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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 4:10 pm
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Evan!
 
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Originally Posted by pbjag
I predict booming business for the services that pick up your luggage and ship it to your destination.
Predicting the new boom in businesses is interesting. However, lets think about what businesses my go away because of today:
  • Inmotion. Why would I buy an overpriced CD or DVD if I can't use it on board because the players are banned. And if they allow renting these items but not bringing your own on board I will personnally start a class action suit against any and all involved.
  • Kiosks and stores in the airport selling power adapters, cell chargers, iPods, etc...
  • Kiosks and stores selling ready-to-eat meals for flight purposes.
  • Laptops! Why would anyone own a laptop if not needed for travel? Okay, some people travel by car but there aren't enough of them to sustain a computer company manufacturing laptops. I won't buy another laptop if it can't go with me on biz trips. I will pay less for a tower if it is going to stay at home.

I invite all to add to this list....
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