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From: a1695@mindlink.UUCP (Guy Saffold)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Using laptops on airplanes
Message-ID: <4239@mindlink.UUCP>
Date: 25 Dec 90 21:02:35 GMT
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
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> rubin@ibm.com writes:
> 
> Personally, I'd be more concerned about a flying laptop than a flying snack
> tray that's bolted to the seat, but what do I know. The airline was American,
> if it makes any difference.


The snack tray regulation is to ensure you can exit to the aisle in an
emergency situation not to keep it from flying about (ditto the seat backs in
upright position).  Of course, if a flying laptop knocks you out on your way to
the aisle I suppose you're no better off!

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