I have an event invitation on Facebook that's pretty obviously spam. I don't want to risk it being a virus - is there any way to delete it without clicking "respond"? [eta: Nevermind, I was able to remove it without going all the way into the event.]

And now for the REALLY important question - how long do we think it will be before AT&T stores have iPhone 4s in stock? There's one only a few blocks from my office, much more convenient than going to an Apple store.

There is also the solar charger backpack [link]

Yeah, she is definitely getting a solar charger or there would be no point in taking a lap top. But 4 watts is a bit low. The trip involves a series of semi-permanent campsites, so she should be able to find sunny spots.

Yeah, the One Laptop idea sounds like a good one. It does sound ideal.

Coffee and a tech question: forgive me if it's a little unintelligible; it's early.

So, my free Office I got with the laptop runs out in a few days. I've heard good things about Google docs, but I wanted to get people's opinions.

I use Word and Powerpoint -- is it ok to just switch off to GoogleDocs? Is it comparable? Can I still access and edit my Word and PP docs?

Thanks, all.

Google Docs will definitely handle Word, but I don't know about PowerPoint.

ION, I walked past the AT&T store that's on my way to work this morning and there was a line all the way down the block! One of my co-workers was there and he said people had been lining up at 4am. There was an AT&T guy there giving out vouchers for people to come back at noon when the second shipment came in, but even then they were sold out of the 32GB models for at least a week, so...argh. No new phone for Jess.

I use Word and Powerpoint -- is it ok to just switch off to GoogleDocs? Is it comparable?

In terms of features and experience, I'd say it isn't comparable. It will handle basic stuff and be able to read files, but it's several steps back from the actual applications. Worth a shot, but IMO the $90 for Office Home and Student edition is worth the money especially if you have more than one computer (it's a license for up to 3 computers).

Oh, it's only (only!?) $90? That's better than I thought.

I think I'll just go ahead and get that. I will have to wait a couple of weeks, but my PP's for the classes are already made up; I can tweak them at the office.

Thanks, all.

I think Home and Student is actually $146, but a must have, IME.

Well, mine cost $90, but I got it during back-to-school season and it was discounted.

Crap, it's $125 right now. [link]

I'll bet you'll see it on sale in about a month.