Well it would work for that, and it certainly isn't that heavy. I could write to the reader users list if you want or maybe I can find the address for you and you could join and ask your questions. Have a blessed day, Nicki We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 _____ From: maithe007 [mailto:maithe007@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 10:27 PM To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: question about handheld reader The reason I would like one is for the library research I need to do. Too many of the books I need are reference material and I cannot take it out of the library. Also, I do not wish to damage the books. This would also make my trips to Barnes and Noble much easier. *L* Maithe ----- Original Message ----- From: Cindy Ray <mailto:cindyray@xxxxxxxxx> To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 10:23 PM Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: question about handheld reader Well, I don't think you hold it for long. You position it, take the picture, and then you shouldn't have to hold it while the picture is processing and the reading is going on. Not sure I would want to read voluminous materials with it. Cindy Lou