THE SCENE
You are cruising - you are anchored offshore - the cybercafe is a short bus ride from the beach - a small problem : Surf ! enough to make sure that carrying your laptop in the dinghy is not a good idea! You have to get a bunch of E-mails sent off asap - not sending happy birthday to Bank Manager not good politics!
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Consider the Possibilities...
* Carry your web browser with all your favorite bookmarks
* Carry your calendar with all your appointments
* Carry your email client with all your contacts and settings
* Carry your instant messenger and your buddy list
* Carry your whole office suite along with your documents and presentations
* Carry your antivirus program and other computer utilities
* Carry all your important passwords and account information securely
Consider the Convenience...
* Have your favorite websites handy to recommend to a friend or colleague
* Have your presentation AND the required software ready to go for that big meeting
* Have your password with you if you want to bank online while traveling
* Have utilities handy when visiting family or friends that are having PC problems
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So a small plastic bag with tiny hardware safely waterproof inside - who's worried about a little dunking as you reach the sandy beach ? !