Actually, we are thinking that the device will have more then 7 buttons. We are looking at adding two additional buttons to the standard six, allowing one to make a capital letter with a single keystroke, and the other for control purposes. I may also include some arrow keys for added functionality. The device may be thinker then a standard palm. But perhaps a model intended for small size can also be done making it as close as possible to a plam. As for slower input, the top input rate of a palm is considered 15 words per minute. A lot slower then typing. We want low cast, low battery requirement, and the most power we can pack. -- Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net ------------------ I really have little to do with them, for I mingle with my peers or no one, and since I have no peers, I mingle with no one. Ignatius Reilly (Confederacy of Dunces)