This sounds very similar to my experience. I like the case from Executive Products because it can reduce the likelihood of falls, and if there is a fall, you probably won't lose your batteries. (I wish the belt clip on the EP case fased the other way or swiveled, but that is a minor problem.) I have had several opportunities to appreciate the durability of the Book Port. <grin> Knock on wood, but it seems to be "Angie-proof," and believe me, that's a rare thing! On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:59:09 -0500, Walt Smith wrote: >My BP has had three relatively serious falls and the worst thing that's >happened is that the batteries fell out and I lost my settings. I shudder to >even think what would have happened to a built-in micro drive.