Admittedly, Intel do have vested interest in that they are in the business of promoting and selling wireless notebooks, but the survey is interesting nonetheless.

"The survey of U.S. adult computer users commissioned by Intel and conducted by Harris Interactive reveals that approximately four out of 10 (38 percent) respondents or their families have taken their laptops on vacation and over half (53 percent) are likely to take a laptop on a future vacation2. The top three uses of laptops for vacationers aren’t work-related. The most popular uses were checking or sending personal email (79 percent), entertainment (60 percent) and finding information for vacation planning and activities (48 percent).

As consumers experience the benefits of an on-the-go, unwired lifestyle on a daily basis, they are more accustomed to the concept of unwiring and desire the same convenience and freedom while on vacation. With Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, laptops have become slim, sleek and light weight, so vacationers can easily tote them along as their all-in-one resource for endless travel conveniences and entertainment – anytime, anywhere."