[bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
- From: "Marlaina Lieberg" <marlaina@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:39:52 -0800
Hi Sandy. Yes itis manageable, it's just harder. I think for some users,
that raise in level of ease may cause them to stop using it. I have heard
also, though I haven't seen it for myself, that the new version of audible
manager is very very hard to use. I just think audible needs to be aware of
the impact of its changes on many of its users. But you're right, it's not
a pressing major issue of my life either.
Marlaina
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 10:07 AM
Subject: [bookport] Re: trouble with new audible.com layout
> The site is at least manageable. I would like it changed, too, but this
is
> not one of my life's priorities right now.
>
> At 11:31 AM 12/20/2005, you wrote:
> >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
> >
> >
> > > 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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