[Davimee]

Originally Posted by Xochipilli2012

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.

That's true... I never had an issue with my Palm going through security. Maybe I'll just leave it in my purse. And I'm usually pretty easy going, so if we do get stopped by TSA, I shouldn't have any trouble with that. We'll be plenty early, so won't have to feel rushed. Who knows... if they ask me about it maybe I can convince them they all need a Pocket Pro!

Oh, and we don't have a DS, or anything like that. My kids are pretty low tech. Although my youngest recently got something called an iCarly in her McDonald's happy meal, and she was pretty excited about that! I love it when they are entertained by simple things!

Originally Posted by cvkemp

I traveled here in the USA and never had any issues.

Good to know! Thanks!

Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear Davimee:

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

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!!

Thanks, Robert! That's good to know. I'll probably just leave it in my purse, then. And I didn't realize they sometimes have coloring books for kids on the flights. I'll have to ask about that! Thanks!

Originally Posted by QIbHom

I flew last week in the US. Forgot to take a magazine or book to read during take off and landing. I just locked the keyboard on my PP and closed it during take off and landing, although, coming home, I didn't hear the announcement to turn off electronic devices, so I read through takeoff. My understanding is that there is nothing really going on electronically if you aren't turning a page, and I think of a keyboard lock as "off."

I left the PP in my backpack or my coat pocket during screening, no problem there. TSA can do, by their own rules, anything they wish, but unless they say to specifically put all electronic devices in a tub, I see no reason to. It doesn't look like a computer, after all.

I don't think I could read during take off or landing, because come to think of it, sometimes I get a bit sick to my stomach during that part of the flight. But from what everyone here says, keyboard lock should do it. Thanks!

Thanks again for all your replies! This is such a great forum! And I'm really looking forward to the trip. So are my girls! And I can't wait to show my Mom my new pretty Pocket Pro!