| You might not be convinced that a netbook is really a | | | | can be kept in contact with via emails or Skype calls, |
| necessary item to take on a trip away. After all, by | | | | and your Facebook page can be kept up-to-date. |
| packing a netbook, something else will be have to be | | | | Socially, there is no need to miss out at all. |
| left at home. So, here are some reasons why | | | | Also, thanks to the power of the Internet, a range of |
| netbooks are so great for backpackers... | | | | tools and extensive travel information are just a click |
| Reason #1 - Affordability | | | | away from the savvy backpacker. Backpackers can |
| Costing between $200-400, netbooks are affordable, | | | | quickly get a variety of directions and information on |
| especially when compared to the cost of standard | | | | attractions in a few short minutes. |
| laptop computers. It is important to keep costs down, | | | | Reason # 3 - Memories |
| because the more money spent prior to traveling, the | | | | For those eager to preserve the memories of their trip, |
| shorter the trip will probably have to be. | | | | netbooks offer a variety of ways to do so. In addition |
| You might think - why not just save an extra | | | | to word processing devices and web browsers for |
| $200-400 by not taking any computing equipment at | | | | journaling and blogging, most netbooks now include a |
| all? However, you will then find yourself paying by the | | | | webcam and microphone. |
| hour, on probably a daily basis, to use computers in | | | | Due to the large sizes of the hard drives, nothing |
| Internet shops, and those hourly costs soon add up | | | | needs to be left out unless you want to leave it out. All |
| Reason # 2 - Utility | | | | of your memories will be kept safe and secure in one |
| You will miss certain people when you are away, and | | | | place. |
| a netbook can fill some of that void. Friends and family | | | | |