Ars Technica has published an article on the use and impact of consumer electronics in war zones by US soliders.  Not exactly hardware related, but interesting reading to say the least.

"American servicemen have always brought along a piece of home to whevever they have served. In Afghanistan and Iraq, that piece of home is likely to be an iPod, GameBoy Advance, or portable DVD player. What role do consumer electronics play on the front lines?"