I've got a number of 10 hour+ trips coming up at the back of the bus and I'm thinking it's not an unreasonable idea to try and do some work (okay, I'm really just looking for an excuse to splurge on a new laptop).

So my question to the group: What tips/tricks do you have to help create an environment where you can work in economy?

In particular:

- How do you make sure you're not upsetting your neighbors by clicking away on a keyboard in close quarters

- Is there any part of the back of the plane you find more conducive to a working environment?

- Will an Apple iBook fit in the front seat pocket during take-off/landing safely?

- What's the longest you've managed to work before it gets too tiring?


Any thoughts would be most appreciated.