I have another suggestion that occurred to me. It might be good if they put a layer of closed cell foam in the case. This is the kind of foam that you sleep on when you go camping, kindof hard and rubbery, but very insolating. They might even just put a frame of foam on the inside of the case, around the edges of the bp so it protects the bp from bumps on the edge. Has any one seen the leather belt case for the ipod? This is a sharp design and something similar, with a front flap for protection could be built for the BP. Rusty ____________________ Skype: rustyperez Yahoo and AIM: reliroo Check out my blog at http://rusty-perez.blogspot.com -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Learned Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 11:16 AM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Book Port case coming soon! I would like to thank everybody for the great input regarding a case design for the Book Port. At this time Executive Products is in the process of designing a leather case with the end user in mind. Your emails have been sent to Executive Products Inc for review. For more information about their many products designed for the blind, you can visit their website at http://executiveproductsinc.com/ Thank you again. Scott Without my morning coffee, I'm just like a dried up piece of roast goat. Johann Sebastian Bach ----- Original Message ----- From: "Walt Smith" <ka3agm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:57 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: bookport case design suggestions? I tend to see most of the suggestions made thus far as excellent, except that since I don't use ear buds, a pouch for them would be unnecessary in my case. I do realize, though, that a lot of others _do_ use them, so I certainly wouldn't oppose one. Perhaps Executive Products, who manufacture the cases for the six models of PAC Mate and several models of GPS receivers could take this on, provided a basic design could be established. Could someone from APH give us an estimate as to how many of the current model Book Ports have been sold so that we could perhaps give Executive Products an idea as to the potential market? Executive Products makes excellent use of Velcro and pouches that slide over or clip to the shoulder strap, providing considerable flexibility in terms of expanding the base case design. They're also one of the most completely accommodating companies I've ever dealt with. Their cases are very high quality genuine leather and as such, aren't cheap, but they're about as functional as you will ever see and the company has a history of being outstandingly flexible in terms of making adjustments to the standard PAC Mate cases for individuals. For example, while the standard cases don't include it, they will punch a small hole in the bottom of the case so that if necessary, the PM user can perform a cold reset of the device without removing it from the case. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Learned" <learnedtechnology@xxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:32 PM Subject: [bookport] bookport case design suggestions? Hello, I am wondering what people would like to see in the design of a Book Port case. 1: would you want room for storage cards, if so, how many cards do you need to have with you at all times. 2: Would you like to have a pocket for earbuds or head phones? 3: Would you want the front left open or covered with a flap? If so, in which direction would you want it to fold back? 4: Would you just want to have a form-fitting case without pockets for accessories that protects the Book Port from damage,? 5: What means of carrying the Book Port would you most likely use. A shoulder strap, belt clip, or a hand strap? Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions,all input is very much appreciated. Scott Without my morning coffee, I'm just like a dried up piece of roast goat. Johann Sebastian Bach ----- Original Message ----- From: "Howard C. Ainsworth" <ainswho@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:37 PM Subject: [bookport] design suggestion Tomyou reminded me to also suggest a rubber moulding on the underside of the unit to stop it rocking when operating it with it lying flat on a desk surface. The edge surround and the underside pad could be in one moulding and removable to open the bbattery compartment. The problem would be to leave the belt clip available. Howard. ----- Original Message ----- From: tom hawkins To: Book Port Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:28 AM Subject: [bookport] new unit proposal Any consideration of a new unit should include a wide, thick rubber edge to protect the unit from accidental falls from tables and pockets etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.25/102 - Release Date: 9/14/2005 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.25/102 - Release Date: 9/14/2005