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Confused TSA employees think MacBook Air is a bomb or something

Blogger Michael Nygard was flying to San Jose with his various digital accoutrements including his Blackberry and new MacBook Air when he ran into some trouble passing through the TSA security checkpoint. When Michael put his MacBook Air through the x-ray machine, a gaggle of TSA agents pulled him aside and gathered around the MacBook Air to determine how much of a threat it was to national security. "There's no drive... and no ports on the back. It has a couple of lines where the drive should be." A younger agent tries to explain that it's not a "device" but a fancy new laptop. Eventually, Michael gets his machine back but finds he missed his plane. Lesson? Next time you fly... pray. (Photo by AP/Ric Feld)

12:20 PM on Mon Mar 10 2008
By Jordan Golson
2,269 views, 4 comments

Latest by n/a: I wonder how much Apple PR paid for this blog-plant? more »

road warrior

TSA blames nerd-hating policy on rogue agents

Last week gadget-toting geeks discovered they were the target of newfound security screening rage when TSA employees at San Francisco International invoked a new policy requiring all electronic devices, not just laptops, be removed from bags and placed in trays. It turns out the electronics hassle was unauthorized, perpetrated by local officials. Here's what's still making us feel insecure: The TSA has a blog, and says the episode helped "validate our forum." (Photo by Tim Moore)

3:20 PM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By Mary Jane Irwin
567 views, 2 comments

Latest by raincoaster: This is like the Scientologists saying that Tom Cruise lends credibility. more »

road warrior

SFO hates nerds

Our days of carting around our entire gadget collection (Wii, PSP, digital camera, iPhone, external hard drive, portable Wi-Fi router, and so on — what? Like you don't take all that stuff with you?) are coming to an end. Laughing Squid's Scott Beale reports SFO now demands all electronic gear be removed from your carry-on. Word of advice: If flying out of San Francisco, limit your kit to the bare essentials. Otherwise you're likely to get mutilated by all those hidden pen knives for holding up the line. (Photo by Justin Hall) More »

1:00 PM on Thu Jan 31 2008
By Mary Jane Irwin
696 views, 2 comments

Latest by n/a: This new policy is absolutely outlandish. From a national security standpoint, the benefit gained by taking electronic equipment out of one's bag is effectively zero; if they're going to swipe your kit to see if it has tell-tale chemical more »