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Using anEARforBOOKS.com is easy! Click to play the short video(s) that will answer your questions about accessing our audiobooks.
Frequently Asked Questions…and Answers
Got questions? We’ve provided answers to those most commonly posed. If you need answers to questions we haven’t included, please view the knowledgebase or submit a support ticket to the support center. We’ll do our best to provide your answers as quickly as we can.
Who are we?
Our goal at anEARforBOOKS.com is to promote downloadable audiobooks. This site isn’t tied to any particular publisher, so it’s completely independent and impartial as far as content, reviews and marketing are concerned. When creating the site, our intent was to provide an informative and user-friendly place for lovers of spoken word content. We hope we’ve fulfilled this mission, but if you have any suggestions on how we could improve, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
How are we different?
We don’t require you to purchase a membership or subscription to use our service. Instead, we operate on a pay-as-you-use system; your only cost is for the books you choose to download. This philosophy results in you reading when you want to…not because you feel obligated to make purchases.
What format do I receive the audio in?
We make use of two formats, MP3 and WMA, both of which will play on PCs, Macs and most portable players. The book publishers choose which format they want their files to be distributed. When you purchase a downloadable title, you’ll be taken to a special area where you can choose from a variety of file formats. If you have a high-speed connection, you’ll probably prefer to download the highest quality file available. If you have a slow Internet connection, you can choose to download a file that is smaller in size; it won’t be of quite the same quality, but it will still be very listenable.
Can I use these files on an iPod?
Yes! All you need to do is burn the files to CD, rip that CD straight into iTunes, and transfer the audio to your iPod in the usual way. (We always recommend burning a CD first; it’s wise to make a physical backup copy of anything you buy in case your computer ever fails or is stolen.)
Can I copy the files onto audio CDs and listen on my hi-fi or in-car system?
Yes! Copying the files to an audio CD on your computer is quick and easy, particularly if you use Windows. To watch a short demonstration of how to do it, Click Here.
How easy is it to download the files once I have purchased them?
It is very easy. Once you have made your purchase you will be taken through to a special part of the site where you can download the files you have purchased. Easy to follow instructions are provided on the download page. If you do run into any problems at all, which is very unlikely, you can always contact us at our Support Center, and we will be happy to help in any way we can.
Do I need any special software to play these audio files?
No. All the files on this site will work on a standard PC.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes! 100% Satisfied Ears Policy. Our special guarantee means that if your ears are not completely happy with your purchase for any reason you can simply request a no-questions-asked refund at any time within thirty-days of making your purchase.
Am I breaking the law by downloading these audio files?
Absolutely not! ALL of the content on this site has been approved by the publishers and copyright holders. As a paying customer you are entitled to download and listen to these files as often as you wish and on whatever equipment you wish. However, like any other media, it is illegal to make copies of the files and give them to other people.
How long will it take to download the audio files?
It will vary greatly depending on what kind of Internet connection you have. If you have a broadband connection it will take just a few minutes per part. If you have a 56k dial-up connection it will be considerably slower. If a recording is several hours long we will have split it into several parts to make it easier to download so even if you are on a slow connection you can start listening to the first part whilst the others are downloading.
Can I listen to a sample of the audio before I decide to make a purchase?
Yes! All of the titles on this site include a five minute sample that you can listen to before deciding to make a purchase. The recording you hear will not sound as good as the audio you will download once you have made a purchase as it has had to be compressed a great deal to allow easy streaming on all the different connection speeds.
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