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Imagine if consumer devices have to have removable batteries that can be surrendered to the flight crew to be securely locked away or they must travel checked.
I think this a much more likely development.
After all, Business people don't need to use their notebooks and cellphones in flight. They just need to know the notebook and cellphone will not be lost or damaged when they get off the plane. Notebooks and cellphones have removable batteries. The batteries are what the bad guys abuse to set off bombs.
Devices like Sony Reader will travel checked, devices like Sony Librie can fly carry on.
But the first gadget impacting development I expect? Removal of Empower from plane seats. You don't need an iPod to power up a detonator if you have 15V at a couple amps sitting right there in your seat.
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