This was one of the tests at the Daisy duels last year at CSUN and while = all the players were required to survive a waiste high drop, I tossed the = Book Port into the air while it was still playing, and it not only = survived, but it didn't miss a beat. =20 Note: as you say, this is definatly not recommended. >>> sharon@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11:16:54 PM >>> One of the things I've noticed about Bookport is its sturdiness. I've dropped it on the floor off a desk several times, and it is still going strong. Not that I recommend doing that. But if I'd dropped an APH = recorder on the floor . . . Sharon