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One of the common complaints of such users is the fact that the iPod often seems to lose bookmarks in audio books, and there is no easy way to back up old bookmarks, nor a way to create arbitrary bookmarks (for example, at certain chapters, or places in the audio you want to go
back to later for review). I wrote MarksMan so that iPod users could take charge of all of this.




• list all bookmark-able files currently on the iPod
  
• for each such file, show the current bookmark time if there is one
  
• allow you to change the bookmark time to any time you like
  
• store past bookmarks (saves current marks each time you run it)
  
• save named bookmarks for a particular file (eg “Chapter 1")

• print out all bookmark data
  
• creates a 'human readable' file in the iPod Notes folder showing current and saved bookmarks (so you can check bookmark times while away from your computer)
  
• import and export saved bookmarks (eg for named chapter lists)
  
• safely preserve your current bookmark while reviewing earlier parts of the book
  
• even remove the book files from the iPod, or reformat the iPod, knowing that you can still recover your reading point
  
• estimate a bookmark time based on a page number in the printed book, or vice-versa

MarksMan DOES allow you to save bookmark positions ON YOUR COMPUTER to which the iPod can be directed to reset its current bookmark while it's connected to your computer. When you disconnect the iPod, the changed bookmark will apply when you begin listening.

• Plays tracks from CDs, CD-RW, .WAV files and MP3

• Independent control over pitch and speed.

• A simple measn for changing keys: - 2 drops the pitch 2 half steps.

• Numerous loop playback controls.

• Available for PCs and Mac (The competing SlowGold is for PCs only.)

• Doesn't add files to your harddrive!

Other Points:

• Speed: 20% to + 200%

SlowGold






SlowGold is available for $49.95 — and there's a stripped down version called SlowBlast for $19.95. SlowGold appears to be the best offering for the PC.






You'll find information about SlowGold at the SlowGold's home page at:

http://www.worldwidewoodshed.com/

There's a collection of reviews at:

http://www.worldwidewoodshed.com/reviews.htm

And a product comparison sheet at:

http://www.worldwidewoodshed.com/compare.htm

Other Variable-Speed CD Software for Macintosh Computers

Retro CD 1.5 is a shareware utility that plays music CDs at any speed from 0% (that righ, full stop) up to 800%. You can download a free demo from the Internet. It comes with a four-hour trial period. And registration costs only $10!




Retro CD is available only on the Internet. You can download RetroCD from a number of Internet sites. However, finding RetroCD on the Internet can be a challenge. So I've provided some extensive notes below.




While RetorCD is a useful tool, bear in mind, unlike the current crop of CD utilities, RetroCD's playback speed and pitch are intertwined. In true "retro" fashion, when you change the speed the pitch changes proportionally — just as if you were using a variable speed turntable or tape deck! However with Retro CD, half-speed playback sounds much clearer than with cassette or vinyl, and you won't wear out you records or tapes! But as mentioned, with the speed set to 50%, the pitch drops an octave.

• Make copies just by pressing the Copy button on your scanner.
  
• Get a preview of the scanned image before printing starts. Manipulate (invert, mirror) the scanned image from the preview window.