaway World, a privately held company based in Cleveland, Ohio, is dedicated to delivering simple and immediate access to content consumers want or need. Their latest product, Playaway, is the first digital audio player of its kind, coming pre-loaded with premier content from leading publishers, authors, record labels, and artists. Learn more about the company and the product at www.playaway.com.
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