So while the System Admin starting working on it (upgrading drivers to replace bad ones), I devised a strategy to let me get SOME work done. I used my iPod Touch. It’s a great little toy tool. I’ve had it for a year and never truly “used” it.

I had my work email setup in Mail but turned on. I turned that on, downloaded my messages, forwarded and replied to those that needed my attention and left the rest for when my workstation was restored.

Next, I needed an IM client. We use MSN messenger for inter-office communication when possible (cheap) and also with some (tech-savvy) clients so I needed to access that. I chose Fring because it was free and multi-functional. Within 2 minutes I was online and ready to chat with anyone. And my timing was great.

With my Touch, I could use the website to do some stuff, manage email, MSN, even access Word and Excel files if necessary. I was pretty impressed on how much actual WORK I could accomplish on my little tool.

I still miss GPS and real networking when I’m on the go that would be provided by an actual iPhone but in a year, that’s never been a “requirement.”