Kindle at the airport scanner - Page 3

wandalynn · 10-26-2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chi Cygni

and... off I go! See you in 2 weeks

Have a safe trip, both you and your ereader!

wvcherrybomb · 10-26-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GoSharks

I absolutely agree that there is a significant amount of misplaced hostility in many of these threads. However, wvcherrybomb, jumping in at the end of a conversation is going to cause you to miss a few things.... Nate's third try at his blog does strike the right tone (IMHO) and is humorous - 'third times a charm'. Though a well phrased apologetic PM to the OP would not be inappropriate....

You are correct in that I didn't see the first two attempts. Judging by what I had read in this thread, I believed that the only thing that he changed was the direct quote. As is, it's funny. If the entire post was changed, then my comments only pertain to what I can read now.

What led me to believe that no harm was meant is that Nate linked to his blog post. He must have sincerely believed that it was not offensive. Offensive is in the eye of the beholder and some of us are more sensitive than others.

As to whether or not an apology is in order, I would say it is only because the OP was unhappy. In the future, a better course of action would be to ask people permission to use their posts. Even though it's not legally necessary, it would be the courteous thing to do.

This thread also contains avatar usage hostility. I don't know if the avatar in question was an image created by the individual using it, or if he just staked claim to it. Either way, it didn't belong on this thread and added to the overall bad vibes I was referring to.

GoSharks · 10-26-2011, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvcherrybomb

You are correct in that I didn't see the first two attempts. Judging by what I had read in this thread, I believed that the only thing that he changed was the direct quote. As is, it's funny. If the entire post was changed, then my comments only pertain to what I can read now.

What led me to believe that no harm was meant is that Nate linked to his blog post. He must have sincerely believed that it was not offensive. Offensive is in the eye of the beholder and some of us are more sensitive than others.

As to whether or not an apology is in order, I would say it is only because the OP was unhappy. In the future, a better course of action would be to ask people permission to use their posts. Even though it's not legally necessary, it would be the courteous thing to do.

This thread also contains avatar usage hostility. I don't know if the avatar in question was an image created by the individual using it, or if he just staked claim to it. Either way, it didn't belong on this thread and added to the overall bad vibes I was referring to.

Ceuse · 10-26-2011, 04:15 PM

Hello mates.
Im working at a airport at the moment so that means my kindle goes through the xray scanner 5 days a week once. so my kindle keyboard went through the xray more than 100 times this year.
no harm was done yet so i can ease any fears.
got a malweare flip cover so physical damage is not a problem either.

have a nice flight

fidjit · 10-27-2011, 05:36 PM

You just need a good protective case.

My Kindle 3 lives in a Saddleback Leather medium gadget pouch. It's survived overseas trips from Australia to Bali, Vietnam, US. It's been chuck under plane seats in a bag, dragged around on trains, buses, in the basket of bicycles, on motorcycles.

No problems what so ever. Just be a bit careful like you would with any other electronic gadget.

I can't see an airport scanner being any rougher than what mine's been through and yes, perhaps take it out and put in a tray like you would your notebook.

Chi Cygni · 11-04-2011, 04:42 PM

hey, I'm back

Kindle survived and I was thinking of all of you when I put it in the basket before the scan. I arrived home today after delays and 1 extra overnight at hotel provided by the airlines due to cancelled flight.

I must admit it was great to have 3G in non wifi environment especially during havoc caused by cancelled flights after the boeing landed on its belly in Warsaw. I could check the updates on the painfully slow Kindle internet - but still. When they finally opened the airport and I could fly we were turned back to point of origin due to thick fog. What I didn't know the flight I missed as result of fog also had emergency landing due to cracked window in the cockpit. I must say I'm done with flying for a while.

While away I was able to replace the dead netronix which now I intend to sell and get rid of. All in all, thank God I arrived home, uff

Edit: and out of 6 books I saved for the trip I read 5 in 7 days

GoSharks · 11-04-2011, 05:58 PM

Welcome back!

DMB · 11-05-2011, 07:11 AM

I don't know anyone who really enjoys flying. But it's nice when it stops!

(I flew yesterday.)

shibamistress · 11-12-2011, 07:05 PM

Just saying, I'd be pretty pissed off is someone took my post from here or where ever else and posted it on their blog without asking my permission. It may be a public forum, but my words are mine, and are not out there for someone else to take and post on their blog. Very rude!

Glad to hear, though, that the OP made it through with Kindle intact. Esp. being stuck in Warsaw, which is very much not a place I'd like to be stuck, though perhaps thats because most of my experience being stuck in Warsaw has been in the train station, and that was in the 90's....perhaps it's better now.

Anyway, I always just leave my kindle or my nook color in the padded part of my bag. They seem to be fine, and honestly, I've often completely forgotten to turn them off even during take off and landing (on my last flight I realized I forgot to turn off the Nook color AND my phone).

JSWolf · 11-12-2011, 07:15 PM

I've just had my 650 go through a scanner three times in the past two weeks and no problems at all.

HarryT · 11-13-2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shibamistress

Just saying, I'd be pretty pissed off is someone took my post from here or where ever else and posted it on their blog without asking my permission. It may be a public forum, but my words are mine, and are not out there for someone else to take and post on their blog. Very rude!

It's not only rude - it's illegal. It's an infringement of copyright law.

Thamisgith · 11-13-2011, 01:21 PM

Never had any problem with mine - and it's been round the world a few times.

It's protected only by the "standard" leather cover - which seems to be doing its job thus far.

Chi Cygni · 11-13-2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoSharks

Welcome back!

Thank you

And by the way, I did not get stuck in Warsaw. It was a nervous return trip though - on 1st and 2nd Nov airport in Warsaw was closed and only late in the evening on 2nd I saw on tv I could fly on the 3rd as was scheduled on my ticket. I flew to Warsaw but circled above and the captain announced we were going back to where we started from due to thick fog. So I never landed in Warsaw in the end, had to get ticket rebooked, missed my flight to Brussels (luckily as it had emergency landing anyway) and the next day flew via Munich to Brussels. Anyhow, Poland did change immensely since the 90s.

But I can tell you I was really tired on arrival and for the moment I'm quite fed up with anything flying related. Kindle though performed great, especially the 3G in times of need (cosy armchair to check flight situation as opposed to some internet cafe)

Skuert · 11-14-2011, 02:31 PM

Hi
went through severall (european) airports with my Kindle 3, never had a problem.
Hope that helps

Michael

cyril ma · 11-16-2011, 04:30 PM

buy a cover for ur k.

11-04-2011, 04:42 PM	#36
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 844 Karma: 6590735 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	hey, I'm back Kindle survived and I was thinking of all of you when I put it in the basket before the scan. I arrived home today after delays and 1 extra overnight at hotel provided by the airlines due to cancelled flight. I must admit it was great to have 3G in non wifi environment especially during havoc caused by cancelled flights after the boeing landed on its belly in Warsaw. I could check the updates on the painfully slow Kindle internet - but still. When they finally opened the airport and I could fly we were turned back to point of origin due to thick fog. What I didn't know the flight I missed as result of fog also had emergency landing due to cracked window in the cockpit. I must say I'm done with flying for a while. While away I was able to replace the dead netronix which now I intend to sell and get rid of. All in all, thank God I arrived home, uff Edit: and out of 6 books I saved for the trip I read 5 in 7 days Last edited by Chi Cygni; 11-04-2011 at 04:51 PM.

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10-26-2011, 04:15 PM	#34
Ceuse Member Posts: 24 Karma: 2016 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Kindle 4 Non Touch & Kindle Keyboard	Hello mates. Im working at a airport at the moment so that means my kindle goes through the xray scanner 5 days a week once. so my kindle keyboard went through the xray more than 100 times this year. no harm was done yet so i can ease any fears. got a malweare flip cover so physical damage is not a problem either. have a nice flight

10-27-2011, 05:36 PM	#35
fidjit Member Posts: 24 Karma: 3458 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3 3G	You just need a good protective case. My Kindle 3 lives in a Saddleback Leather medium gadget pouch. It's survived overseas trips from Australia to Bali, Vietnam, US. It's been chuck under plane seats in a bag, dragged around on trains, buses, in the basket of bicycles, on motorcycles. No problems what so ever. Just be a bit careful like you would with any other electronic gadget. I can't see an airport scanner being any rougher than what mine's been through and yes, perhaps take it out and put in a tray like you would your notebook.

11-04-2011, 05:58 PM	#37
GoSharks SQUIRREL!! Posts: 1,636 Karma: 8400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Device: K-Fire, PW2, PW3	Welcome back!

11-05-2011, 07:11 AM	#38
DMB Old Git Posts: 958 Karma: 1840790 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Switzerland (mostly) Device: Two kindle PWs wifi, kindle fire, iPad3 wifi	I don't know anyone who really enjoys flying. But it's nice when it stops! (I flew yesterday.)

11-12-2011, 07:05 PM	#39
shibamistress Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 226854 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southwest US Device: KSO (3G), Nook Color, android apps	Just saying, I'd be pretty pissed off is someone took my post from here or where ever else and posted it on their blog without asking my permission. It may be a public forum, but my words are mine, and are not out there for someone else to take and post on their blog. Very rude! Glad to hear, though, that the OP made it through with Kindle intact. Esp. being stuck in Warsaw, which is very much not a place I'd like to be stuck, though perhaps thats because most of my experience being stuck in Warsaw has been in the train station, and that was in the 90's....perhaps it's better now. Anyway, I always just leave my kindle or my nook color in the padded part of my bag. They seem to be fine, and honestly, I've often completely forgotten to turn them off even during take off and landing (on my last flight I realized I forgot to turn off the Nook color AND my phone).

11-12-2011, 07:15 PM	#40
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,792 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I've just had my 650 go through a scanner three times in the past two weeks and no problems at all.

11-13-2011, 01:21 PM	#42
Thamisgith Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle	Never had any problem with mine - and it's been round the world a few times. It's protected only by the "standard" leather cover - which seems to be doing its job thus far.

11-14-2011, 02:31 PM	#44
Skuert Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle3	Hi went through severall (european) airports with my Kindle 3, never had a problem. Hope that helps Michael

11-16-2011, 04:30 PM	#45
cyril ma Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kindle3	buy a cover for ur k.

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