Hubby says that McDonald's info is old. It is free now and you should be able to do it without any fuss.

There are many free wifi's now. Without having one, you can't really walk your route, to check I guess?

The wifi signals are not strong...so they drop off very quickly from the location source. I know Panera restaurant

With winter coming, you are planning on being out and doing this? I am just asking.

I don't use my cell much outside, or computers at all. I prefer to experience the moments tech free in public.

If it were me, I'd save up for an iPad. My son has used one and says it is totally rad!

Even upNorth, I rarely use the laptop. We recharge it in the laundromat so I can put my pictures on it...and I visit here briefly, because it is my "job" so to speak. But most of the time I do without any internet connection up there.

If this is a conflict with Alan over computer times, that would be different IMO. I'd invest in something like Jo suggests, because over the long haul that would be best for your bucks.