I I just tried to subscribe to audible.com. This is a service that provides audio books that may be downloaded. Here is a copy of the email that I later sent to them:

Based on "We use a number of different compression technologies, matched both to the listening devices as well as to the audio content itself. Format #4 happens to be a version of MP3, the well-known compression technology used for music. " I expected that I would be able to down load these to a "RioCar" player. It supports mp3 and wma. To me, "A version of mp3" implies various bit rates or VBR! Not that it can not be played on an mp3 player.

BUT based on
"Audible uses security technologies, including encryption, to protect purchased programs. While the more typical MP3 files contain the same kind of audio data, they are not protected in this way." I may not be able to use these files with the RioCar.

If I am unable to down load this information to the RioCar player I will not be able to use this service!
I am willing to subscribe to your service and pay for services that I receive as long as they function on an open non-MICROSOFT platform.

I ordered a free rio600 with a 1 year subscription (2 books per month at 15.95). If I am unable to use the service with the RioCar, please cancel all charges to my credit card.


So what next,
this tape will self destruct in 3...2...


Have Fun,
BillA.