Audible is an American online audiobook and podcast service that offers users over 200,000 audiobooks and other forms of spoken word content. This content can be purchased individually or under a subscription model where the user receives "credits" that can be redeemed for content monthly and receive access to a curated on-demand library of content; You get UNLIMITED access to thousands of select audiobooks and podcasts in the Audible Plus Catalog for $7.95/month. Audible is the United States' largest audiobook producer and retailer. The service is owned by Audible, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
Audible audio files are compatible with hundreds of audio players, PDAs, mobile phones and streaming media devices. Devices that do not have Audible Air capability (allowing users to download content from their library directly into their devices) require a Windows or Macintosh to download the files. Additionally, titles can be played on the PC (using iTunes or Audible Manager
Benefits
relatively cheap
huge audible content
fresh looking and neat
Free demo
Drawbacks
No readable content
Not free
My view
I don't know why a company that worth trillions would do this for of stupidity, Audiple if was a part of kindle - even it the subscription went to 10Dollars- then i would say that it will be the best platform for seniors the money can offer, what a loss.