What technology can't you live without?

Sometimes when I need a break during the day (and slapball is not an option) I float on over to CNet.com. They review all kinds of tech items and report on new technologies coming out (anyone see their coverage of the iPhone 3.0 software??). One part of the site that I always liked was called "Show Us Yours" (http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10167_7-5503026-1.html). They haven't updated it in years, but it always intrigued me. Normal people showed the technologies that they use everyday, what keeps them going. I always wanted to submit my tech arsenal, but never got around to it. So here it goes:

I bought this laptop almost two years ago, August 2007 I believe. Yes, its very small, but powerful enough for even some of the most power hungry programs. The best part is how small it is. It weighs just under 4 pounds and is as powerful as one of those desktop beasts. I chose this as opposed to have a beast-ful desktop and a laptop on the side, this way when I'm away from my desk, I still have everything with me.

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Okay, so yes the laptop is small, but a 13.3" screen for everyday use would kill my eyes. That's why when I'm at my desk, the laptop is closed and it works just like a desktop. Hook up a 20" monitor, full keyboard, mouse and speakers and you would never know the difference. Need to run out somewhere, just grab the laptop and its back to super mobile. Definitely a great feature!

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Some people are addicted to their Blackberry's, for me it's the iPhone. I swear I am literally addicted to this thing, anyone who spends 15 minutes with me can definitely confirm this. (I even think that my iPhone is vibrating even when it's not, called Phantom Vibrated or Rigxiety... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringxiety). The best feature has to be the web-browser. Its full fledged HTML rendering is great for when you need to log in to SIDEARM for a last minute change and don't have a computer near by (one of the best things about SIDEARM for me is that it's mostly text based, loads really fast on the iPhone).

So there you go, that's what keeps me running on an everyday basis. Feel free to comment, let us know what you use everyday and just can't live without!

-David