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Some WiFi routers allow setup of a 'guest' wireless network. This means they can connect to the Internet (possibly even filtered - I.e. blocking torrent downloading) but not access shared network devices like printers, storage/SAN devices, etc.

When you setup that guest account... this is a good time to think about your virus/malware protection, backup strategy and enable whole-disk encryption. Based on how the average PC users behaves online, I would prefer to be safe rather than sorry.

@SocialCow:
I am an Apple fan, iPhone4 owner and I totally agree with you. Although I think the iPhone products are great, it's the hotel's own fault for investing in supporting a single platform and proprietary connector. Bluetooth or 3.5mm connectivity (or both) to speakers is completely adequate.

I've had the new iPad (3rd gen) for a few days and although the screen is superb, I still prefer my e-Ink Sony Reader for books. The reader is so small and light - the iPad way too heavy.

Now for magazines (Zinio of PDF files), the iPad is simply amazing. And I can imagine it would be very useful for text books, particularly books heavy with pictures, etc.

I will continue to use my e-ink device for books and the iPad for everything else. :-)

I've got a new iPad on pre-order but I don't see any possibility of ditching my Sony T1 Reader any time soon. The text is crisp and there is no backlight on your typical reader which limits eye strain.

I expect to make great use of the iPad for magazine content, but not for books.

I am not a huge fan of this setup but I do like the lamp. I would find it hard to drop down from dual monitors to a single 21" screen on the iMac. I would consider going from my dual 23" to the 27" iMac - maybe.

What speakers in the pics?

I tend to do this as well and keep the PDFs on DropBox. Any time I have a new item purchased, I just save the PDF and recycle the manual. If the manual is on CD I copy the manual and toss the CD.

@Our Semi Organic Life: I agree... With an iPhone sized device, you can do most tasks with one hand. With the Galaxy Note you are often forced to use both hands... problematic if you are carrying a bag, riding the subway, holding your girls hand, etc.

BTW the old phone I sometimes use if the BenQ E72. It was super cheap even way back in 2007 or 2008 when I bought it new for about $100 unlocked!

I think it looks smart but I am not a fan of the wall mounted speakers. Either have them professionally painted white or put them down low under the TV IMO.

Also I like the large sofa which gives you the choice of paying attention to the TV, window or fireplace. I am not a fan of the TV being the focal point and I think this example is a good trade-off.

This is cool. I've been thinking about something like this for those times when I need to store my MacBook Air 11" in the trunk of my car. My work laptop has a lock slot so I keep a cable in the trunk at all times... but the Mac makes me nervous as it has no lock slot.

Looks like Pacsafe have something similar:
http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=3&_action=detail&id=117

Been using an ID clip to hold my headphones for years. Except I wrap the cable around my hand a few times and clip somewhere in the loop - seems to work better for longer cables.

I also sometimes use an Altoid or similar tin when I am trying to keep the headphones from getting crushed in a gear bag.