[Robertb]

Dear Kenny and all:

I think sometimes people do not fully understand Firmware Upgrades. They are not really correction only. They also improve the device. Yes, we do monitor the Astak threads and send emails to the factory to make corrections where needed. But, we also use Firmware Upgrades to add features that were never advertised (such as Hyperlinks and the Search Function). I try very hard to make the device better from the info on MobileRead Forum. To me, that is a good way to do things. I DO need to update the FAQ sheet again to expalin HOW to utilize the Hyperlinks and the Search Function.

Kenny... nobody I know has ever had the slightest problem with the Music Zone. It plays really well and plays WHILE you read music. We are now trying to build in better control of the volume while you read thru the scroll wheel. I am hoping we can get it to do more with the Music Zone.

Yes, when you have an SD card in the slot it becomes the primary. Most people seem to like that as they load on their books and music onto the card and not the internal memory.

The menu font sizing improvement was done in the November 5 Firmware Upgrade.

Agreed, "Music Is Playing" is a poor choice of wording. This happens when the factory is in China. It should say "Music Zone is available or ready" or something like that. It is somewhat useless info that is confusing.

The bookmarking was improved in a September Firmware Upgrade. All I have heard on here is that the bookmarking is now fine. Kenny, let me know what you encounter with Bookmark after you do the Firmware Upgrades (if you have not yet) and I will have the factory rework again. I am always open to your help.