
[From Jordan Teichmann, in Toronto, Ontario Canada] Just before leaving for a four month backpacking trip to Europe I picked up a used Palm TX. Having left behind a significant other, it was my lifeline to home. Every open wifi network was a free refresh of my gmail inbox, and when I had time to myself I used a fold-up keyboard to compose my replies. I still use it for Sudoku and receiving mail on campus, as it's great for areas with free wireless. Despite my fondness for the device, it's a bit combersome to carry around a cell phone as well, and I imagine my next choice will be a hybrid between the two.