WHAT DOES MP3 MEAN?

MP3 is a format that compresses audio material very efficiently - making it more compact without affecting sound quality. So, whereas our audiobook Alice in Wonderland would need 3 ordinary CDs to provide three hours of listening, by using the MP3 format we are able to fit three and a half hours on just one CD.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AN MP3 CD?

  1. It saves storage space as one MP3 CD can contain a whole audiobook.
  2. It saves you money as production cost is reduced.
  3. Its compact nature makes MP3 CDs ideal for listening when travelling or on holiday.
  4. An MP3 audiobook gives continuous listening. No need to stop and change CDs.
  5. The MP3 CD can be played on most computers and copied on to iPods and other MP3 players in the usual way.

WHICH PRODUCTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO PLAY MP3 FILES?

MP3 CD Players for Audiobooks MP3 playback is fast becoming a standard feature in audio/music systems for the home and car as well as in portable players. These include:

WHERE CAN I GET AN AUDIO SYSTEM THAT PLAYS MP3 CDs?

Audio players/systems with MP3 playback are stocked by many high street retail outlets, e.g. Argos, Comet, Currys, John Lewis, Tesco and Debenhams. Prices start at under £15.

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