Laptop Travel

So, we get to New Orleans and the hotel's DSL and wireless are kaput.

Spent a lot of time walking around with half an eye toward seeing an Internet Cafe.

Of course, there was a Starbucks nearby with wireless Internet access, but it would cost nearly $6 for an hour and after I paid $3.50 for a plain cup of coffee I decided they'd already got enough of my money.

Someone told me there was wireless near our set, so I set out - laptop in arms - to locate it.

Today I discovered this keychain-compatable device:



Much safer and less geeky than wandering around with your laptop cradled like an infant.

And for $26, well, it's better than insurance.


Ultra-portable Keychain-compatible Wi-fi Signal Locator