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jaffab · 10-09-2008, 03:50 AM

Morning all,

In a few weeks I am going on holiday. Normally, with a normal book, I get into my seat, open my book and I am happy for the flight. With the e-book, will I be able to do this?

What do others do when the 'prepare for take-off/landing' announcement comes on about putting away all electronic devices. I guess the e-book counts?

Has anybody tried to carry on reading, been challenged, etc? I cant see how a static or even updated page could in any way interfere with the planes systems'.

Its just, there is such a long time between the announcements and the seatbelt light going off, sometimes 40 minutes or so, with nothing to do other than to read the sales magazines.

Jaffa

10-09-2008, 03:50 AM	#1
jaffab Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 70 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony PR505	Reading on a plane? Morning all, In a few weeks I am going on holiday. Normally, with a normal book, I get into my seat, open my book and I am happy for the flight. With the e-book, will I be able to do this? What do others do when the 'prepare for take-off/landing' announcement comes on about putting away all electronic devices. I guess the e-book counts? Has anybody tried to carry on reading, been challenged, etc? I cant see how a static or even updated page could in any way interfere with the planes systems'. Its just, there is such a long time between the announcements and the seatbelt light going off, sometimes 40 minutes or so, with nothing to do other than to read the sales magazines. Jaffa