[aclug-L] Re: traveling with a laptop computer

["The Bobster" <thebobster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John,

I travel pretty regularly, and have never had a problem. The biggest problem
some people face are notebook theft in airports. Watch out for you
batteries, as battery life has been my only issue. You'll have to wait about
10 minutes after takeoff to use your system - bring headphones so as not to
disturb other passengers. Try and get either a bulkhead seat or exit row,
because people reclining in the row ahead has always been an issue for me,
(no issue if you get an upgrade to 1st).

Good luck & happy landings,

Bob Reinsch
----- Original Message -----
From: John Reinke <jmreinke@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <aclug-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 1:01 AM
Subject: [aclug-L] traveling with a laptop computer


> My apologies for being slightly off-topic:
>
> Has anyone taken a laptop on a commercial airliner? I'm curious about two
> things:
>
> 1) Do you put it through the X-ray machine or have the security people
look
> at it (to determine that it isn't a bomb or weapon)? Will putting it
> through the X-ray machine hurt anything?
>
> 2) Do airlines allow you to use your computer while in flight?
>
> I have a flight this weekend, and wanted to know what I would be getting
> into if I take it with me.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
>
>