Merriguy

I'm just using a little Sony TX37 notebook, wireless access point and Optus Cable these days. I can then move around the house/garden at will. Was up in Coolangatta during Cup week and took the notebook, and used it with a smartphone for internet access and although access was slower it was pretty usable. And there's nothing like backing a winner from the bathroom. Did that come out right...?

I agree that a decent calc is a must. I've never come to grips with the on screen ones. Big key's and numbers too. A decent multifunction printer is a good investment. I like the Brother MFC-8860DN.

A shredder and a fire-rated safe.

On the software side a tabbed browser is a must. Avant is my browser of choice and I make alot of use of its auto refresh function. Something like ScanSoft Paperport can be really handy to keep all your digital files in order. Don't forget to back things up. Acronis True Image Home can be a real life saver. eWallet or similar to keep your password and account details safe. Maybe a decent USB/Firewire external drive to keep the backups on. You can then lock this away in the safe. RoboForm can be quite useful too.

Pixie