I have a similar heat pad to this one for when I use my laptop on my lap..stops the burn marks!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Targus-PA248U-Notebook-Chill-Pad/dp/B0000AKA8Y
Maybe use the Amazon link if purchasing as it benefits OCF
http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/products/books.htm
They mention other items however there are some great books you may like as well.
I was lucky to have a blackerry (work supplied) that kept me in touch via email however a notebook is still a lot more flexible if you want to connect to the web easily especially this site.
Gabriele

History Leukoplakia bx 8/2006 SCC floor mouth T3N0M0- Verrucous Carcinoma.
14 hour 0p SCC-Right ND/excision/marginal mandibulectomy 9/2006, 4 teeth removed, flap from wrist, trach-ng 6 days- no chemo/rad.
6 ops and debulking (flap/tongue join) + bx's 2006-2012.
bx Jan 2012 Hyperkeratosis-Epithelial Dysplasia
24cm GIST tumour removed 8/2013. Indefinite Oral Chemo.

1/31/16 passed away peacefully surrounded by family