Yeah, as long as you have a padded sleeve to protect against major bumps, and you make sure it's in sleep mode (or turned off), I wouldn't worry about it. I carried my iPad on tour in one of my front panniers. I designated that one my "off the bike" pannier; I put all my valuables there and brought a shoulder strap so I could carry it whenever I left my bike.
Originally Posted by
Newspaperguy
In the future, when my netbook finally dies, I would consider replacing it with an iPad. It's a device which seems to replicate much of the functionality of the netbook, but in a much thinner package.
The iPad is a great choice if you want something with a larger screen than a smart phone. Not just because of the size and weight, but also because the battery lasts over 10 hours. I only charged my iPad a couple times while I was on the road, and I was never too concerned about draining the battery even when I had it on for 3, 4 hours reading books at camp.