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Playaway is the newest format of audio, combining a wide variety of content with an easy-to-use player all in one small unit. When you borrow a Playaway, all you have to do is plug in the earbud style headphones and press play to start listening immediately; there is no need for a separate player and it comes with the earbuds.

Playaway is one of the most simple and immediate ways to enjoy audiobooks. Its portability will allow you to enjoy your favorite authors and titles on-the-go, whenever and wherever.

What makes Playaway unique?

1. Playaway is the easiest way to listen to a book; the only thing you need to do is press play!


2. Each Playaway contains an entire book, regardless of length (up to 80 hours!).


3. A Playaway weighs only 2 ounces and can easily fit in a pocket for the ultimate in portability.


4. They come with an automatic bookmark function that remembers where you left off.


5. If you have a mini audio-jack in your car you can even plug a Playaway into your car audio system (cables provided by you).

Getting started is simple!

Plug earphones into universal headphone jack.

Press the Power button.

Press Playaway button and enjoy!