Originally Posted by
744driver
A lot of guys have international data plans that are good for checking email, and sending/receiving text messages to wife/girlfriend/kids, etc.
Also very useful is the Apple Airport Express which gives you the capability to plug in a cable internet and make yourself a wifi in your layover hotel...can also sync your iphone or ipod touch.
Skype is the best for calling home, etc.
The airport experss is key. You can also charg off of the built in USB port. It's an all in one apple support station. And its only slightly larger than a deck of cards.