I have to agree with David. The ability to buy the needed batteries for the bookport over the counter almost anywhere is a big convenience, as is also be able to buy the CF cards over the counter at any retail place that sells them. Lois -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.0/248 - Release Date: 2/1/2006