[bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
- From: "Debbie Crafts" <debbiecrafts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:17:21 -0500
David,
I'm right with you in the same boat on this one. Also wish they didn't keep
pulling titles from the store. Have recommended books to people only to
find out that Audible no longer has them. As you point out, I still have
access (not necessarily in the format I need) but people I recommend 'em to
can't buy 'em, and then boy do I have egg on my face!
Debbie Crafts
Framingham, MA
debbiecrafts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Skype: DCrafts
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of David Bennett
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 1:01 AM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
Don't you wish they'd put some of the older books we've purchased into
Format Four? I have a dozen or so titles from years back which are only
available in Formats One and Two. I've repurchased new releases of a few
such books because they're essential to my collection, but talk about a
pain! Now, there's one for you! I've noticed, also, that some of those
older titles are no longer available for purchase. Maybe they're being
resubmitted. Even titles which have been pulled from circulation are still
available to us if we've purchased them, but oh! how nice it would be to
have all formats available for them!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Debbie Crafts" <debbiecrafts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:57 PM
Subject: [bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
> Well, now that they've fixed the library and actually made it useable
> again,
> I may come around. With selectable list sizes and alphabetical jumps, I
> have to admit I actually prefer the new, fixed library to the old
> faithful.
> ... Now if they could just fix "new releases"?! "Please?" I might
> actually start enjoying my visits there again.
>
> Debbie Crafts
> Framingham, MA
> debbiecrafts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Skype: DCrafts
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Sandy Licht
> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 11:39 AM
> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
>
>
> I have to agree.
>
> At 08:07 AM 12/21/2005, you wrote:
>>Once you get used to it, the new layout of the Audible site is infinitely
>>better than the old one.
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Debbie Crafts" <debbiecrafts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 9:38 PM
>>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
>>
>>
>> > Could someone write to me off-line if they are successfully indicating
>> > format 4 and downloading books under the new layout at audible? Also,
>> > if
>> > you know of an audible list, could someone send that to me, thank you.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Dory
>> > doryfish@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
> Sandy Licht
> Phone: 409-898-8218
> Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A
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> are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
> 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in
> earnest,
> you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the
> LORD...
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