Hi there globe-trotters!

I'll be travelling to Europe (UK) this summer with my trusty lap-top, and I
wondered if there is a readily available (or else, let's create one
together) list of the "right stuff" to take with me (wrt the laptop, that is!)

I'm thinking:

Power:    Adapters, plugs, transformers, etc
Modem:    Do they work in Europe?, cables, adapters(?), etc
Phone:    DO US cell phones work in Europe?,
Pagers:   Do any paging services have a global presence, and how do they compare
          in Europe?
ISP:      What ISPs have a global presence, and how do they compare in Europe?
          Is it worthwhile signing up temporarily with a local, or "free" ISP
          for the duration?
Other?

My itinerary is (at present) strictly UK, but helpful hints for the mainland
would also be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

TOny