OK, that does make a difference, thanks for clearing that one up. Michael McCarty Fred's Head Database Coordinator American Printing House for the Blind www.aph.org >>> PRADER@xxxxxxx 04/25/05 04:11PM >>> Michael: If you were to just copy the audio files, you wouldn't have all of the navigational features available or set book marks. And, you also lose the option to be able to speed up the file via the Book Port Transfer. So, while it may be a shorter wait, there is somewhat of a disadvantage, unless you don't care about those things in a particular file. Pamela >>> mmccarty@xxxxxxx 04/25/05 02:22PM >>> Is going through the transfer software slower than just copying the files from Windows Explorer? I know it is for text if some translation needs to be done, but what about audio files? What is the difference in an MP3 that went through the transfer software, and one that didn't to the BP? Michael McCarty Fred's Head Database Coordinator American Printing House for the Blind www.aph.org >>> lskutchan@xxxxxxx 04/25/05 12:47PM >>> Basicaly, if you just copy a file to a card then put that card in BP, you can use navigation commands to move through that file. This is a great aid in podcasts and other mp3 files. >>> r-carter@xxxxxxx Monday, April 25, 2005 12:43:21 PM >>> Hi, Beta 27 does seem to have fixed the cutting off of phrases in audio files. I have found no other problems so far. Could someone explain what you mean by Book Port now supports navigation for unindexed mp3 files. What has changed. Are you talking about files that have not been sent via the transfer software? Are you talking about files that have been sent via the transfer software but that are just straight mp3 files like podcasts? How does one need to set the software to take advantage of the navigation? Should the software be sent to treat the files as music or as audio?I don't see anything about this in the manual. Did I miss it? Thanks, Robert Carter