Except for MP3 files, you cannot simply copy any files directly--you must run them through the transfer program. If you were to just copy a text file or Audible book, it wouldn't read on the BP. That's a pretty basic advantage, I'd say. <g> ----- Original Message ----- From: James Nuttall To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 9:22 AM Subject: [bookport] Advantages in Using Book Port Transfer Software What are the advantages in using the transfer software to place files on the Book Port as opposed to simply moving them there directly? Jim Nuttall -- Michigan