All electronics must be removed from bag.
Aug 3, 2007, 4:09 pm
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When going through the TSA line on July 31st, I was told that I would have to take my cpap machine out the next time through, as the rules were changing. Sounds like it's an across the board electronics thang. 
Aug 3, 2007, 4:20 pm
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Looks like it's time to revamp the gadget bag Would love to hear Kip's logic behind this one.
Next we'll need pack our clean socks in one ziplock and our dirties in another.
Would love to hear Kip's logic behind this one.Next we'll need pack our clean socks in one ziplock and our dirties in another.
Aug 3, 2007, 4:21 pm
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Ugh Ugh Ugh. Like most other FTers, I'm very good at getting the laptop out, the shoes & belt off and magically stuffing the watch and other pocket stuffs into a bag before the line has to wait 2 seconds... however, having to take all my portable electronics out of their case would change all of that. I don't care how efficient you are, in today's world that means unpacking and repacking an entire bag. To support this they're going to need to open up every security lane in every terminal and even then.
Come to think of it, I've got devices clipped into my laptop bag (wireless signal detector, charger cables). All that would have to be reconfigured for this screening. Maybe I should stick to the train...
Come to think of it, I've got devices clipped into my laptop bag (wireless signal detector, charger cables). All that would have to be reconfigured for this screening. Maybe I should stick to the train...
Aug 3, 2007, 4:23 pm
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Oh please let this not be true. My last itinerary had me going through security twice. I had two bags, both of which were almost entirely filled with electronics. All electronics out, all liquids out. Why should we even have baggage? When will more people start shipping themselves?
Aug 3, 2007, 4:33 pm
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According to this article, all electronics will have to come out.
Get ready for longer lines.
Good job Kip. I feel safer already.
Get ready for longer lines.
Good job Kip. I feel safer already.
Aug 3, 2007, 4:48 pm
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From the article:
Of course this guys logic makes sense in a way (if there's a valid reason for screening laptops separately) but why didn't he keep his mouth shut?
Let's hope the EU doesn't implement this.
The policy recommendation came from a front line security officer who screens passengers every day who observed that game consoles and DVD players are complex devices much like laptop computers. This change brings more uniformity to their policy.
Of course this guys logic makes sense in a way (if there's a valid reason for screening laptops separately) but why didn't he keep his mouth shut?
Let's hope the EU doesn't implement this.
Aug 3, 2007, 4:48 pm
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This now sounds like a reaction to the Long Beach incident last week.
Aug 3, 2007, 4:52 pm
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Now come on read the article! You had me freaking out for a minute until I read it. Actually the article mentions full sized video game players will be added to the list of items that need to be removed. However it specifically says that cell phones & Ipods are not included.
We carry a lot of electronics - 2 laptops, 2 external HD's, 2 ipods, 2 SLR cameras w/ 4 lenses, small video camera (that I never unpack even though I'm supposed to), 4 cellphones, GPS, and a neat receipts scanner - all neatly packed in 2 bags - a laptop bag and camera case backpack. We've only had 1 person actually look in the backpack which is loaded with wires, chargers and weird looking stuff.
We carry a lot of electronics - 2 laptops, 2 external HD's, 2 ipods, 2 SLR cameras w/ 4 lenses, small video camera (that I never unpack even though I'm supposed to), 4 cellphones, GPS, and a neat receipts scanner - all neatly packed in 2 bags - a laptop bag and camera case backpack. We've only had 1 person actually look in the backpack which is loaded with wires, chargers and weird looking stuff.
Aug 3, 2007, 5:02 pm
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No doubt. Entirely possible the Sooper-Geniuses @ TSA-HQ "floated" the idea, and pulled back when station managers reported that such a move would cause near-riots at checkpoints (on top of nit-picking at liquids). There is a straw somewhere, and the TSA may have lucked out avoiding it ... this time.
Aug 3, 2007, 5:31 pm
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H o n e s t l y.
I go back and forth from home to college, from coast to coast. Its a hassle already to have to remove my laptop because I have so much stuff.
Points Scrounger, yes looks like TSA lucked out with the straw this time... they're getting tediously close to the line, though.
I go back and forth from home to college, from coast to coast. Its a hassle already to have to remove my laptop because I have so much stuff.
Points Scrounger, yes looks like TSA lucked out with the straw this time... they're getting tediously close to the line, though.
Aug 3, 2007, 5:40 pm
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and other large electronics.
Aug 3, 2007, 5:44 pm
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I apologize in advance to anyone stuck behind me in line. My job requires I travel with a lot of gear:
All of this fits into a single backpack that passes everybody's standards for carry-on... but it's going to suck to be me if I have to dump that bag every time I pass through security.
- 2 or 3 Laptops
- Universal adapter for first laptop and gear
- 1 or 2 additional laptop power bricks for the other laptops
- VGA switching device
- 3 or 4 VGA cables
- Pocket PC/Phone
- Power strip
- USB-powered ethernet switch
- 3 self-coiling ethernet cables
- Bluetooth headset
- Pocket GPS receiver
- Glo-Toob light
- Backup copies of 3 or more laptop disks
- iPod
- Sennheiser Headphones
- Digital Camera
- USB webcam
All of this fits into a single backpack that passes everybody's standards for carry-on... but it's going to suck to be me if I have to dump that bag every time I pass through security.
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Aug 3, 2007, 5:46 pm
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The only people who need to apologize are the inept idiots who make these stupid requirements. The rest of us should pack more electronics.
I apologize in advance to anyone stuck behind me in line. My job requires I travel with a lot of gear:
All of this fits into a single backpack that passes everybody's standards for carry-on... but it's going to suck to be me if I have to dump that bag every time I pass through security.
- 2 or 3 Laptops
- Universal adapter for first laptop and gear
- 1 or 2 additional laptop power bricks for the other laptops
- VGA switching device
- 3 or 4 VGA cables
- Pocket PC/Phone
- Power strip
- USB-powered ethernet switch
- 3 self-coiling ethernet cables
- Bluetooth headset
- Pocket GPS receiver
- Glo-Toob light
- Backup copies of 3 laptop disks
- iPod
- Sennheiser Headphones
All of this fits into a single backpack that passes everybody's standards for carry-on... but it's going to suck to be me if I have to dump that bag every time I pass through security.
Aug 3, 2007, 5:49 pm
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Happy Anniversary, TSA! It was one year ago, Aug. 10, 2006, you gave us the liquid ban. I knew you wouldn't let a year go by without some form of a celebration!
