I’m currently experimenting with HiQ MP3, but I haven’t found anything that’s perfect.

Anne, my sister-in-law let me borrow a wireless/bluetooth keyboard she picked up for maybe $15-20 that worked wonderfully with my iPad. I was able to write an article and a column with it. I was HOPING they’d give me one for my birthday, but I got other cool stuff instead.

Thanks Lori. We’re still waiting for the results, but my brother (who thankfully doesn’t feel the least bit ill) is ready to start fighting!

Thanks, Anne.

The cards are a good idea. I have an equivalent — a purse-sized notebook the size of the cards. Keeps them in order (I’m a bit messy).

I also carry 3×5 cards to jot down stuff…

Sharon, twins once again. 🙂 I forgot about the mouse. I carry one, too, for the exact same reason.

Paula, I’m sorry you’re going through this, as well. Not fun no matter what the prognosis, is it? Prayers right back at you.

Good idea on the “paper keeper” be it a binder or whatever. Papers get so disorganized when I’m traveling, and I can’t tell you how often I’ve driven myself crazy trying to find one sheet of paper. Out of four, no less!

Another option on WiFi is to increase the data package on the cell phone to unlimited (if it’s available). I know AT&T allows so much “hotspot” usage before they dial back the speed, so it may not be ideal.

A close family member has a biopsy this morning—not so much to confirm the ailment, but to determine the exact type/stage of it so they can plan the best course of treatment. We know not to hope for an “all clear” diagnosis, so we’re praying for a good prognosis. So my thoughts were fragmented this morning, too. I hope work will be a nice distraction while we wait for the results, which he was told would be about three days.

So good timing with your list. I didn’t know you could get pay-as-you-go service for tablets. Mine is old (a hand-me-down) and so far I’ve only used it with WiFi.

One more item I’d add to your list: Some type of large folder, binder, or briefcase to keep all of your notes and papers together.

Thanks Mary. 🙂

Sounds like you’ve mastered the portable office! I like the bag for all the goodies idea. I use a purse my husband bought at an art fair — perfect size for the Surface. Didn’t save it, though, when I set it down hard on the floor. I cracked that screen and didn’t realize it until probably a month later. Ugh. No fixing those!