External harddrive - security problems?
Jan 8, 2007 | 10:15 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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External harddrive - security problems?
Hello everybody - first post here!
I will be flying from the US to Germany and plan on bringing an external harddrive in my carry-on, but will not have a laptop with me. Could this be a problem with security, as I will not be able to demonstrate and "turn on" this electronic device? Has anyone had any similar problems in the past? I am not sure if I'll be purchasing one of the USB powered models or a 5.25" disk and an external enclosure.
I searched through previous threads but it seems this has never come up before. I hope this is a good sign.
Thanks,
Florian
I will be flying from the US to Germany and plan on bringing an external harddrive in my carry-on, but will not have a laptop with me. Could this be a problem with security, as I will not be able to demonstrate and "turn on" this electronic device? Has anyone had any similar problems in the past? I am not sure if I'll be purchasing one of the USB powered models or a 5.25" disk and an external enclosure.
I searched through previous threads but it seems this has never come up before. I hope this is a good sign.
Thanks,
Florian
Jan 8, 2007 | 10:21 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2005
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I've taken my external hard drive to several countries without any problems. I always take it out when hand carrying for x-ray (like a laptop). Can't even remember how long it's been since they've required one to power up laptops.
Happy travels.
Happy travels.
Jan 8, 2007 | 1:28 pm
#4
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Pre 9/11 I was a couple of times asked to turn on my laptop and I've had security people look through the viewfinder of my SLR. (And had a bit of hassle with one who didn't believe my camera because she couldn't see anything through it. Of course you can't when there's no lens attached!)
Jan 8, 2007 | 4:44 pm
#5
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Great, thank you for your responses! I was hoping that it would be no problem but just wanted to make sure.
That is too funny. 
Florian
Florian