According to OverDrive this is the first in a series of mobile apps for audiobooks that will give users the ability to download audiobooks over-the-air from booksellers and libraries
From the Announcement:
OverDrive is announcing the release of the first in a series of free digital book applications for mobile devices. OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile (it’s a free app) enables users with Windows Mobile phones to wirelessly download audiobooks, music, and video to their devices and play the titles with the same superior navigation features of OverDrive’s desktop software.
“OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile is the first in a series of free mobile applications. For library and retail partners, and sets the stage for future support on additional platforms including iPhone and BlackBerry.”
To view a list currently supported devices including Sprint Palm Treo, AT&T Samsung Jack, and Verizon HTC Touch Pro, visit this page.
With OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile, audiobook readers can now instantly download over the air from thousands of libraries and retailers in OverDrive’s global network. Customers purchasing digital audiobooks from Barnes & Noble, or Borders
Patrons can find libraries that offer digital audiobooks, music, and video for over-the-air downloading at http://search.overdrive.com.
The free OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile application provides the same audiobook listening experience as the desktop version of OverDrive Media Console, which boasts millions of PC and Mac users worldwide.
+ Users can navigate downloaded parts using MediaMarkers
+ Create bookmarks, and resume from the last point played
+ Audiobooks, music, and video downloaded from a public library automatically expire so there are no
late fees.
Source: OverDrive
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