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How Does it Work?

Audible will give you a Buy.com gift certificate worth $100 towards the purchase of any AudibleReady device when you join an AudibleListener Gold or Platinum plan for 12 months. Audible is the Internet's leading digital audiobook download service, offering best-selling audiobooks and spoken word programs for as little as $14.95 per month. A 12 month commitment is required.

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Simply Click Here to visit Audible and complete your registration online. When completed, you will receive an email with your Buy.com gift certificate code. Use the gift certificate to purchase an AudibleReady device from Buy.com then load it up with audiobooks and spoken word content from Audible.com.

What is Audible?

Audible is digital audio that goes where you do to the gym, on your commute, to the beach and beyond. Download and listen to over 40,000 audiobooks, radio programs, audio editions of newspapers and magazines, and more. Audible is compatible with Apple iPod, Creative Labs ZEN, Garmin Nuvi, Palm Tro and hundreds of other devices that let you fit countless hours of knowledge and entertainment into the palm of your hand and listen anywhere you go.

Learn Spanish while you walk the dog.
Take in the days New York Times while you drive to work.
Laugh along with a comic adventure while you workout.
Listen to a bestseller while you relax on the beach.
Hear a chilling mystery in front of the fireplace.

Listen to best sellers by top authors like Dean Koontz, James Patterson, David Baldacci, Stephen Colbert, Jodi Picoult, or to audio magazines such as Forbes and Scientific American, audio newspapers including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, radio programs like This American Life and The National Lampoon Radio Hour, and lots more!

What is the AudibleListener membership?

AudibleListener is a monthly subscription program for people who love to read/listen and get a great deal:

  • AudibleListener Gold($14.95/monthly): Choose any one audio program each month and receive a complimentary digital audio subscription to the New York Times or The Wall Street Journal.
  • AudibleListener Platinum ($22.95/monthly): Choose any 2 audio programs each month and receive a complimentary digital audio subscription to the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal.

    What if I want more titles then my membership provides each month?

    As a member of the AudibleListener program, you can purchase additional titles for 30% off the Audible price.

    Are the audiobooks and other titles I select at Audible mine to keep?

    Every title you select as part of your membership is yours to keep and will not timeout even after you stop your membership. If you delete a title from your computer, you can always come back to Audible and download it again, for free, as many times as you like.

    How do I get my digital audiobooks?

    You can get your digital audiobooks by downloading them directly from audible.com. Follow the instructions in your sign up email to activate your AudibleListener membership. Then, choose your audiobook and audio subscription, add them to your basket, checkout and follow the on-screen steps to download your new audio to your AudibleReady device.

    How books will fit on my AudibleReady device?

    It depends on the memory available. At the best sound quality, you will be able to fit one hour of audio for each 7Mb of free space on your AudibleReady device. A 256MB card in a Pocket PC or smartphone would provide up to 36 hours of audio. A 10GB device can hold over 1,400 hours! The average book is 6 to 8 hours long.

    Which Operating Systems are compatible with Audible and what are the requirements?

    Macintosh:

  • Mac OS X version 10.1.5 or later required
  • Apple iTunes 3.0 or later required
  • Macintosh with built-in USB ports
  • 400MHz G3 processor or better recommended
  • 256 MB RAM recommended
  • Internet connection for downloading Audible content
  • CD-ROM drive

    Windows:

  • Microsoft Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, 2000 or XP
  • Pentium (or compatible) 200 Mhz of higher PC
  • 32 MB available RAM (40+ MB RAM recommended for storing audio files)
  • USB compatible
  • Internet connection for downloading Audible content
  • CD-ROM drive with digital audio extraction support

    How do I contact customer service/get additional help?
    For online support, please visit: audible.custhelp.com
    For phone support, please call: 1-888-283-5051

    (*Note: This program is also open to current Audible members and la carte customers who have not participated in any current or previous rebates or special offers related to AudibleRready devices at Buy.com or any other reseller.)

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