Hi Robert, The Ipod is certainly usable. You may be somewhat limited because you can't see the screen but it's doable for playing music and books. You'll need a program called Anapod Explorer (about $30) and some patience to work with the interface until you get accustomed to it but I'd say go ahead and get one if you want one. I love my Ipod and use it all the time. Kimberly -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx