Overdrive Media - use of WMA files

Hi: I cannot load WMA format files onto my Playbook. When you use the Overdrive Media Console on the PB, it says you must go to your computer and download the audio files there and transfer to the PB (The console works fine for E books and MP3 files). However when I go to the computer and try to transfer the files, it does not detect the PB even though I can see it as an external device. Any ideas on how to use these? Thanks

Not strictly true, I'm fairly certain that WMA files are supported by the PlayBook, but not by Androind devices?
Seeing as Overdrive is an Android app that may be where the problem lies.
When you plug the PlayBook into your PC, you should see a new drive appear in 'Computer', and that's where you copy your files to.
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My local library is now offering audiobooks. I have downloaded one, that went fine - I have the file and can listen to it. The problem is that I can't seem to transfer the WMA Audiobook to my iPhone using this software they provided (OverDrive Media Console), even though their website says that it can be transferred to apple devices (including my iPhone) and the library site says that this particular audiobook is permitted to be transferred to apple devices (including the iPhone).
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