1994: Had a Mac SE in a padded "carry-on" bag that had fit on the bins in one direction. 3 months later, they wouldn't let me take it on the plane, I argued and argued with the staff, but gave in and let them check it, marked with "fragile" tape. Hard drive died, no backup, computer ruined. The worst part: The airlines are not liable for damage to electronics. They are not liable for any valuables - read the fine print on the back of your ticket (or wherever they're hiding it these days). I would not check electronics, jewelry, or anything valuable.
Glad the rules changed, but I do hope this doesn't have to happen again.
Does anybody else remember the Mr. Wizard episode where he showed the kids all the other types of wheel one could use? They tried them out on a mock-up small car, there was a triangle with rounded corners, and maybe a square.
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1994: Had a Mac SE in a padded "carry-on" bag that had fit on the bins in one direction. 3 months later, they wouldn't let me take it on the plane, I argued and argued with the staff, but gave in and let them check it, marked with "fragile" tape. Hard drive died, no backup, computer ruined. The worst part: The airlines are not liable for damage to electronics. They are not liable for any valuables - read the fine print on the back of your ticket (or wherever they're hiding it these days). I would not check electronics, jewelry, or anything valuable.
Glad the rules changed, but I do hope this doesn't have to happen again.
Does anybody else remember the Mr. Wizard episode where he showed the kids all the other types of wheel one could use? They tried them out on a mock-up small car, there was a triangle with rounded corners, and maybe a square.
Of course the reporter could just draw the sensitive items. Better to just not have them around. And how long before the technology is hacked?