Which gadgets do you take on holidays?

Most of Australia is taking a sickie today, turning Australia Day into a four-day long weekend. It's the perfect chance to get away for a few days before business picks up and school goes back.

Improving mobile broadband coverage means it's practical to take smartphones, tablets and notebooks away with you - even if it's just to update Facebook, play games and listen to music. But you probably don't want to take them all, so which is best?

If it's a working holiday then I'd probably favour a notebook. If the budget allows, I'd invest in an ultrabook or a MacBook Air. A good keyboard is important to me, which is why I'd be reluctant to rely on a tablet or smartphone.

But if you're determined not to work, a tablet is probably a good choice. But it can be a hassle if you're looking to transfer photos from your camera, or if you rely on services which require a desktop browser (in my case, Content Management Systems for blogs). One handy workaround is to use Logmein to access a computer you've left running at home. It can be a little cumbersome, but worth the hassle if it means you can leave your notebook at home.

What goes in your tech travel bag?