Certainly can.When shopping, bear in mind you'll need one with a...

Certainly can.
When shopping, bear in mind you'll need one with a PDF reader.
I prefer Windows operating system.
After a bit of mucking around you can send/receive emails through your home email address.
1 more thing, I downloaded a remote desktop controller(link below) so I could take control of the kids computers while I was at work. I had a great time turning their computers on and off.

http://secure.logmein.com/dmcq/092/home.asp