I can't help too much with the powerbook (I don't have one). I generally
travel with the Newton and a Toshiba portable, the Toshiba is in a case that
also holds all my documents etc. The portable is turned off if I am not
using it as battery life sucks (sic) if it is even in sleep mode. With the
newton I always have mine in a ripoff case on my belt. If I am in areas
where I am concerned I can keep my hand on the top of it, I generally wear
dark pants anyways so it does not show really well. I have never had a
problem going through airports but I ask to have them hand inspected so it
does not go through the x-ray machines. I generally trave with at lest one
of my camera systems and I do the same thing. The case for the portable is a
Targus leather bag that I bought for around $300.00CDN a few years ago and
is still in great shape. My Newton is always in the Ripoff case when I am
not using it, both the Targus and the Ripoff cases are padded with high
density foam. I have dropped the Newton a couple of times while in the case
and it has come through with no damage. The only thing that I have found
with the newton is using while in very bright sun the screen will darken a
lot but again this seems to ba a temporary effect and does not last once it
is out of direct sun.
Larry Zasitko
-----Original Message-----
From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
[mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Bill Wilson
Sent: July 3, 2001 10:53 AM
To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
Subject: [NTLK] Travelling with the Newton for the first time
I'm heading up north next week for a 10-day excursion, and I intend
to have my trusty Newton and PowerBook with me...at all times.
But since this will be my first extended trip with either one, I
could use some advice and tips. Anything to be especially aware of,
aside from the obvious "Don't let it (them) out of your sight" and
"Keep the PowerBook in 'sleep' in case they want you to start it up."
???
I'm worried about their fragility: in the x-ray machines, on the
flights, banging around in their respective cases, out in the hot sun
on the streets of NYC in the summertime, etc.
ANY thoughts/hints/tips/tricks/suggestions/advice would be MOST appreciated!
Thanks,
Bill
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