Laptops, Handhelds, PDA's (Bring or NOT!!!)

[sthrnlife]

I am new to the cruising community and am gathering information before I scout out my first trip. With all of this technology out there, do many of you bring it aboard while out on the open water while traveling?? (laptops, handhelds, etc.) to manage accounts while gone, plan new trips, search weather, etc. from on board. Do they have wireless connection access while out on the water. Again i'm new so sorry for the ignorance, thanks