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  1. Thought it would be prudent to share my work/communications/entertainment setup for others who may find it useful information. Computing: I use a dual-core Lenovo Thinkpad x120e E-350 (which have surprisingly held their on-line price near what I paid over a year ago - $460). I chose this laptop primarily because I have used Thinkpads for years in a Corp. setting and am now addicted to their Trac-point (red nub mousing device) and extremely durable/comfortable keyboard. This thing has run 8-10hours a day for 400+ days without issue. It also has the secondary benefit of being quasi-capable of decent gaming (Modern Warfare 3 was toward the limit) and video playback (1080p on my 46" LCD at home), while still managing appx. 5hrs of runtime on the battery. It is a little more power hungry than a comparative Intel powered device @ 65w & 3.25VDC. I have recently purchased a DC charger from Ebay ($15) so there's no need for INversion, etc. to charge in the Sunrader. I run Windows 7 (after a brief and regretful affair with Windows 8) on a 320gb 7200rpm HDD. On the software side I mostly utilize Web-based stuff for work, but have run Photoshop CS6 on it a couple times without issue. It is "Netbook" sized, so that may be an issue for some. Cell/Wifi/Data: I use a Samsung Galaxy Note LTE for my primary communications device (though the Galaxy Note 2 is now available, with a 3rd on the way). I have StraightTalk's $50/month unlimited plan (using AT&T's towers for better or worse) and can tether to my Laptop via WiFi using an app called Fox-Fi. This enables me to have internet wherever a data signal is available (most places now, either 3g or 4g) and conduct business as usual. I can also use the included stylus (yes think Palm era) on the GIGANTIC 5.5" screen to annotate PDFs for e-faxing to clients, etc (eliminating the need for a printer/fax for my situation). The large screen is also very nice when using it as a GPS device with Google Navigation. I also have an extended (5000mah) battery which will run the thing for 48hrs straight or 24hrs full-tilt (all radios engaged and tethered to laptop). I cannot say enough good about this setup. And am a full-fledged Android convert after years of iOS. Misc: My wife uses my old first gen iPad as a surfing/movie/book/occasional gaming device. All seems to work nicely together, and keeps us connected/entertained when neccessary. Hope this is of some help to others looking at mobile setups. -Patrick
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