Well, have now completed step two in the process of being able to spend more time aboard BuscaBrisas... Step one was the laptop. Step two is the ability to connect to the internet via a cell phone. The connection speed is only 19.2k but I think that will be sufficient for my needs, especially since the bulk of file transfer can be done during the "free unlimited minutes" time periods. Field testing to take place next week on the Chesapeake! Results to follow. Tod