The best thing for portability is a NETbook - 8 - 10 hours battery life, usb connectivity, no cd/dvd drive and very light and compact.  In AU you can pick them up for about $200 - $300, so in the UK you will probably get them cheaper than than this after the conversion rate. Good luck Let us know if you get any recommendations off list. Thanks, Jerry On Oct 15, 2011, at 2:53 PM, Bob Sangster wrote: > > Hello all, > > Firstly, I live in England, so without being rude, some ideas may not be available in the UK. I am after a portable method of carrying my FTM file around the various 'study centres' during my research travels, and am hoping to pick the brains of those with experience in this. My del ma is: > > 1) I would rather not carry a 15/17 inch laptop with me. > 2) I find smart phone screens too small to use usefully. > 3) Call me old fashioned, but although I admire the likes of the Ipod/Ipad etc, I resent purchasing a product that traps you into one supplier only. I like the freedom of my own choice. > 4) Those of you who no doubt have similar preferences, I hope may be able to guide me in the right direction ie. Notebook, Tablet or other method. > > Basically, I am after long battery life, (5-6 hrs), portability, able to use FTM on the product, readability. Therefore, ideas and thoughts would be appreciated . > > > > Enjoy Life. > Never promise, but will always try. > Regards, > Bob Sangster