ya, i dont know whether or not im going to want to expose my 360 to the elements over there, the thing heats up enough as is.  as for my laptop, that's quite a bit more investement, and im not so sure it's a good idea to take that thing over there either.  i guess it depends on where i get stationed.  generally speaking though, heat+sand arent too healthy for electronics.
 

great.... i leave for iraq on the 19th   guess ill have to wait a while