What is Playaway?

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 receive your Playaway, all you have to do is press play to start listening immediately – there is no need for a separate player, and it comes with earbuds and a battery to make it play.

Playaway is the most simple and immediate way to enjoy music and audiobooks. Its portability allows users to enjoy their favorite authors and titles on-the-go, whenever and wherever.

What makes Playaway unique?

• Playaway is the easiest way to listen to a book or music – the only thing you need to do is press play!
• Each Playaway contains an entire book or music compilation, regardless of length (up to 80 hours!).
• A Playaway weighs only 2 ounces and can easily fit in a pocket for ultimate portability and multitasking.
• They come with an automatic bookmark function that remembers where you left off.
• Playaways have a universal headphone jack that can be used with a number of mobility accessories including portable speakers, FM transmitters, and audio cables to listen in virtually any environment.

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