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Old 03-10-2010, 02:05 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by Davimee View Post
Next week I'll be flying with my girls to see my parents. For anyone who has traveled with their ebook readers, is there anything in particular I should be aware of before we leave? I know for my netbook I'll have to run that through the scanner separately, but can I leave my Pocket Pro in my purse? Or do I need to put it in a separate bin? Or do I not even need to tell them about it? We're staying in the States, so it's not an international flight.




And slightly off topic, does anyone have any suggestions for keeping my girls entertained? They're 9 and 6 years old, and none of us fly very often. Unfortunately my husband can't make this trip. But the girls and I will have fun! I want to pack as light as possible in my carry on. I'm thinking maybe just my purse, my netbook, and our cameras. Does anyone have any suggestions for other small (inexpensive) items I could bring along for the girls? I thought about those "magic books" or whatever they're called, where you color with the special pen provided and the picture turns up. I also thought about putting some of their videos on my netbook, but I'm not sure they'd really be able to hear it very well on the plane. Both legs of our trip are less than 2 hours, so there won't be any in-flight entertainment (movies, or whatever). Oh, but they both have a tendency to get car sick, so maybe those coloring books wouldn't be so good, although they'd work for the layover.

Oops, sorry for getting so off topic. I'm mainly wanting to know about flying with my Pocket Pro. Thanks!
Dear Davimee:

My wife works for TSA and says there is NO trouble leaving the Pocket PRO in your purse or carry-on bag.

I travel to Trade Shows often with 3-4 eBook Readers in my bag. Never any problem.

I do not turn my Pocket PRO off for take-off or landing. I simply close the case and hold it... or set it aside and read a magazine until they say you can turn on electronic devices.

20 times out of 10, the Stewardess is so enthralled with the Pocket PRO that she stops to check it out and say I it looks gorgeous. In other words, it is no problem at all and you should not at all worry.

Do not forget that planes carry coloring books and crayons for children. Just ask the Stewardess for something to entertain your kids with.

The Pocket PRO is not a computer and needs no special bin or anything at all going through security. I leave mine "on" all the time and never turn it off anyway.

Enjoy your flight and relax!!
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