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please add this feature. either an audiobook player or the mediaplayer being able to
memorize last position in an audiobook chapter and play from there. also following
filenames rather than ID tag. .mp4 support would be great, as most of my audiobooks
are in that format.

I am reading a LOT of audiobooks on my iPhone. not having a suitable audiobook
player on my HTC Hero is a pain and keeps me from giving the iPhone away.
thanks. dan.

An audio book player as a new app would be really nice. I had that kind of player on my
N78 and it kicked ass!!!   Give us a audio book player now!

audio book player please please please!!!

I'll add my name to this too. An application which supports the enhanced podcast/audiobook format is
all that prevents me from leaving my ipod at home!

Add me to the list :)
For me an audio-book-player is an esential feature on a smartphone. I need several
personal bookmarks with it to jump back and forth. m4b, mp3, ogg, wma

richie

i would love to have built-in audiobook player like the iphone
and the music pause when you unplug the headphone.

I also have a lot of Ipod based audiobooks (.m4b) and I would love to listen to them
on my Magic!

I also have a lot of Ipod based audiobooks (.m4b) and I would love to listen to them
on my Magic!

I'm in this boat as well. When I can play an audiobook at 2x speed and have bookmarks I will dump my
iPhone. Having audible (.aa) support in addition to .m4b would be perfect.

have to agree- this was the first thing i looked for

The current audio players do not seem to be able to cope with large files, making
listening to audiobooks impossible. When I fastforward a book, it will always jump to
the second file. No bookmarks makes me bring my Ipod with me in the car. I would love
to be able to use my Galaxy for this! Please add this to Android!

I've been googling the term audiobook for android and there is zip! so please add
support for audiobook's, its the only thing stopping me from switching from my
iphone!

We have released an audiobook player for the Android called Ambling BookPlayer.
There are three editions of the player with the Lite and Personal editions currently
available on the Android Market.  The Pro edition is yet to be released.  You can see
more details at http://amblingbookplayer.com/  Because the android platform does not
support playing the m4b audio format all the people with m4b audiobooks are still NOT
able to play these audiobooks.  Many people have been contacting me asking how they
can play their m4b audiobooks.  Please make it a priority to add support for the m4b
format!!!

Love to have as much audiobook support as possible.  Preferably with a sleep timer
option, so if I nod off at night I don't have to spend a lot of time figuring out how
much i missed. :)

bookmarked MP3s would be great as well, but so would Audible format, or better yet
invent an open source alternative that doesn't suck, but allows people to buy
audiobooks in a reasonable format for a reasonable price.

Would love to see better Audiobook support.  

Thanks.

I entirely agree. Within a few days of my ipod being stolen, my old phone broke. So I thought i'd get
myself a HTC. A bit disappointed with the lack of m4b and audiobook support. Haven't experienced
much of the music player though. Would be great to see a solid audiobook feature :)

I would like mp4 support at I have many unprotected audio books in this format.

Please add m4b capability to android

I would love to see a set of functions with full audiobook support including the m4b
format

I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that would also love this too. I really enjoy audiobooks while
driving, in the gym, working or going to bed. It's a shame that this will now be very limited for me. I'd
appreciate greatly if Android would work on this feature. And support more formats as other than that it
is one of the most flexible systems I've encountered!

I think m4b support is needed asap, as there are lots of audio books in this format.
Also, it will awake people interest in developing more applications to handle audio
books.

I think m4b/audiobook support would be very cool

audio book player please!!!

We've released Astro Player which is suitable for audiobooks (it's available on the
market). m4b support would be great.

Yes to m4b support!

Please please please please please please please please please
OK seriously. I read my text books and record them and use all sorts of audacity and other
tools to make me able to study. Continually. This accessability will let me leave my iPod at
home. It will keep me off of the iTunes store. It will make me completely happy with my
Droid. I love this thing. Please make it perfect.

Rename your m4b files to m4a and the default music player on Droid plays it with no
problems. Two minor issues, though: 1) Does not remember your place in the abook file
if you, say, go listen to an mp3 and them come back, and 2) Obviously no chapter support.

I tried renaming some m4b files to have an m4a extension as you suggest, but they
didn't play on my phone.  I have an HTC G1.  I don't know if your m4b files are
somehow different than the ones I have, or if you phone is different, but this didn't
work when I tried it.

My suggestion will work for Droid users and presumably other Android 2.0 users.
You're right, I can't speak to your G1 which I assume is still running 1.5 as you
guys wait on an update.

Please add support for m4b files. I prefer this format over MP3 for my audiobooks.

M4B-support this format is vitally important. I listen to a lot of audiobooks in m4b.
After all, there is a bookmark, image and text. Notify me, please, when will be added
to support this format. Sincerely, Phobos.

Let's use a little more discretion when labeling features vitally important. What may
be important to some is not necessarily vitally important to developers considering
overall feature/bug priority. Your opinion actually carries less weight when you make
exaggerated claims.

Alright, sintral. But, as you may have noticed that we may all find it 'vitally' important. We're just all
consolidating our thoughts onto one page. If it doesn't interest you, then no need to comment. It's not
going to have a constructive outcome, really.

Sort the issues tab by stars. If you need to scroll to see this issue, well then I
think you get the idea. Take a second to read over some of the more well-written
enhancement requests and you'll notice that they aren't simply selfish whinings, but
instead contain real supporting details which build a case for developmental priority.

Obviously I care about this feature too, but let's keep it honest, shall we?

Yeah, actually, I see where you're coming from. But then again, I do see why people add comments too.
It's what they want, they bought the product, it's something we want added to it. We're consumers after
all. But I see what you mean, don't get me wrong. Not much says anything constructive apart from a
few companies/ developers who are making products that would benefit from this format. Anyway, this
is irrelevant and just taking up space on the page. I do agree with what you're saying. But, for example, I
just added my comment like someone would make a little note next their name on a petition. No harm
in it. Fair point nevertheless.

I would love to see m4b support also, I have hundreds of audio books in this formate
and would really like to use them on my new HTC Hero.

I too would like this option, but I have yet to buy the phone because I actually NEED
this feature.  For those of you that have this phone, check out this link and let us
know if it works.  Supposedly, bookmarking is already available with this little
trick.  I'd love to hear that it works with the new Droid!

http://osdir.com/ml/Android-Discuss/2009-09/msg00129.html

If I had known there was not a book player, I would not have purchased the Droid.  I was going to get iPhone so I
could listen to books and Verizon rep said I could do it.  Didn't know it would be this much effort.

182Flying, that link you gave was very informative, and works on my G1 just as it
should.  I copied over an audiobook (mp3 format) into a /podcasts directory, and the
music player picked it up in the podcasts playlist.  I then played a file to around
halfway in, stopped it & exited the music player, and played a music file with a
different music app (Tunewiki).  When I went back into the stock music player my
audio book was exactly where I left off.  Thanks for the info!

Jayson, that's great news.  Was anything a hassle?  I'm assuming that with you being
in this discussion group you're familiar with the m4b format on the ipods.  Was it
just as simple for the most part?  Obviously it'd be nice to have native support for
the m4b's that we already have, but will this solution do for now then?  Would you
recommend I go ahead and purchase the new droid then?  Either way, glad it helped for
you.

The hardest part was creating the /podcasts folder in the root of my sd card.  I
don't listen to audiobooks constantly, but it does seem that this will more than
cover my usage requirements.  I have yet to play with a droid, but my G1 is both a
great phone and one of the most useful computers I've every purchased...

Just rename your m4b audiobooks to use .m4a file extensions, and drop them in /podcasts. You won't be able to
jump from chapter to chapter, but you can play the audio, which is all I care about anyways.

Jayson & 182Flying...Placing an mp3 in the /podcasts folder on a Motorola Droid does
allow bookmarking to work as described, and it's pretty easy (m4b does not, and
didn't try m4a).  My overall feedback on the Droid is very positive - if bookmarking
was the only thing holding you back...go ahead.  For google or independent app
developers that may be following, although this is a partial solution,  many of us
are actually looking for a more full-featured support of m4b format.  For example, I
in have files that have sycnchronised text and audio - I'll need to keep the iTouch
until Android supports playing full m4b files.  We are still looking for google or
an app developer with more know-how than I to implement full support for m4b.

I tried m4a and it didn't work. It was an m4b file that I simply renamed so I still
want to tinker with it some. I will convert an MP3 to an M4a, with no bookmarks. I
use a program called Audio book converter (great if you have an iPod and want to add
chapters to an MP3 audio book with Chaptermaster). Looks like my little system won't
work on the android. That's too bad.

Good news, you can use the beta version of audacity to convert the m4a file to an
MP3, assuming you have all the downloaded addons it takes to create an mp3 - Pretty
simple. If you want a walk through, I can give it, but it will take a few days to
figure out how my system is set up. I just set my dad up to do it and he is a audio
book maniac

oh, in case anyone missed it. You have to go on to the highest directory in your
micro sd card, create a folder named podcasts - all lower case and with the "s" (I
made that mistake). Put the audiobook mp3 in that folder. On your android (i have the  
moto droid), go to your stock music app, hit playlists, then podcasts (it will show
up if there are mp3s in the podcasts folder) and play to your hearts content.

It stinks that I can't bookmark anything, but saving my spot is the next best thing.

Thank you

I still want m4b support... I miss my bookmarks....

If you are looking for bookmarks check the Ambling BookPlayer which will
automatically track as many as 150 play history bookmarks in each audiobook (you can
configure how many you want tracked), and lets you use undo and redo buttons to jump
back to where you were, or you can view all the bookmarked locations, with the date
and time you were listening there, and jump directly to any one of the positions.
The bookmarks also track across audio files if your audiobook has more than one audio
file.

If you want to listen to audiobooks on an android based phone.  Get
AmblingBookplayer.  Really.  I was going to write my own player, but I'd just got
started when the AmblingBookplayer was released and it did everything I had thought
of and more....  It's only about 9 bucks for the full version in the market.

Okay, AmblingBookplayer doesn't do Audible yet. I'm hoping Audible will see the light
and contact them about support. You'll have to convert your audible files one way or
another for now.

I would love for this fie format to be supported. I have many audio books that would be
great to listen to when I'm on the go or have tons of downtime. It would be a great addition
to the phone that "Does". Lol I hope this update becomes available soon. Thankyou.

Astroplayer Beta

Partial support for m4b audio book format: playback and bookmarks

Please add m4b files to the Android audiobook reader. A sleep timer and the ability
to pause with the headset button would also be nice.

Please add m4b support - also pause with earphone click.

Add me to the request. Loads of audio books.

hey folks.  I was desperate as well for something that plays m4b's.  but as apple
likes to say, "there's an app for that!".  

check out "Astro Player".  

it does seem to have a hard time with large m4b's  (<4GB).  nevertheless it works.

you don't have to wait for some update.

remember that android is an open source platform.  which means that it's not
necessarily going to have everything built in.  but what it does mean is that people
have the ability to add to it, without actually being affiliated with those that
sell the device.  YEAH!

Astro player is good in that it will play m4b, which is a pleasant start. It has a good bookmark feature.
My problem is with it that you can't seek within the track. you press a later point on the play bar, but it
just starts. Again. But it is only in beta and says it only has 'partial' m4b support, so fair enough. Good
temporary solution at the moment :)

Thanks for the feedback about Astro Player. We are working on the fix for these
issues in Astro Player. More info: http://astroplayer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7

Thank you :). A great feature would also be a sleep timer and album art. But still, I
like what you have done so far.

It is not m4b related, but might help to someone:
To listen to audiobooks, I use combination of audiobooks-to-podcast conversion script
http://skliarie.blogspot.com/2009/12/audiobook-as-podcast.html
and a CarCast podcast player
http://andappstore.com/AndroidApplications/apps/Car_Cast

CarCast allows to stop and resume in the middle of an mp3 file, which makes it ideal
for audiobooks. It also pauses the playback on incoming phone calls.

I would like to also throw in my support for the m4b format coming to Android.

I look forward to being able to play M4B audiobooks on my htc Hero.

I would love support for this.

for me it is an essential feature....an app is ok, but full support for audiobooks is a
huge plus for the iphone...

of couse it need it! yes to m4b support

Please add m4b available code

Keeping the Blackberry till Audiobook reader comes.  Please Hurry.  Want that
Droid...  Please!

Yes! Please bring audible to my Droid!

Yes please! I really miss being able to listen to audiobooks in m4b format! /Robin

Please Add this feature!!

Add please

Astro Player won't play any M4B files I already have and which play fine, and as
audiobooks in Itunes. It will add them, apparently recognize the file type and
length, but will not play them. Which makes it useless to me. I'm using a Nexus One
with Android 2.1

Please add mb4 support for android!

Please Add this feature!!

Yes Please!

 Yes an audio book player would be excellent.  If doing so let's do this right and cover all the bases as far
as formats aswell.  This copy write protection is fair enough but all these players need to support these
formats so what is purchased on itunes can be played on an andriod "mp4, m4b" and the like.  It is great
the are protecting copywrite but if you can't play your digital purchase on all the device you own the
purchase is now a hassel to use and becomes somewhat proprietary to the brand of player you have at
the time.  You must support all of the formats if you go to put this on the market.

Thanks for you listening.

 Yes an audio book player would be excellent.  If doing so let's do this right and cover all the bases as far
as formats aswell.  This copy write protection is fair enough but all these players need to support these
formats so what is purchased on itunes can be played on an andriod "mp4, m4b" and the like.  It is great
the are protecting copywrite but if you can't play your digital purchase on all the device you own the
purchase is now a hassel to use and becomes somewhat proprietary to the brand of player you have at
the time.  You must support all of the formats if you go to put this on the market.

Thanks for you listening.

M4B is a big issue for me, most of my audiobooks are in this format and not being able
to use them is driving me nuts!

Yes - need audio book support.

SPlease add this feature, I would have not bought the Droid if I knew it did not have this
support.
Thanks

Yes, I agree.  Please add support foe m4b files to the Android system.  Thanks

Z тоже хочу увидеть плеер с полной поддержкой формата m4b

AA support is what I really want. Seemingly it's on Audible's '2010 roadmap' - but I
want it NOW :)
Lack of it does seem a little bit strange with Amazon owning Audible and my Nexus
coming pre-loaded with the amazon music store app. Surely it's not that hard to add -
and if it had the 'air' component (to get the books) I'd be quite exceptionally happy.

YES, IT WOULD BE NICE TO ADD IT . I CERTAINLY WOULD USE IT.

It'd be nice to have it.

An audiobook player that supports m4b would make my droid the only device I carry.
as of now I still carry my ipod since all my books are in m4b format.

The lack of this functionality is baffling to me. Other major platform have this
support as default and have for years. Please support both .m4b and .aa file formats. I
really, really want to dump my iPod Touch. This is the last thing holding me back.

Yes I too would like to conert mb4. & play on my Android phon

Yes I too would like to conert mb4. & play on my Android phon

I went from the iPhone to a Droid and was very upset with the lack of a good solution for audiobooks
(particularly being used to the iTunes iPhone way). I use audiobook converter fro Audible purchased content, and
sailing media sync to transfer it to my Droid. On the Droid I use Ambling book player.
This allows me to download from Audible and use the books exactly as I would on the iPhone except with my
Droid. I am perfectly happy with this and it is just as easy and elegant as it was with iTunes iPhone.

would also like to be able to play .mb4 and .aa and have bookmark capability on my droid.

i too would love to play mp4b files on my hero!!!

Get it together already.  I am beginning to regret not buying an iphone when I end up
having to carry an ipod along with my hero.

In my comment #88 above I have noted that I can flawlessly play audiobooks on my Droid. The software exists to
do this for Audible books and others. It is legal and painless. I really did not want to have to wait for Audible and
have been listening to a audiobooks for over a month on my Droid. It plays as well and as easily as my iPhone
did and I have the ability you upscale the audio for an even better experience. No need to wait for others to
produce the converters.

@stevehy Is the software you use for Windows or Mac? What is the actual name of the
sowftware and who makes it?

The software I use is for the Mac; it is Audiobook converter from Macsome and Sailing media sync to sync iTunes
with the Droid. Sailing media sync is both Windows and Mac. The are  DRM to mp3 and aac converters to
Windows such as Notecable (free trial available) : http://www.notecable.com/convert-audiobooks-to-mp3.html

I hope this helps, its really quite easy and convenient.

The issue isn't strictly the inability of Android to play audio book formats. There
are quite a few decent apps on Android market place that will allow you to do just
that.
I'm in no way saying that as there are apps I don't want the functionality in the
core player, merely that I'm happy to cough up a few dollars to somebody that's put
the work in as the Android dev team couldn't be bothered.
Actually that's a little unfair pinning it on the dev team. I work in software and I
suspect there's a finite dev budget that's allocated politically. e.g. default IMAP
client on my Nexus is absolute pish - but the gmail one is quite nice. Somebody
somewhere decided that budget should be allocated in that way. It's a pain, but I can
understand why. Fortunately due to the open source nature of a load of Android, the
developers of K9 addressed the shortcomings of the default IMAP app and once I'd
found it, I'm quite happy.
The issue is the DRM that's on 99% of legitimately obtained audio books. I pay for an
audible subscription that gives me 2 books a month in the .aa format.
On my ipod I can go to the website, select a book and it downloads and appears in
iTunes automatically. Then just need to sync my ipod and I have the book available
for my listening pleasure.
On my old WinMo phone, I could actually browse and select the book online and
download it and play it without even having to go near my PC (audible air and audible
player).
On Android I would currently have to:
Download the file to my PC.
Pay to use a bit of software to strip off the DRM and convert to say an unprotected
M4B.
Copy this to my phone.
Pay for an M4B player to them play this back (but as I said, this isn't really a
major issue).
My issue is with Audible making me jump through all these hoops to play stuff I've
bought (it's easier/cheaper to just pirate the book as an MP3 and convert to m4b with
a free util, than pay somebody for software to strip the DRM from the book I've paid
for so I can put it on my Nexus).
So just to re-iterate, my contribution to this thread is addressed to Audible. Why
they haven't bothered making proper Android apps is beyond me. I keep on getting questionnaires from them with 'Android' as an issue to select. Amazon bought Audible
a while back and Amazon have a deal with Google (hence the amazon music store being
present in the ROM of my phone).
Audible seem to be in some state of confusion/lack of political direction after their
purchase (judging by the odd emails of response various people have received from
their Android enquiries).
Android SDK is available to Audible. Audible is owned by Amazon. Amazon has given
Google money to get presence on the phone I bought. Could they all please
collectively get their arses in gear to actually make it all work together. I can't
for the life of me see why Google appears to be trying to make me pay somebody else
for an audiobook player - and Audible seems intent on driving me towards ripping
audiobooks from usenet. I'm just a poor little owner of a Nexus, who just wants to
legitimately buy audiobooks and stop having to carry around my f'in Ipod.

James while I agree with your sentiments re Google and Amazon/Audible the issue became how do we do this? I
addressed what I felt was an elegant and workable solution to the existing problem. Yes, Google and Audible are
sitting on their hands and need to get off their asses and code for Android for this issue, but I really don’t want
to wait for them,  and spending a few dollars solves this problem (the American way) ;-(

I really don’t care what their reasons are for the delay (and yes, I get the same surveys from Audible, and have
the same 2 credit per month plan). As a software developer, like you I am not used to waiting for others and if
there is a solution already there, why bother.

the audible files have drm which is the problem.

That is why you need an app to remove the DRM and convert to MP3 or AAC.

@stevehy - I'll fess up to using Macsome's software to strip the DRM from my Audible.com books as you do,
but honestly, I'm not sure it's "legal" to do this.  Isn't removing the DRM a violation of the DMCA?  As long as
you're not sharing, who's going to know/prosecute; and in my opinion it's certainly "ethical" and "moral" to
strip DRM from stuff I've purchased so I can play it on any device I own, but I'm not sure it's legal in the
strictest term.  I don't even think you could use the "making a backup copy" argument, since all you need to
do to backup the audible.com files is copy the DRM'd file to another location.  Heck, you don't even need to
back them up as long as Audible's still in business - just re-download any time.

That said, I'd recommend that we'll probably get more response from Audible than Google, and it couldn't
hurt to take the 2 minutes I just took to go to Audible's help center and sign up for "interested in" and "want
to beta test" Android compatible software.

Leo LaPorte, for those who don't listen to them, is pretty tight with Audible, and he's constantly saying that an
Audible client for his Nexus One has been promised as "imminent" from Audible to him.  Keep our fingers
crossed.

DaveAultman using audiobook converter is legal as long as you don’t distribute the non DRM audiobook to
anyone other than the rights holder for that book. From Macsome:

Macsome AudiobookConverter works with iTunes and sound recording technology to convert audio books. So
it keeps the users on the legal side.

I agree that anyone interested should go to the Audible site and select help, then issue 36903751 and sign up for the
survey.

BTW, Leo Laporte keeps complaining that he can’t listen to Audible books on his Android device even though I
tweeted him this solution. I guess ‘kvetching’ is good for listenership. :-(

Vote for m4b support!

Need m4b support.  I don't want to carry two devices.

All this protected format bullshit and incompatibility nonsense just makes me skip
the legitimate routes and go right to the ripping.  If they want to sit on issues
like this and horse around nickel and diming people, we're all just going to steal.
it's that simple.

My vote, too

Please add support on Android OS for .mp4 and aac formats!!!

Drive alot.  Use audio books all the time.  The only thing the Droid lacks is a good
audio book player (needs Windows Media format.)

This is a must have as I see it. You go guys!

Audible support seems to be a pipe dream, they have been dragging they're heals for
over a year now, and when you call they purposely delay getting you anyone in a
position to answer any questions. With Dan Katz being quoted saying "we need android
like we need a hole in the head" at CES a year ago, and Leo Laporte and Jason Calicanis
on "TWIT" claiming Audible would have a client out 2 weeks ago, ya, pfft! I have now
officially given up, sick of being forced to buy a secondary proprietary device just to
please Audible.

Bookmarking MP3's (remembering stop position) / MP4 and ACC support / Audible support =
I'll buy an Android phone!

I never use games or listen to music and rarely check the net with my (current) iPod
and Sony Ericsson combo... I just listen to audiobook.:)

for me also, m4b playing on my milestone would be fantastic

Add me here.  This would be a make or break for me buying a HTC Eris when it comes time
to upgrade next month.  I could eliminate holding an iTouch and a phone and just use
the Eris.  Makes the addition of the $30 data plan to be a much better investment.

my vote too!

Yes, please I'd definetly love to be able to read books from my Nexus, also from
Audible so please get in touch with them!!

please make .m4b audiobooks playable on the droid, I have many and it would increase
my likelihood of sticking with the droid and not getting an iphone

Please make. M4b available for android

please add .mb4 support to the android

Please add m4b support. I still have to use my ipod :( if I want to listen to my audio
books!

I need m4b support and also chapters support for m4a (podcasts).

Saffire (in Market) looks promising. It plays MP3, M4A, and M4B. It doesn't support
chapters, but autosaves and has bookmarks. You can fill a directory with audio files
and it will treat them as a single book. I think they're planning on integrating
Librivox.

Thanks for the plug about saffire player! I am the developer behind it. Webarnesca is
correct that it doesn't support chapters.

I am just about finished with the Librivox integration. I have a little more testing
and an update to the UI to handle it but it should be ready by the end of this week
or early next week.

Once that is complete its a short jump for podcast support since that is really how
Librivox delivers its media after you find what your looking for.

Feel free to shoot me a line at saffireplayer@saffirecorp.com if you have questions,
ideas or issues. I try to respond pretty quickly if its possible. You can also check
out my progress at my twitter feed at http://twitter.com/saffirecorp or
http://saffirecorp.com

I've just purchased the samsung moment and am looking for an audio book program so I
can use our library's downloads.  I have 30 days to check out the phone, I'd hate to
have to turn it back in for a windows phone.

Like many others, I am still holding on to my iphone for the one reason of audiobooks.  Native support for .m4b
would be great.

Thanks in advance.

This is the only thing holding me up from a conversion from my iphone. I HAVE to
have audiobook format with m4b. I have a massive audiobook library and don't want to
lose all my formatting and LARGE single books. I don't like having hundreds of
individual audio files per book, so I need to see Android support large m4b files.

With the way Apple is going, I don't want to support them with my business as they
are becoming the Naz1's of the tech world it seems, very controlling to the point of
relegating the user that likes to tweak to the jailbreaking crowd, and making this
technically a breach of agreement.

Viva la Android, if it will mature in this area more, I'll be all up for joining the
Android bandwagon!

I don't have an Android phone yet, and this is one of the all important features
(along with audible support) that i absolutely must have on a smartphone. Please
fasttrack this one Google and co.

I don't have an Android phone yet, and this is one of the all important features
(along with audible support) that I absolutely must have on a smartphone. Please
fasttrack this one Google and co.

Booo, no m4b support :(

Adding another vote to request support please.

You have got to fix your audio book availabilities - Audible and M4B are a must!

One of the few reasons I haven't completely ditched my Ipod is the lack of M4b and
audible support!

This is the ONLY reason I haven't ditched my iPhone for a HTC Desire. Not sure if it's
licensing as I can't imagine it's that difficult to update. M4A files play ok right?

Audible integration please!!!.

I am using BookDroid from Absent mobile: http://www.absent.fi/mobile/
It reads m4a (but without chapters).  The wesite of the software claims it supports
drm-free m4b with chapters and artwork but I do not have a file to try it with.

Getting m4b support would be wonderfull. Cant really descide between iPhone and a HTC
Desire but getting m4b support on android would remove any doubt.

If you want the people to change from iphone-os to android you'll need this feature.

Support needed for audio book availabilities - Audible and M4B are a must!

m4b for Android so I can ditch this damn iPod and have everything I need on Android.

please add support for mp4b PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

please add support for mp4b PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would love to be able to play my Audible audiobooks on my HTC... Please find a way of
playing my .aa files on Android. Lots of people are asking for mp4b format support but
don't forget the .aa users too...

I cannot understand why this is only a medium priority issue. I love it when I can see
the reaction of iPhone users when I demonstrate that just about everything they can do,
Android does too and then some. The audiobook thing is really letting it down.

I would love not to have to keep my iPod for just listening to audiobooks.  M4b
support would be great.

Load up the SD card with .m4b audiobooks with bookmarks.... Ohhh yes!! Just do it.

audio book player please please please!!!

Please add this feature

I would also like to have m4b support.

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Please add this feature

Don't bother with Saffire....it does NOT play audiobooks (m4b) files. It loads them, and says it's playing them, but
there is no audio. Tried it with several audiobooks that I listen to all the time on my iPod. This is really lame....I
just don't understand why someone can't make a simple application for this.....

Please, please, give us m4b-support on android...
/guf

I agree please add mb4 and other audio formats

m4b please!  Thanks for the audible beta and all thats coming...    but it should be NATIVE in the os.  I would like to play unprotected m4b files, that are not audible files.   This should be so simple is seams.. (not a programmer here, so consider the source!)  Thanks.

If you guys really want to compete you need to get the m4b format in the OS. Lots of people read and the easier you make it for them the easier they will part with their money for an Android based phone. I will switch the instant this issue is resolved.

An audiobook player that features bookmarking would be great!  But one that will play .wma drm protected files would be especially welcome, since there are so few books out there in .mp3 format.  And Librivox books are all older books, not current books.  Oh please please please???

I vote for M4B support as well!  You gotta have it!  Why not just support everything possible?

Definitly would like support for M4b...

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Yes, need M4B support!!!  

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M4B support please!

M4B support is a must to kill off the iphone - ANDORID ROCKS

I really want this feature so I can abandon my Ipod and just use my Incredible. M4B with chapter support is needed.

Another vote for m4b. I ditched iPod, don't make me go back! :)

Please add m4b support?

This is will be the only thing that would keep me from never using a iPod again. I have many books converted to this format and I do not have the time to convert a 2nd time.

Thanks

+1 for M4B support... i'd hate to go back to apple... i love my android device!!!

A major utility missing from the android platform M4B support that would help make it complete.  Please add this to the next update.

I am actually surprised this hasn't been added already. I suggest adding it...

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It would be a real + for android platform

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Come on Google, please add M4B support to the Android system or perhaps come up with a different format which performs the same sort of functions.  A feature like this is needed as it is Educational and a better pass time then playing some stupid games.  

Please add M4B Support!

Big vote for more audio book support.  I really want one media player for both music and spoken word.  Bookmarks, on-the-fly playlists are a must.

I use my Android device (Droid) for everything. It is my audio player, note taker, internet look up, navigation system, portable phone, game device and more.

What it isn't currently is my audio book player. This is really frustrating since many of the books I purchase from Amazon.com or some other online store are in M4b format. Since they are copyright media I cannot easily convert them to a format which the Android device can play.

Ambling BookPlayer seems like one of the better players for Android but it's a waste to get any player for my device if Google's OS won't support the m4b format.

I am really surprised Froyo does not support m4b. It would be a great help if Google could roll this small support feature into their next or up coming release.

I know everything is a priority and everyone has a top concern but with the book market becoming more and more popular since the iPad came out and the eInk devices are dropping in price... one market that Google could offer that they others currently lack is to support common audio book formats. It will provide a slight edge over the competitors since I will then be able to read or listen to a book of my choosing on my Android device.

You will also make loyal Google users and fans such as myself very happy and my life much more convenient.

Thanks and keep up the good work.

I also would like to be able to leave my IPOD at home and just use my Droid EVO!  Please set up this app!

Yes, We need the M4B format for the droid.