Actually, the batteries that ship with Book Port may change from time to = time depending on supply, price, and availability. We recommend a good alkaline battery. While battery manufacturers would = strongly disagree, we have found that the name brands pretty much provide = the same consistently good results. Stick with a brand name, and you = should be in good shape. >>> wd8ldy@xxxxxxxxxx Tuesday, February 01, 2005 4:07:30 AM >>> Hi list! Can someone advise me what brand of batteries ships with the Bookport? = I'd=20 like to try to get the same brand here but failed to get that information= =20 when they died. Cheers, Dave 115-A Musselburgh Rise=20