Had to hook up to the 3g recently... the things just so much easier to carry around than a laptop when you're out and about and the battery lasts longer. Found a nice accessory at the AT&T store... the Otter Box. Added that and a screen protector, now the things darn near indestructible. Considering I'd like to be able to toss it in a saddlebag that's a plus. Using the map feature with the aerial photos and self-locating GPS... it'll even help if out in the boonies on unfamiliar trails where getting lost is a real possibility. Plus with skype it doubles as a phone if needed in emergency. Very high-tech as cowboy gear goes.