Thanks for the advice. I looked in to netbooks and even the iPad with its camera connector kit when it comes out but I don't think either will really work. The biggest problem I see with them is the lack of disc space. The iPad only goes up to 64gbs and most netbooks are not much more than that. On my last big trip hiking through Scotland for 18 days, I shot over 40gbs and I intend to be on the road for over 70 days this time around. Also, netbooks cannot really handle the processing requirements of dealing with large files generated from a professional grade camera. If I could, I would gladly take a 13" MacBook Pro or even the Air.