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Old 07-03-2008, 12:54 AM   #12
hmls
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Originally Posted by bbusybookworm View Post
Seriously, from what I understand there are two main reasons for being required to switch off electronic devices. The first as mentioned above, is a question of interference, however remote of a chance it might be.

The other is that the passenger is alert, and able to react and follow instruction in case of a emergency. after all you don't want someone so engrossed in their music or playing a game, etc. that they can't follow the crew's instructions.
Ahh, I had not thought of this second reason. I do have to point out though that I am no more distracted by my Cybook than I am with the good old fashioned paper magazine I replace it with when I turn it off during those times.
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