How about this: On every passenger jet, have a clearly marked box in every section that is basically a fire safe, with minimal ventilation to somewhere other than the cabin?
Basically if someone's laptop or cel phone erupts, you throw it in there and slam the lid shut to smother it and let it burn somewhere it won't hurt anything.
I think this is worth it even if they end up banning laptops actually... #airlines
@fuchikoma: I think the answer is even more obvious than that. Airlines should start placing all passengers, and whatever they want to bring on board, in explosion-proof cargo boxes. If something blows up, they just clean up the cargo box and call the next of kin.
Besides, it can't possibly be worse than flying on Delta or US Airways anyway and at least you wouldn't have to deal with disgruntled flight attendants. #airlines
this is why Apple products have Non-removable batteries...
Maybe they know something we dont...
I'll be funny in a no to far future, to see all the apple fanboys (including me) going through the checkpoint with no problem... while the PC laptop user dont...
Tip of the day:
"Always carry a ziploc bag" #airlines
@ZERFLO:
"Please remove your battery and place it in this box, sir"
"I CAN'T remove my battery. It's built in."
"Well I'm sorry, but our policy says that for any personal computers allowed onboard, the batteries must be placed in this box and weigh no more than 990g."
"I can't help your policy - the battery CAN NOT BE REMOVED from my computer."
"Then I'm afraid I can't allow it on the plane sir, I'm sorry. You can leave it behind or rebook your flight for another time, but you cannot bring it on the plane."
"AAARG, THAT'S SO STUPID - it's just like any other laptop!"
Although, not to rain on the funny parade, but the cartoon above is making fun of TSA which is a sub-agency of DHS. FAA is a sub-agency of DOT and has nothing to do with the screenings of passengers at the airport. Just saying. #airlines
I imagine that business fliers are a large portion of the airlines business, if they outlaw laptop batteries they'd lose costumers/money. Airline security is more about the 'appearance' of security than actual security.
"In other words STFU and don't ask questions and we wont have to strip search you." #airlines
I assume you mean the sexual connotation of perverted. Which I don't think I've ever seen.
Creepy would depend on your sense of humour I suppose.
Or do you know the cartoonist personally and he perhaps groped you?
I just can't think of an xkcd that is perverted or creepy; socially awkward - definitely, disturbing - definitely, perverted socially or philosophically - yes, but for the sake of humour.
I can't wait until the Airline industry gets reprogrammed (either hardware or fleshware (personnel) so that I can use my phone in AIRPLANE MODE. #airlines
@SuperTuna: haha okay I see. Yeah they always ask me "is that off?" and have to chuckle because you think they'd be briefed about airplane mode by now #airlines
What is even better is lithium batteries in a Magnesium frame laptop, if the battery goes critical then the resulting fireball will burn a hole out the bottom of the airplane. #airlines
@Yerzriknot: No, it's very true -- if you assume that all of the Li reacts at once upon "catastrophic failure". Fortunately, when these batteries do fail, not all of the lithium reacts at once, it just burns, rather than explodes. That's not very pleasant either, but it's better than an explosion. #airlines
@Duckspwn: Haha, it's all relative; we're MORE fortunate that it burns, rather than explodes. But, yes, you're right: I wouldn't call burning batteries FORTUNATE ;) #airlines
"A laptop battery contains roughly the stored energy of a hand grenade, and if shorted it ... hey! You can't arrest me if I prove your rules inconsistent!"
Reposts of XKCD always lose the funny provided by the alt text. #airlines
Note that it's sponsored by Raytheon. Presumably they're collecting data on the most effective uses of hydraulics and fans to make people throw up, which they will then sell to Google for use with the Stingrays.
Back in spring 2003 I used the simulator they had in Disneyquest over at Disney World. I basically put in as many loop-the-loops and corkscrews as I was allowed, strapped in, and nearly hurled.
So, now you got a line to get on the ride that doesn't move because there are too many people taking FAR too long to create their own roller coaster experience.
Couples would be the worst. He wanting more loops and she wanting to retain her lunch just a bit longer.
@smegz: Knowing Disney it probably only gives you a short time to design the coaster before it finishes the track it's self timed to the time it takes to run the coaster for the people in front of you.
And most Disney rides run reservation pass lines now so the people waiting are the ones who chose to wait.
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Basically if someone's laptop or cel phone erupts, you throw it in there and slam the lid shut to smother it and let it burn somewhere it won't hurt anything.
I think this is worth it even if they end up banning laptops actually... #airlines
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Besides, it can't possibly be worse than flying on Delta or US Airways anyway and at least you wouldn't have to deal with disgruntled flight attendants. #airlines
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Maybe they know something we dont...
I'll be funny in a no to far future, to see all the apple fanboys (including me) going through the checkpoint with no problem... while the PC laptop user dont...
Tip of the day:
"Always carry a ziploc bag" #airlines
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"Please remove your battery and place it in this box, sir"
"I CAN'T remove my battery. It's built in."
"Well I'm sorry, but our policy says that for any personal computers allowed onboard, the batteries must be placed in this box and weigh no more than 990g."
"I can't help your policy - the battery CAN NOT BE REMOVED from my computer."
"Then I'm afraid I can't allow it on the plane sir, I'm sorry. You can leave it behind or rebook your flight for another time, but you cannot bring it on the plane."
"AAARG, THAT'S SO STUPID - it's just like any other laptop!"
"Just following the rules, sir!" #airlines
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"In other words STFU and don't ask questions and we wont have to strip search you." #airlines
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I assume you mean the sexual connotation of perverted. Which I don't think I've ever seen.
Creepy would depend on your sense of humour I suppose.
Or do you know the cartoonist personally and he perhaps groped you?
I just can't think of an xkcd that is perverted or creepy; socially awkward - definitely, disturbing - definitely, perverted socially or philosophically - yes, but for the sake of humour.
Please help me understand. #airlines
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Fixed it for ya. :) #airlines
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my bad #airlines
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Reposts of XKCD always lose the funny provided by the alt text. #airlines
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It was fantastic.
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Couples would be the worst. He wanting more loops and she wanting to retain her lunch just a bit longer.
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And most Disney rides run reservation pass lines now so the people waiting are the ones who chose to wait.