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m-reader · 12-30-2009, 04:20 AM

Could this "ban" have to do with the fact that most popular new e-readers (Kindle 2) have GSM radio which is turned on by default? IMO this is the same as having your mobile phone turned on, which is a big no-no onboard passanger aircrafts.

12-30-2009, 04:20 AM	#77
m-reader Guru Posts: 785 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300. PRS-650, PRS-900, iPad2, Iconia A500, Irex Iliad (sold)	Could this "ban" have to do with the fact that most popular new e-readers (Kindle 2) have GSM radio which is turned on by default? IMO this is the same as having your mobile phone turned on, which is a big no-no onboard passanger aircrafts. Last edited by m-reader; 12-30-2009 at 04:21 AM. Reason: too many fingers on the keyboard error