It does transfer the files directly to the card but if you have a computer, there is no need for it.  you can rip any audio disc with ease.

On Mar 7, 2010, at 3:15 PM, Ana Garza wrote:

My understanding is that the CD player allows you to transfer content from the CD to the Stream without having to first grab and convert the files on the computer, but I'm not sure. this would be very handy for listening to commercial audiobooks, which aren't always set up for playing on a stereo. I'll call Humanware next week to ask questions, and then I'll post to the list. If anyone has already done that and can tell us more, please do. 

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