Air travel restrictions

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by sealbeater

I am going to have a problem if I am unable for whatever reason to bring reading materials with me on international flights.

You could buy some pBooks for your travel reading. Personally, I would not like to have to do that. The problem is that a Reader is too fragile for the way cases get tossed about. I wouldn't be surprised if you put a Reader in your suitcase and it ends up damaged.

So basically, if my H2O wasn't allowed in the cabin, I'd not be able to bring it with me.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by piperclassique

Kobo mini?

Might be too large.

[Hemmi]

The dimensions posted back on page 1 are:

length: 16.0cm
width: 9.3cm
depth: 1.5cm

Kobo Mini is too wide. It's 13cm long, 10cm wide, 1 cm deep.

[Hemmi]

I do have a little Pocket Reader that'd work though. 12cm long, 8cm wide, and a hair over 1cm deep. It's a cheap little thing. Not very comfortable to read on but definitely doable.

I got it for cheap off of Woot a couple of years back. I see Amazon has them. Slick ER430

[crich70]

Originally Posted by Hemmi

I do have a little Pocket Reader that'd work though. 12cm long, 8cm wide, and a hair over 1cm deep. It's a cheap little thing. Not very comfortable to read on but definitely doable.

I got it for cheap off of Woot a couple of years back. I see Amazon has them. Slick ER430

What format ebooks? Text? epub? Kindle?

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by Hemmi

I do have a little Pocket Reader that'd work though. 12cm long, 8cm wide, and a hair over 1cm deep. It's a cheap little thing. Not very comfortable to read on but definitely doable.

I got it for cheap off of Woot a couple of years back. I see Amazon has them. Slick ER430

Oh, that's a nice one! I've been looking for a new 4.3" reader since mine broke (due to my own fault...)

Edit: hmm, it's not e-ink, it's apparently a colour screen. Oh well, the search goes on then!

[MikeB1972]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Oh, that's a nice one! I've been looking for a new 4.3" reader since mine broke (due to my own fault...)

Edit: hmm, it's not e-ink, it's apparently a colour screen. Oh well, the search goes on then!

Yeah, I got a Trekstor Pyrus Mini when they were still being sold, 4.3", eInk, no wi-fi, just as a travel book. Won't be happy when it shuffles off.

[JSWolf]

I can see this nonsense getting to the point where if it has a battery, it won't be allowed on the plane even in the luggage hold.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by MikeB1972

Yeah, I got a Trekstor Pyrus Mini when they were still being sold, 4.3", eInk, no wi-fi, just as a travel book. Won't be happy when it shuffles off.

Yes, that's the one I had... Had it in my inner jacket picket when I leaned over something and then I heard an ominous "crack"....

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I can see this nonsense getting to the point where if it has a battery, it won't be allowed on the plane even in the luggage hold.

Jon, if you have knowledge about this "nonsense" that is not available to the people whose job it is to ensure our safely when flying, I urge you to contact the appropriate government department. You clearly know more about it than they do.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Jon, if you have knowledge about this "nonsense" that is not available to the people whose job it is to ensure our safely when flying, I urge you to contact the appropriate government department. You clearly know more about it than they do.

He does have a point. No matter what the reason was behind this decision, there will always be a next step. So, now you can only take those devices with you if you take them into the hold. The next step is all devices into the hold. And then no devices at all? And before you know it, you're not allowed to travel anymore unless you have permission from your government (and the circle is back to the middle ages!) Yes, this is a bit over the top, but not impossible.

Right now, fear rules. And "they" are winning. Simply because "they" are now taking away our rights. Not directly, naturally, but indirectly. Because their actions (or threats of action!) are limiting our freedom. No making critical items about certain country leaders or you'll be jailed (freedom of speech), no taking electronics on planes, giving up your phone including passwords so they can check your private conversations... (no more privacy). I really am afraid about the direction the so-called free world is now taking.

[HarryT]

What would you suggest as an alternative? That when intelligence services learn that terrorists have devised methods of planting explosives in laptops that can't be detected by current airport scanners that this information should simply be ignored, rather than steps taken to protect the safety of passengers? I'm sorry, but as a frequent flier that seems like an irresponsible course of action to me.

[Hemmi]

Yes, the Slick ereader is not e-ink. I was able to sideload my EPUBS on it from Calibre. Not sure it's even worth the $30 they're charging for it these days, I think I paid like $20 and I'm not sure it's even worth that.

I'll have to charge it up again and see what features it has.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by HarryT

What would you suggest as an alternative? That when intelligence services learn that terrorists have devised methods of planting explosives in laptops that can't be detected by current airport scanners that this information should simply be ignored, rather than steps taken to protect the safety of passengers? I'm sorry, but as a frequent flier that seems like an irresponsible course of action to me.

So, you're fine with the fact that there maybe a future where you're no longer able to take your camera with you on a plane because it could potentially contain a bomb? (it contains a battery!) I wonder how much flying you'll do then.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

So, you're fine with the fact that there maybe a future where you're no longer able to take your camera with you on a plane because it could potentially contain a bomb? (it contains a battery!) I wonder how much flying you'll do then.

No, I'm not "fine" with it, but I'm asking you what you'd suggest as an alternative. What should be the response to reliable intelligence received about threats?