1. You can turn off the Antenna on a Blackberry for flight, but still continue to type emails or messages which are then transmitted automatically upon landing when the unit's antenna is turned back on.

2. In many instances, depending upon the settings and individual has for a Notebook, closing the lid effectively either turns the computer off or puts it in Standby, where it’s dormant anyway.

I am not sure that it’s possible to ascertain any potential violations of FAA protocol or flight safety issues at this point.

My 2 cents.

Junkie