Phil, I paid 239 bucks. The Olympus is great but it doesn't orally name the files and you can't tell battery status. I do love its sound and portability. Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil Parr To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:48 AM Subject: [bookport] Then their is this. I bought an Olympus one gig recorder/player. It plays windows media files, audible files, and comes with stereo mikes. Besides that, all functions are spoken in a clear voice. Cost, 260$, a bargain I think. I rest my case. Phil Parr. __________ NOD32 2117 (20070315) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com