There has been much written about the boom created by Netbooks and
why people are using them. This is mainly because they are small,
light, have a keyboard you can type on and are inexpensive. They also
accomplish most of the basic computer functions that most of us really
need a computer for; web surfing, blogging and email. However, one
place that I have noticed the Netbook phenomenon taking off is in the
adventure space. With the coming of warm weather, bike tourers are
starting off on their journeys. Many of them keep online journals at
places like Crazyguyonabike
or blogs. A common thread is the use of the Netbook. When you are
carrying everything on a bicycle, small size and light weight is vital.
And here the small size and light weight of the Netbook shines. With
the on-board WiFi, it is also fairly easy to find a place to connect
whether it is a library, campground or home of a host. The low price
means that if something happens to the Netbook, it is much less
traumatic than if it were a $1,300 Mac Book.
In the past few
days, I have read at least six cycling journals and all of them post
using a Netbook. One can easily imagine that this will also be the case
with hikers, vacationers and other travelers that want to keep in touch
with the outside world and post to blogs and journals.
Do you use a Netbook? How? Cross-posted at Giving You The Business.
