Hello, There are some things that the book port and the I pot do have in common. I read your posts, and although my opinion has not changed, I think that your opinions are valuable, as are most of the people's on this list. For whatever it's worth, I don't see the problem. Otto -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandy Licht Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 8:10 PM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: why did I bring up I-Pod on this list? Neal, I don't think you were the one that was taken to task. At 06:39 PM 9/4/2005, you wrote: >At least one person has taken me to task for being off topic on this >subject, and perhaps rightly so. Even though I said in my message that >it was off topic, others did join in and I take full responsibility for >that. Part of my intention was to do something we all often do and >that is to talk about other products that can play MP3 files and read >books from Audible.com. > >I and others do this because, at the moment, we haven't found anything >better than the book port. However, sticking our heads in the sand and >not looking at other competing products is one way to not allow the >book port to improve. So, my comments about the bipod were one, to >help me solve my problem, and two, so that I could offer a comparison >for those who might want to learn about some features on the bipod >which might be possibilities on the bookport. > >I promise you that after having my CD rom drive made inoperable by the >bipod until I found the item in the registry that the bipod deleted, >you will be hearing no more from me on the subject. > >Apologies to all for taking us on an off topic, but perhaps informative >journey. >Neal > Sandy Licht Phone: 409-898-8218 Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A 11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the LORD...