Only trouble I have with an internal speaker is this: it adds complexity to the jack. I not so fondly remember the jack with switch behind it on my second handi-cassette; I'm sure aph could have gotten me another one for the price, but my repair guy couldn't get ahold of one because it was so odd. If aph adds a speaker, I'd much rather have a button to press to activate it or at least a standard jack without an oddball switch just begging to break. On Sun, 5 Feb 2006 10:15:26 +1100, you wrote: >Hi, > >This is my first message to the list. I have had a bookport since December >last year, and think it is great. I was wondering whether you have thought >about an internal speaker? I guess that would make the device a bit bulky, >but I really don't like ear buds!!! > >However, I find the buttons are great, and wouldn't like them flush with the >machine. > >Sue. >sjfryer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx