Mika: Unfortunately, I can't tell you why your connection only works some of the = time on your notebook. The good news is that we are working on USB = connectivity issues. Perhaps the next version of the firmware will improve = your situation. Rob Meredith >>> pyyhkala@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 10/05/04 11:50AM >>> Hi, I often get an error similar to: USB Device Connected To Computer Has Malfunctioned Or Is Not Working Properly Error when connecting BookPort to my laptop. The BP has the latest = firmware and software is up to date, battery charged, etc. I just got the error about 4-5 times, even when changing the battery, and just plugged it in again (to write down exact verbiage of error) and this time voilla the BP connected successfully. Any ideas on this being an intermitint issue? Thanks, Mika