"If I need Internet access, I rely on my Treo, which has served me well in spite of its small keyboard and small screen limitations," says Rosenberg.

For Internet access while on the train, LocaModa's An uses EV-DO wireless data cards in his notebook. "LocaModa does mobile business and signage display, so I have pretty much one of everything, including wireless data PC cards and service for , and ," An notes. On the Boston/New York run, reports An, "There aren't any dead spots worth noting. There are of course, dead spots in the stations."

Over 100 train stations in the U.S. have .

One nice thing about the train: while delays may happen, they're not subject to road traffic, and they are less impacted by weather.

Get On the Bus, Gus