Olivia Wood <p><strong>What is iMinds?</strong> <br /> iMinds is a new company that is developing a first-of-its-kind catalog of 8-minute audio books that deliver bursts of knowledge on an array of topics to iPods and other MP3 devices. iMind is releasing these “MindTracks” through an exclusive distribution agreement with leading audio book retailer Audible, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon, Inc. (<span class="caps">AMZN</span>), available for download from Audible.com or Apple iTunes. <br />  <br /> <strong>How was iMinds started?</strong><br /> Former book and publishing executive Olivia Wood started iMinds driven by what she saw as emerging trends in &#8220;Education/Entertainment&#8221; consumer products and the proliferation of personal technology in all aspects of modern life. Olivia saw an opportunity in the &#8220;general knowledge gaps&#8221; that she encountered in even most highly educated of colleagues and she sought to create a general knowledge library that would address this dilemma. Sydney-based iMinds is first-to-market with a new kind of edutainment product that appeals to the inquisitive minds of the time-poor, knowledge-thirsty and savvy iPod/MP3 users. The vision is to build a encyclopedia-like catalog of hundreds of these &#8220;MindTracks&#8221; encompassing an almost limitless array of topics. <br />  <br /> <strong>What types of subjects does iMinds cover?</strong><br /> iMinds covers a broad range of topics so there&#8217;s something for everyone. iMinds spreads its content among twelve main categories: Ideas &amp; Concepts, Politics, Law &amp; Business, The Arts, History, People &amp; Places, Medicine &amp; Inventions, Sports &amp; Action, Crime, War &amp; Conflict, Pop Culture, Science &amp; Nature, Culture &amp; Religion, Mystery &amp; Conspiracy. iMinds launched in September 2009 with seventy-two tracks available. The company building a unique, expansive library of hundreds of these &#8220;MindTracks&#8221; and plans to produce at least one to two new recordings every week and have several hundred recordings by the end of 2010.<br />  <br /> <strong>How does the content production process work?</strong> <br /> iMinds content is developed with the help of a team of ten award-winning writers, educators and researchers, including professionals who are experts in economics, history, government and public policy, film and theater, music, literature, the law, and other topics. Each product goes through a multiple step fact-checking process, usually lasting two-three weeks and involving several layers of editorial research and control.<br />  <br /> <strong>How does iMinds work for consumers?</strong><br /> iMinds products can be purchased online through this site, <strong>LearnOutLoud.com</strong>, <strong>Audible.com</strong> and Apple&#8217;s <strong>iTunes Store</strong> (under audio books) as individual downloads ($.99), or as a set of six track ($3.99), twelve tracks ($9.99), thirty-six tracks ($14.99) or seventy-two tracks ($24.99). Currently, iMinds has no plans to offer subscription services. Inquisitive minds can brush up their general knowledge by listening to &quot;MindTracks&quot; on their computer, smart-phone, iPod or any MP3 player.</p> <p><strong>In what format are your downloads?</strong><br /> The downloads are MP3 files. When purchased through iMinds.com, they do not use any <span class="caps">DRM</span> or encryption. <br /> The downloads are delivered in a <span class="caps">ZIP</span> archive. Most computers should be able to extract the <span class="caps">ZIP</span> archive by double clicking on it. Inside the folder will be the MP3 files.</p> <p><strong>What is the audio quality of your downloads?</strong><br /> The audio quality is excellent – if you have any concerns about your product, please contact us.</p> <p><strong>Can I play them on my MP3 player?</strong><br /> They should play on virtually all modern MP3 players, if you are having problems please contact us.</p> <p><strong>Can I play them on my computer or mobile phone?</strong><br /> They should play in virtually all modern music software, they should also play on your mobile phone, if you are having problems please contact us.</p> <p><strong>How do I contact customer service?</strong><br /> Send an e-mail to <em>sales@iminds.com</em>.</p> 2009-07-01T03:46:22-04:00 faq 3378992 2009-07-11T02:34:44-04:00 329902 2009-11-30T16:16:05-05:00 *What is iMinds?* iMinds is a new company that is developing a first-of-its-kind catalog of 8-minute audio books that deliver bursts of knowledge on an array of topics to iPods and other MP3 devices. iMind is releasing these “MindTracks” through an exclusive distribution agreement with leading audio book retailer Audible, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon, Inc. (AMZN), available for download from Audible.com or Apple iTunes.   *How was iMinds started?* Former book and publishing executive Olivia Wood started iMinds driven by what she saw as emerging trends in "Education/Entertainment" consumer products and the proliferation of personal technology in all aspects of modern life. Olivia saw an opportunity in the "general knowledge gaps" that she encountered in even most highly educated of colleagues and she sought to create a general knowledge library that would address this dilemma. Sydney-based iMinds is first-to-market with a new kind of edutainment product that appeals to the inquisitive minds of the time-poor, knowledge-thirsty and savvy iPod/MP3 users. The vision is to build a encyclopedia-like catalog of hundreds of these "MindTracks" encompassing an almost limitless array of topics.   *What types of subjects does iMinds cover?* iMinds covers a broad range of topics so there's something for everyone. iMinds spreads its content among twelve main categories: Ideas & Concepts, Politics, Law & Business, The Arts, History, People & Places, Medicine & Inventions, Sports & Action, Crime, War & Conflict, Pop Culture, Science & Nature, Culture & Religion, Mystery & Conspiracy. iMinds launched in September 2009 with seventy-two tracks available. The company building a unique, expansive library of hundreds of these "MindTracks" and plans to produce at least one to two new recordings every week and have several hundred recordings by the end of 2010.   *How does the content production process work?* iMinds content is developed with the help of a team of ten award-winning writers, educators and researchers, including professionals who are experts in economics, history, government and public policy, film and theater, music, literature, the law, and other topics. Each product goes through a multiple step fact-checking process, usually lasting two-three weeks and involving several layers of editorial research and control.   *How does iMinds work for consumers?* iMinds products can be purchased online through this site, *LearnOutLoud.com*, *Audible.com* and Apple's *iTunes Store* (under audio books) as individual downloads ($.99), or as a set of six track ($3.99), twelve tracks ($9.99), thirty-six tracks ($14.99) or seventy-two tracks ($24.99). Currently, iMinds has no plans to offer subscription services. Inquisitive minds can brush up their general knowledge by listening to "MindTracks" on their computer, smart-phone, iPod or any MP3 player. *In what format are your downloads?* The downloads are MP3 files. When purchased through iMinds.com, they do not use any DRM or encryption. The downloads are delivered in a ZIP archive. Most computers should be able to extract the ZIP archive by double clicking on it. Inside the folder will be the MP3 files. *What is the audio quality of your downloads?* The audio quality is excellent – if you have any concerns about your product, please contact us. *Can I play them on my MP3 player?* They should play on virtually all modern MP3 players, if you are having problems please contact us. *Can I play them on my computer or mobile phone?* They should play in virtually all modern music software, they should also play on your mobile phone, if you are having problems please contact us. *How do I contact customer service?* Send an e-mail to _sales@iminds.com_.