It's true, the case is very well-made, and has a belt clip that is easy to use and makes the thing comfortable to wear. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -----Original Message----- .From: "Sandy Licht"<slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> .Sent: 5/31/07 2:54:53 PM .To: "bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"<bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"<bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> .Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port, imbalance. . .The case is handy to have, anyway. . .At 12:46 PM 5/31/2007, Otto Zamora wrote: .>hello, .> .>If you have the case, you can use the case as a pretty stable .>platform, once you put the unit in the case that is. .> .>Otto .> .> .>---------- .>From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx .>[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Phil Parr .>Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:11 PM .>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx .>Subject: [bookport] Book poart, imbalance. .> .> A while ago their was quite a lively discussion on this list .> of the book ports imbalance when laid on it's back. Main points .> being, when it is in that position using the six buttons at the .> bottom of the telephone stile key pad causes it to tip because of .> the belt clip affixed to the back of the unit. I have given this .> design flaw a good bit of thought from time to time and considered .> some complicated fixes and a couple of simple solutions. Well, you .> could just fold a paper napkin to the correct thickness and place .> it under the and of the book port and actually that works pretty .> well. I have a small shop so, I considered building a wooden cradle .> for the appliance but, gave that idea up, to much trouble. I .> removed the screws holding the case together and found my nerve .> flagging when it came to removing the works of the book port to get .> to the belt clip. Of course any work around must be accomplished .> with out compromising the integrity of the cover to the battery .> compartment. For what it is worth here are today's final .> solutions to this vexing little problem. .> You may or may not no you can buy Velcro strips in several .> different lengths and sizes at many retail stores. Of course .> Wall-Mart, I would think all dollar stores, and most pharmacies .> would have it. What I have seen has the mail and female locked .> together and has a peal off backing on both. I cut a peace slightly .> smaller then the battery cover, pealed off the film covering the .> sticky stuff on the back of the mail and affixed it to the door. .> Then I found a peace of cardboard the correct thickness, and .> attached the female Velcro to said cardboard. I even went one step .> further and put a peace of Velcro on the arm of my recliner so when .> I recline or leave the chair rapidly the book port remains in place. .> I am not touting this as the only or even the best solution to .> the problem, just one of many and also, one that works very well. .> .> Phil Parr. .>No virus found in this incoming message. .>Checked by AVG Free Edition. .>Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.4/825 - Release Date: .>5/30/2007 3:03 PM . .Sandy Licht . .Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A . .11 For 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. .12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me .in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by .you," says the Lord. . .