Byron, didn't I post here earlier about Heritage Information Technologies, a firm out of West Virginia? They made a proposal to the Garden which is still being considered, which struck me as very reasonable. They have a system which was unique when they demonstrated it to us. Someone may have since emulated it, tho it is patented. It's based upon ROM chips in units fixed at specific sites, with options for hearing systems, either hand held, or loudspeaker, or both. It is very cleverly designed to be multi-layered, with keyed access cards, or keyed hand-held systems for different interest groups. Definitely a well thought out system. It can even be solar powered in outdoor sites! Anyway, I was impressed, I have no interest other than professional in the firm, and I've never used it. Loved the demo, thought the sales people were very straight, and thought that they delivered a package that in fact sold hardware, and let the museum create the content (though they had some subcontractors that they worked with.) They also were *very* flexible in their financing options, though I think they see us as a potential loss leader. The system is called POETS (Point of Exhibit Technology System or something) but don't hold that against them. Robert Griffin is the President, chief bottle-washer, etc. He struck all of us as a very straight shooter. Their phone is (304)647-9900. Feel free to tell him I sent you, though it probably won't help, at least it won't hurt. Eric Siegel [log in to unmask]