playaway audio books
Brent Finnegan -- March 30th, 2007
WSVA is reporting that the Massanutten Regional Library now has a few Playaway audio books. From a blurb in GUSH Magazine:
PlayAway Books are like little iPods that contain books [that] come with ear buds and a lanyard to wear around your neck so people can still see what you’re reading or in this case listening to. I’m still a fan of regular books, but these would be good for traveling.
There’s a product review on The Gadgeteer, with some comment discussion of the pros and cons. Apparently you can adjust voice speed and set up to 50 audio bookmarks.
Speaking of the MR Library, in case you missed it, one of the features on their new website is access to online articles you can’t access from a Google search, or need a subscription/password to read. Via services like Find It Virginia, you can log into the database using your library card number. In case you’re wondering, it even works if you have a late fine on your card. Trust me, I checked.
The thought of sharing earbuds with other library patrons gives me the creeps! but it looks like you can use your own set, too.
Looks interesting!
Thought of that. The library doesn’t provide the earbuds so they are not shared, so no eeeeuuuw factor. We sell them if borrowers don’t have a pair. Neat devices, we’ll see how long they survive. Phil
Saw this on WSVA’s site today:
woot. I definitely want to play with one before I would consider buying one.