Downloading to iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad

The OverDrive Media Console for iPhone is compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad:

http://downloads.bclibrary.ca/3737EF6A-E852-4C50-9ED1-9DF4CD4668C8/10/386/en/Help-FAQ-General.htm#question-7

http://downloads.bclibrary.ca/3737EF6A-E852-4C50-9ED1-9DF4CD4668C8/10/386/en/Announcement.htm

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overdrive-media-console/id366869252?mt=8

Downloadable Audiobook Vendors

Interesting article from Library Journal comparing three major vendors of downloadable audiobooks, including OverDrive:

http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6727888.html

iPads

OverDrive audiobooks will play on the iPad, but not eBooks (as of April 2010):


http://blogs.overdrive.com/library/post/2010/04/13/iPad-testing-results-are-in.aspx

Downloading to Apple Devices

For information on how to transfer OverDrive audiobook titles to Apple devices (including iPods), go to 'The Basics' page in the 'WMA Audiobook' section of 'Help' or 'Frequently Asked Questions:

http://downloads.bclibrary.ca/47951025-9628-4E48-A403-2556DD7D7B86/10/386/en/Help-FAQ-Format25.htm

eBooks for the Sony Reader

You may have heard news reports recently of the new Sony Reader for ebooks, which has wireless capacity. There are also been references to these books being available from public libraries. Well, some of our Library to Go ebooks are available to download to Sony Readers.

For more information, click on 'The Basics' under 'Adobe EPUB ebook' on the 'Help' page

OverDrive for Visually Impaired

Question:
Are you aware of, or have examples of, public libraries using OverDrive audiobooks with visually impaired customers? We've had a question from one of our Special Needs customers who would like to burn some titles to CD, but because of her visual impairement, finds it difficult to burn to multiple cds, and would like to burn to just one CD. I'm not sure if burning to audio DVD is an option (and would require special software anyway).

Answer (from OverDrive Support):
Thank you for contacting Library Reserve support. Unfortunately, burning an entire title to a single CD is not possible, as OverDrive WMA Audiobooks are designed to be burned as audio CDs with one part per CD. Additionally, the audio DVD format is not supported as an option for burning Audiobooks to disc. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by these limitations.

Portable Devices

Question:
Where can I get a list of compatible portable devices with OveDrive books?

Answer:
http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/