Think about it, if you have your BP in your pocket, the keys are not TOTALLY exposed but it's no problem to access them. On the other hand if you put your BP into your pocket, and cover that with your shirt and raincoat, good luck using the keys now. When the case flap is closed it is very difficult to use the keys since the flap is so thick. On the other hand open the flap, and the keys are 100% exposed with no added protection. Grant ----- Original Message ----- From: Tyler Wood To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:52 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: getting a case for bookport What are you talking about? For one thing, we want to see both kinds of reviews. But saying that the keys or "exposed" is wrong, as many people have stated. And how does this defeat the hole purpose-- first, you say that the keys are exposed. Then, you say, since there is a flap to protect them, that it defeats the hole purpose. You can't expect the keys to be exposed while stil being protected, they have to be covered by something- and, if your totally blind, this would make it harder to navigate the unit. Tyler ----- Original Message ----- From: Grant Hardy To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 1:29 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: getting a case for bookport My appologies that a simple opinion on the case provokes many irate products. If you're looking for a new product, would you want to see only positive reviews on the product? Also, if you close the flap, you no longer can access the keys, which defeats the whole purpose. Grant ----- Original Message ----- From: Sarah Cranston To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:45 AM Subject: [bookport] Re: getting a case for bookport In defense of the case, you can close the cover flap, thus removing the danger factor. -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Grant Hardy Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 12:38 AM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: getting a case for bookport Jumping in late here, guys, but I highly do not recommend the case. I ended up paying $70 Canadian which is a ripoff for a small leather case. The book port's keys are completely exposed, so if you're eating or doing dishes, you will get the book port dirty by playing with the keys. The case also doesn't have any storage for ear buds so while you can carry around the book port fine, what about your earphones? Just my personal opinion...I was very very disappointed. ----- Original Message ----- From: David Allen To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 7:45 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: getting a case for bookport Hi Bruce and list: When I called the company, I enquired as to shipping options. When I told her where I was, she said there was only one option available. Cheers, Dave ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.3/209 - Release Date: 21/12/2005