I prefer the pack mate for club meetings and stuff which is a big reason I 
bought it, and some other things but I find myself opting for the laptop 
more. On vacation this year I'd like to not bring the pack mate at all but I 
don't feel like coming back and having to restore everything because the 
battery's dead again. 2 weeks is about the limit but I may try it. I prefer 
my laptop and won't use either very much while I'm away, 1 less thing to 
carry is 1 less thing to carry, especially with my go kit now what it is.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 10:06 AM
Subject: pack-mate


> hi;
> This is just personal preference but even though it is larger and the
> battery doesn't last as long it seems much more economical to just keep a
> lap top up to date.  I don't have a problem plugging the thing in
> occasionally or carrying something that is a bit larger.  The constant 
> drain
> for updates that sometimes are of questionable value can just get old!
> Richard