Flights with no e-readers?!

CCDMan · 12-27-2009, 09:18 PM

There has been a lot of talk about possible banning of electronic devices in cabin on some or all flights due to the latest terrorist dimwit. This could be an issue for those of us with e-readers?

http://consumerist.com/2009/12/next-...puterless.html

What say you all about this? There is presently, as usual, a great abundance of rumor and misinformation about electronic device bans. Real or not?

JSWolf · 12-27-2009, 09:23 PM

And what happens if your reader packed in your luggage breaks because of rough baggage handling? Will the airport replace it? And given the fact that the 505 is no longer made, I'd expect to get the money for whatever the current model is.

This is just stupid to be honest.

CCDMan · 12-27-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

And what happens if your reader packed in your luggage breaks because of rough baggage handling? Will the airport replace it? And given the fact that the 505 is no longer made, I'd expect to get the money for whatever the current model is.

This is just stupid to be honest.

Oh yeah, for sure. But just think how secure you will feel with the TSA protecting you. Plus, now I can feel secure while sitting and staring at a seat back for umpteen hours. What BS. The security folks are always fighting the last war when the terrorists have almost certainly moved on to the next one. I think my next trip will be by car. At least then my biggest threat will be the idiot texting in the next lane. <g>

lene1949 · 12-28-2009, 02:26 AM

I think this could be true for devices which will connect somewhere wirelessly...

I don't believe it would be true for none wireless devices..

delphidb96 · 12-28-2009, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

And what happens if your reader packed in your luggage breaks because of rough baggage handling? Will the airport replace it? And given the fact that the 505 is no longer made, I'd expect to get the money for whatever the current model is.

This is just stupid to be honest.

No. No. No. This is a *good* regulation! More ereaders packed away in luggage where the baggage apes can get to them means more broken K2s for me to buy cheap on eBay! I'm hoping for at least two DXs (still under a month or two of warranty, of course) for about $35 each!

Yes, we must have MORE regulations such as this!

Derek

amjbrown · 12-28-2009, 03:15 AM

They should focus on much better searches for people who are on the suspicious list, and stopping those people carry explosives in plastic bags onto the plane!

To the best of my knowledge, he didn't try and blow the plane up with a kindle!

amjb

DawnFalcon · 12-28-2009, 06:27 AM

TSA: The personification of Security Theater.

Nathan Campos · 12-28-2009, 06:47 AM

They are taking terromist to a level that isn't combined with the acts.

They are banishing a device that will be the best way to entertain themselves when in a flight.

I think they don't need to do these things, but encourage the use. As we need more persons with a upper grade on culture and knowledge. And these devices are one of the best for this.

MickeyC · 12-28-2009, 07:13 AM

I would be much more apprehensive being on a flight where a member of MobileRead had his eReader taken from him than I would be sitting next to a terrorist. At least there is a chance the terrorist might change his mind but deprive one of us out-of-control Bookworms of our reader and you are in Threat Condition RED

Latinandgreek · 12-28-2009, 07:21 AM

This is terrible... I'm going on a long trip at the end of Jan, and there is no way that I'm putting my reader in my checked in luggage; I would consider checking in my laptop, but not my reader.

Nathan Campos · 12-28-2009, 07:33 AM

But I label this as a kind of small idiot. As the laptops aren't prohibted too.

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Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

This is terrible... I'm going on a long trip at the end of Jan, and there is no way that I'm putting my reader in my checked in luggage; I would consider checking in my laptop, but not my reader.

Good idea

HarryT · 12-28-2009, 07:34 AM

This all seems to be down to rather lax security at the airport in Nigeria where the gentleman boarded the aircraft. It seems like rather an "over the top" reaction to "punish" people on domestic flights in the US, where there is already excellent security.

MickeyC · 12-28-2009, 07:38 AM

Do you suppose this would also apply to cell phones? If not, you always have the option of reading on one of those.

kennyc · 12-28-2009, 07:44 AM

Just one more power grab in the name of "protecting" us. Just like all the homeland security and patriot act krap that subverts our rights and does nothing to "protect" us.

Sorry....

kennyc · 12-28-2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCDMan

Oh yeah, for sure. But just think how secure you will feel with the TSA protecting you. Plus, now I can feel secure while sitting and staring at a seat back for umpteen hours. What BS. The security folks are always fighting the last war when the terrorists have almost certainly moved on to the next one. I think my next trip will be by car. At least then my biggest threat will be the idiot texting in the next lane. <g>

Exactly. Reacting instead of acting.

12-27-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
CCDMan *** Posts: 335 Karma: 5759 Join Date: Mar 2006 Device: ***	Flights with no e-readers?! There has been a lot of talk about possible banning of electronic devices in cabin on some or all flights due to the latest terrorist dimwit. This could be an issue for those of us with e-readers? http://consumerist.com/2009/12/next-...puterless.html What say you all about this? There is presently, as usual, a great abundance of rumor and misinformation about electronic device bans. Real or not? Last edited by CCDMan; 12-27-2009 at 09:22 PM.

12-28-2009, 03:15 AM	#6
amjbrown Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1231044 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle app on the iPhone	They should focus on much better searches for people who are on the suspicious list, and stopping those people carry explosives in plastic bags onto the plane! To the best of my knowledge, he didn't try and blow the plane up with a kindle! amjb Last edited by amjbrown; 12-28-2009 at 05:04 AM. Reason: spelling, sense and grammar - otherwise perrfect!

12-28-2009, 07:44 AM	#14
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Just one more power grab in the name of "protecting" us. Just like all the homeland security and patriot act krap that subverts our rights and does nothing to "protect" us. Sorry.... Last edited by kennyc; 12-28-2009 at 07:48 AM.

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12-27-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,464 Karma: 129668758 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	And what happens if your reader packed in your luggage breaks because of rough baggage handling? Will the airport replace it? And given the fact that the 505 is no longer made, I'd expect to get the money for whatever the current model is. This is just stupid to be honest.

12-28-2009, 02:26 AM	#4
lene1949 Wizard Posts: 1,952 Karma: 213930 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middelfart, Denmark Device: Kindle paper white	I think this could be true for devices which will connect somewhere wirelessly... I don't believe it would be true for none wireless devices..

12-28-2009, 06:27 AM	#7
DawnFalcon Banned Posts: 2,094 Karma: 2682 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: N/A	TSA: The personification of Security Theater.

12-28-2009, 06:47 AM	#8
Nathan Campos Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 250000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brazil Device: Kindle DX & Kindle (2011)	They are taking terromist to a level that isn't combined with the acts. They are banishing a device that will be the best way to entertain themselves when in a flight. I think they don't need to do these things, but encourage the use. As we need more persons with a upper grade on culture and knowledge. And these devices are one of the best for this.

12-28-2009, 07:13 AM	#9
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	I would be much more apprehensive being on a flight where a member of MobileRead had his eReader taken from him than I would be sitting next to a terrorist. At least there is a chance the terrorist might change his mind but deprive one of us out-of-control Bookworms of our reader and you are in Threat Condition RED

12-28-2009, 07:21 AM	#10
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	This is terrible... I'm going on a long trip at the end of Jan, and there is no way that I'm putting my reader in my checked in luggage; I would consider checking in my laptop, but not my reader.

12-28-2009, 07:34 AM	#12
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	This all seems to be down to rather lax security at the airport in Nigeria where the gentleman boarded the aircraft. It seems like rather an "over the top" reaction to "punish" people on domestic flights in the US, where there is already excellent security.

12-28-2009, 07:38 AM	#13
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Do you suppose this would also apply to cell phones? If not, you always have the option of reading on one of those.

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