Hello David,
You are definitely not alone. I'm truly dismayed at the new audible site.
In fact, they shall be a receiving a detailed e-mail messsage to that effect
quite soon.
If you'd like to follow suit, their e-mail address is
audiblebeta@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Lynnette
This seems to be quite true. The new Audible Manager is--well, different, to say the least.
And here I'd like to bring up a disturbing point. As one who does all my holiday shopping online, I've noticed that the majority of web sites are becoming every bit as confusing as Audible's new one. I fear that future screen reader upgrades have a tough challenge ahead of them, and this may well be our only real hope. Even if Audible does something retro and helps us out, so many, many other sites are quickly becoming all but inaccessible again. JAWS 7.0 has done a great job in many respects, especially in their use of MSAA, but it seems we're heading quickly into uncharted territory with regard to the Internet. My skills at surfing are pretty good in that I eventually get the job done almost all the time, but I'm being challenged of late to exert myself to a distressing degree in order to merely keep up. I'd be quite interested to know if the rest of you are feeling the pinch as well. Feel free to let me know, perhaps privately. As the saying goes, "misery loves company," and I'd like to know that I'm not the only one who's really struggling these days.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Myrna Votta" <mvotta1@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 5:13 PM
Subject: [bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
Not did they change their site, but, apparently their new version of audible Manager is non to speech user friendly, as well. I have heard that a couple of people have been in contact with them about making it more accessible. Like Marlaina and others, I think that we all should use their "contact us" link and let them know that their site has taken a backwards step, rather than a forward one.
Myrna
----- Original Message ----- From: <bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 12:31 PM
Subject: [bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
I have objected to Audible already about the new layout. It really isn't great. I urge all Audible users to make their feelings known to Audible as the company is the only source for changing the site. I know they have heard from many blind users. I hope they listen.
-----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Richard Ring Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 9:28 AM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
I guess you don't like it much! (smile)
-----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Debbie Crafts Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 8:38 PM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
You actually "like" the new layout? You've got the patience of a saint! I'm fit to be tied and I've been steaming since I discovered the "upgrade" on Saturday. It's a messssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IMHO, this is not a good time to start a new membership. I find the 10-items per page totally unworkable! I want to spend my time browsing, not navigating from one page to another. They actually put ratings in the library, which makes no sense (since obviously you can't rate what you're about to download to listen to and it uses up space better spent on allowing a reasonable number of entries per page). I've got several hundred titles in my library from almost six years of membership, and I can't navigate to a title in the middle of the list without massive mashing on the "next" link, which I'm not ;prepared to do. They've made the "new releases" page which was my mainstay just about unusable, and every time I see that dumb " "I want to" combo box, I can never find the option I want--"Kill or inflict massive damage on whoever designed this insane web page". ... But you really don't want to get me started.
Debbie Crafts Framingham, MA debbiecrafts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Skype: DCrafts
-----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of David Bennett Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 11:55 AM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
I'll reply to this as a general post, since others may wonder about it also. With Audible.com's new format, your library will appear on pages containing something like ten entries each. Each downloadable file is equipped with a check box in case you wish to download multiple files simultaneously, and a single Download Now button appears at the bottom of the page. By default, the largest filesize is pre-selected for download, and that means Format Four in most cases. If you have trouble downloading multiple files, make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off. You'll find that option on your web browser's tools menu. Also, for those of you who enjoy podcasts, some of your Audible purchases are now available as podcasts.
The new layout will look complicated initially, but it's actually quite simple. The format choices for each file are selectable in combo boxes, but again, if you're choosing Format Four and you know your title is available in that format, it's the default selection. All in all, you need only check the boxes for the files you wish to download and press Enter on the Download button. For those of us who have become accustomed to seeing a Download button for each entry, a little adjustment in modality will be required, but the new layout is actually quite streamlined. Personally, I'd like to have more entries per page, but that wouldn't be feasible since only so many files can be cued for download. It took me three or four days to really begin to like the new system, but it works very well. Screen readers are somewhat cryptic about describing the table elements, but once you find the few crucial ones the layout won't be bothersome.
----- Original Message ----- From: "aquarius" <doryfish@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 8:40 AM Subject: [bookport] trouble with new audible.com layout
ifCould someone write to me off-line if they are successfully indicating format 4 and downloading books under the new layout at audible? Also,you know of an audible list, could someone send that to me, thank you.
Dory doryfish@xxxxxxxxxxx
