I'm getting all geared up for ROAR and the Baltics and have purchased a monopad, voice recorder, camcorder (http://www.dvspot.com/reviews/sony/hc90-review/index.shtml) and a mini-printer but no laptop as yet. (Printer probably won't go on trip but need it anyway)

Got a good deal on camcorder by calling Sony VIP service thru American Express Platinum.(1-877-216-7669) I'm quite confident that they will take care of any possible problems that could occur and 4 years of insurance, including accidental, was only $140.

And, since Andrea and Doug will be on ROAR I now know just how far I can push them before they are tempted to poke me in the nose after staying in their home for 5 days :>)
Cheers! Ray