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Hi D-Girl,
Just put the reader in your purse or backpack when going through security. If they really need to figure out what it is, they'll take you aside and have a look at it. But I'd rather doubt that they will.
I get "randomly screened" all the time, and have learned that taking it in stride, being cheerful and cooperative, always makes the process go smoother. Occasionally it seems a TSA person whose having a bad day might be looking for an excuse to do their job with greater enthusiasm, and I just remember that they are allowed to have a bad day, just like the rest of us, and to not take it personally.
I have to agree with not trying "get away with anything" while the plane is taking off. Even though I'd rather doubt the PP's electronics could interfere with navigation, you can never be sure a flight attendant wouldn't take exception to that.
As for your daughters, I think the DS idea is a good one--though they'll face the same sound issues as they would watching a video. If you can afford to get them noise-cancelling earbuds (some are very affordable), that should take care of that. Just make sure they are comfortable. Normal iPod ear-thingies don't work for me on planes. I need something that can keep most of the ambient noise out. Add a splitter to the noise-canceling earbuds, and your girls could also enjoy some entertainment on the netbook.
Have a great trip, eh!
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