Chris: This has probably always been this way. I checked with firmware 1.0.4, and = had the same problem. You probably have too many files in each folder. I = wouldn't push it much passed 15 or so. Rob Meredith >>> chrisg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 09/13/04 10:33AM >>> i've noticed with the new beta that i have a folder full of mp3 files and = to go from one to another to start/stop playing it takes a second or two = before it will do the task.