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Mobile Users Plug-in Anywhere They Can

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the power-on-the-go dept.

jasonla writes "The New York Times looks at mobile technology users who leech power from restaurant and airport outlets while on the road. The article looks at the habits and 'culture' of people who use portable devices -- such as laptops, iPods and cellphones -- and what the businesses think of power hungry customers." As interesting as the phenomena of customers leeching power from the businesses they frequent is the self-imposed etiquette of many users.

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  1. Biggest cost to a business will be... by shoppa · · Score: 1, Redundant
    The biggest cost to a business will be when someone trips over your charger's power cord. The guy who tripped sues the store for the hazard they allowed on the floor, and you sue the store for a new laptop.

    Sure, the store's insurance will cover it, but then they'll get their rates jacked up and probably a clause in the next policy specifically prohibiting customers from plugging in anywhere.

    If they put power jacks and tables in good areas, where nobody can trip, this becomes a non-issue...