I do see an advantage to rechargables. If you're reading in a stationary place, you can play it using AC. yes,the cord's a hastle, but you could read for hours and not lower your battery, like the handy casette. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@xxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 2:33 AM Subject: [bookport] Re: smaller > Phil > > I am one of those who see no reason for a smaller BP > as the original BP is certainly small and portable enough. > The newer unit will be easier to misplace and then find, > hand the convenience of regular aa long life batteries beats hands-down > the nusiance of recharging especially when one of the optimum uses of a bp > is when one is traveling. > > > >