While I can't find the maximum allowable device size under the US ban, only the vague description of "anything larger than a smart phone," but the UK's ban has the more specific dimensions of anything larger than 6.3"x3.7" or 160mm x 94mm which would seem to include most UMPCs and ereaders, there is also no word on the possibility of thickness restrictions. What alternative portable electronics would Sup Forums use to entertain themselves if forced to travel by plane in the potential future where these rules are applied to every flight? Also, would you have additional security concerns due being separated from any laptop you chose to bring?
Why specifically Europe and the Middle East? Why not the Americas or Asia? Is something wrong with them?
Owen Foster
Yeah, I wonder.
Alexander Campbell
A smartphone? What a stupid fucking question.
Connor Ward
I'm still confused though! What's inside Europe and the Middle East that they're so afraid of?
Jose Howard
can't live without electronics for a few hours? Try having a conversation with someone
Sebastian Hall
This thread is for discussing this issue as it relates to technology, not international politics. If you want to discuss how this issue relates to international politics then make a thread on Sup Forums.
Blake Ramirez
>What does Sup Forums use to entertain themselves? This is better than any electronic game
Justin Bailey
you will just have to wait and find out. virtually all laptops are too big to use during flight anyways, my x220 is barely usable and thats uncomfortable as fuck without being a total fucking asshole to the person next to you
Justin Cox
That better not contain more than 3.4 ounces of liquid.
Aiden Watson
What about the problem of having to check your laptop where they could tamper with it?
Eli Gray
tamper as in how? if you think they are going to open everyones bags just to install malware on your machine you need to fuck off
Logan Rivera
>can't read books or comics >can't watch movies or play games >can't type anything up >normies get to fuck around on their phones all they want fuck this
Zachary Wilson
The answer is obvious;
Google Glass.
John Campbell
>if you think they are going to open everyones bags just to install malware on your machine No, but there's nothing stopping them from tampering with some machines which may happen to include yours or just plain stealing them.
>can't watch movies or play games I'm pretty sure some older handhelds would be acceptable, particularly the PSP GO as I have an older smartphone that's about the same size.
I wonder how hard it would be to fit a Raspberry Pi Zero or similar sized SBC into one of those pocket sized folding keyboards and using it with one of the available HMDs for watching movies. >MFW cyberdecks actually become a reality due to bullshit travel laws
Christian Martinez
>can't read books or comics
What?
Isaiah Murphy
Unless your laptop doesn't have lithium-ion batteries, you won't be checking it. I keep getting asked about them when checking luggage anyway.
Colton Ortiz
Can you actually bring those in planes and fill it with water from the washroom?
Nicholas Garcia
mudslimes. they are all potential terrorists.
Jonathan Bennett
>cyberdecks actually become a reality due to bullshit travel laws AR headset that projects a keyboard onto the tray.
Ryder Taylor
>being an Americuck
Well memed
Jackson Robinson
I guess that depends on whether or not explosives are available in a dehydrated form, that just needs water to activate it
Kevin Harris
>living in north america, europe or asia who does that amirite
Jonathan Smith
Please don't let my country follow along with this. I don't want to check my fucking laptop every time I fly home.
Mason Wood
Fuck that country. I refuse to go through their stupid security theatre designed to keep heir population in fear. It's so much nicer to travel to Asia.
I've got one of those cheap little VR headsets that you stick your phone in to use as the screens. I'll just use that with a video player app. The resolution isn't great, but the sense of space helps with the cramped conditions onboard. Let's be realistic, this isn't about a security threat. There is no government backing with this. This is just airlines wanting to get more people to pay for in flight movies on the longest flights they offer, and it will soon be rolled out to the domestic flights as well.
