From: Allan Hise (allan_at_hise.org)
Date: Fri Oct 29 2004 - 06:57:28 PDT
On Fri, 29 Oct 2004, Bubba Gump wrote:
> First, let me say, welcome to the US! I hope you find our country more
> reasonable than current foreign policy might otherwise lead you to
> believe . . .
>
> Probably advice you already know, but just in case not, you will be
> asked to turn on your Newton and eMate to prove that it is a functioning
> piece of electronics and not a disguised bomb. You may also have to play
> some tunes on your 'pod for the fine folks at security.
>
> Also, it is a good idea to put all batteries and film in some clear
> zip-loc bags, so you can hand them over en masse if asked and they can
> be quickly and easily scanned visually.
>
> I'm sure, too, that you know: no pointy things. I lost my very nice
> mechanical pencil because it was, well, pointy.
>
> As for customs, make sure to write a list of all electronic items you're
> bringing into the country, including serial numbers. This is more
> important when going home, so that you don't have to pay any taxes on
> "purchases made abroad." When I travelled over seas, I was able to file
> a list with our custom department before I left, and they verified
> everything on the spot when I returned. Not sure how the UK is regarding
> this.
Bubba Gump has some good suggetions, but I would like to add that I have
travelled between the US and Germany about 8 times in the last 4 years,
and have never had any problems with laptops, ipods, etc. The most
inconvienent thing is that they make you remove your laptop from the bag
and x-ary it separately. That may apply to your emate. Last time I left
the US, I had a ton of electronics with me, even 2 FW hard drives, and not
so much as a raised eyebrow from security.
Not sure if they act differently with people holding non-US passports,
though.
I actually find security in Germany more strict, but still pretty easy (if
you ignore the insane lines). They ask me about all electronic and battery
powered items I am carrying. In the US they never asked.
OK, since this is my first post to the list, a quick intro. About 2 months
ago, I was cleaning out the house to get ready for my move to Germany
when I found my Newton 2100, unused for the last 3 years or so. The timing
was ironic, since my wife was struggling to figure out how to use the
second-hand Palm Pilot she acquired. I was filled with fond memories, and
ended up packing up my newton in the original box with all the manuals, &
accessories and put it in the pile to ship to Germany, as opposed to the
Garage Sale/Ebay/Goodwill pile.
In the mean time, I joined the list and have been drooling over the
thought of adding WLAN to my Newt. But alas, my she is on a ship, and
won't hit land for a couple more weeks (and probably won't be in my hands
until December). So, until then, I'll keep reading in amazement about
everything people are still doing with their Newtons. I can't wait till I
get mine back!
Allan
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