I, too, like things the way they are. >>> lskutchan@xxxxxxx 04/08/05 08:52AM >>> While we are on this subject. What is the opinion of the list on the subject of rechargeable vs alkalyn batteries in a future Book Port design? I am personally very happy with the way the current system works, because there is never any down time while the unit recharges, you don't have to take a charger with you, and power is always just two AAs away. >>> ewers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Friday, April 08, 2005 8:32:41 AM >>> Ok, Larry is the man and if the man says yes, then yes it is. Is there no limit to how good this product can be? -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of LARRY SKUTCHAN Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 6:32 AM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: USB power Yes, that is our intent. >>> joenorton1@xxxxxxxxxxx Friday, April 08, 2005 5:35:42 AM >>> Hi APH and listers: I know that the BookPort while plugged into the USB port uses a certain amount of power from the batteries. However, it occurs to me that the USB port can provide all the power needed and it seems odd that the BP couldn't take advantage of this instead of draining the batteries for this function. My Braille display at work runs completely off the USB port without the need for any other external power source. Could this be eventually true of the BP if you ever update the hardware? Thanks!