About carry-on baggage when traveling with Continental Airlines?

numb3r_0n3_idiot asked: I read the carry-on baggage regulations on continental.com (http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/carry-on.aspx) and I got confused… it says that I can have one carry-on and 1 personal item, then it list what kind of personal item I can bring… Does this mean that I have to choose between carrying my digital camera, mp3 player, and laptop? [...]

How do I measure my carry on bag?

“There should be no more than 45 inches in dimensions (length + width + height) or weigh more than 40 lbs/18 kg. – American AirlinesIch read that you continue on the southwest 10x16x24 means for American Airlines? Sorry, I’m “good with numbers. <” Backpack purse, briefcase, laptop or similar object as a purse or pocket [...]