1. BookPort has a built-in notetaker. 2. BookPort has a search feature where one can search for a string of text inside a file. 3. BookPort can handle certain HTML and MS Word files. 4. With the BookPort, you can navigate through a file character by character, and get the phonetic equivalent of characters. 5. BookPort supports more flexible navigation inside MP3 files than does the BookCourier. -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of A. Chew Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 10:59 AM To: bookport Subject: [bookport] guidance I am in the market for a handheld player. currently considering a BookpOrt or a BookCourier. can someone give five reason to select the bookport over the bookcourier? thanks arnold chew San Jose, ca a1chew@xxxxxxxxxxx