topic Re: Laptops in the hold ... in PCs & Accessories https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161182#M34875 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Pandora,<BR /><BR />Don't do it, you're best using an internet cafe where ever you're going.<BR /><BR /><A href="http://www.cybercafes.com" target="_blank">http://www.cybercafes.com</A> is your best guide<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:46:16 GMT kee-lo_ 2006-08-11T15:46:16Z Laptops in the hold ... https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161177#M34872 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>... any tips anyone? Not sure I want to risk it, even with the suede protective case for my VGN-T2XP, the carry bag and buried between layers of clothing. Ideas/reassurance folks?:smileyconfused:<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:21:11 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161177#M34872 lyapple 2006-08-11T11:21:11Z Re: Laptops in the hold ... https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161179#M34873 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I wouldn't risk it. <BR />(but thats only based purely on my suitcase coming back with large dents in it)<BR /><BR />Mind you if you're travelling in the next day or two I don't think you're going to have much choice. (It should be okay properly packaged but is it worth the risk?)<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:58:19 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161179#M34873 jumpsuit 2006-08-11T11:58:19Z Re: Laptops in the hold ... https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161180#M34874 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>There was some spokeswoman on the News who anwered a question about business people being unhappy with 'get used to it'. May be a longer term thing.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:06:53 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161180#M34874 lyapple 2006-08-11T12:06:53Z Re: Laptops in the hold ... https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161182#M34875 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Pandora,<BR /><BR />Don't do it, you're best using an internet cafe where ever you're going.<BR /><BR /><A href="http://www.cybercafes.com" target="_blank">http://www.cybercafes.com</A> is your best guide<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:46:16 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161182#M34875 kee-lo_ 2006-08-11T15:46:16Z Re: Laptops in the hold ... https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161184#M34876 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Thanks both of you - I've also seen Hits UK's post. Seems my instincts were right.<BR /><BR />Feeling pretty sorry for the poor so-and-so's who had no choice in the last couple of days.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:09:13 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161184#M34876 lyapple 2006-08-11T16:09:13Z Re: Laptops in the hold ... https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161187#M34877 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I don't want to see another airport for a LONG time!<BR /><BR />Really impressed with the way that the staff at LHR and LGW handled the situation though. <BR /><BR />There are some Brits I would never let on a plane though ... talk about the "... surely it doesn't apply to me ..." syndrome!<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:27:32 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161187#M34877 HITS-UK 2006-08-11T17:27:32Z Re: Laptops in the hold ... https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161189#M34878 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I agree with the guys, I wouldn't put my laptop in either. I've experienced damaged cases on a few occasions as well.<BR /><BR />I agree HITS, it seems to have been handled very well. And to be honest I would be much happier if the current security became the norm.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:21:38 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161189#M34878 faithx 2006-08-11T18:21:38Z Re: Laptops in the hold ... https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161191#M34879 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hmm I think they handled it correctly, but I think they're going to have to re-think this - as some people really need their gadgets to be in a safe place and not destroyed by the airport staff at the other end.<BR /><BR />Maybe a "give them to us and we'll scan them, and put them in the over-head locker" idea would be better<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:10:08 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161191#M34879 kee-lo_ 2006-08-11T19:10:08Z Laptops in the hold ... https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161193#M34880 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I have taken my VGN-T2XP abroad twice now and both time it was hand luggage and both times it wasn't working when I got to the other end. First time required a system restore and the second time (last week) it was so badly screwed up it needed a clean wipe of the HDD and reinstall! So, I couldn't use it at all while away.</P><P>Coincidence? I dont know.....I'll let you know after my next holiday, but I'll be taking a recovery disc this time! </P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:56:23 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/laptops-in-the-hold/m-p/161193#M34880 Steve755 2011-11-08T16:56:23Z