packlite:

Traveling with the iPad is liberating. The TSA does not require the iPad be removed from my bag and that makes going through security that much easier. In addition, shedding five pounds of travel weight is wonderful as well. Just those two factors help to make up for some of the shortcomings.

Leave the laptop out. I’ve been traveling for pleasure or business with my iPad and it’s in fact liberating, easier, lighter and overall cool.