Ha, Ha! I didn't say USE it in a bathroom. In an airport, if you are seen putting your $3000.00 laptop in your $3.00 garage sale briefcase, that is like an invitation for theft. Professional thieves @ airport, subway, and train waiting rooms are vigilant for your advertising.
>I would like to add something, due to the experience of a friend. >When you use >the notebook in a public place, like a cafe, sit at a table far from the >door/exit, so nobody can open the door and snatch the notebook from >the doorway >and run. Thus, don't sit at a table with a clear path to an exit, either. >However, with all that I've said in mind, the bathroom comment makes me think >you're a bit paranoid, Paul. If I was restricted to the bathroom in order to >use my notebook, I might question my use for one. I do agree with your >advertising comments, though. I'm not trying to stress you or >anything, just a >friendly reflection. > >-Peter > >Paul McGaffey wrote: > >> My experience is that anonymity- keep it hidden- and camouflage- >> carry it in a ratty old briefcase, and never leave it alone, work >> well. When you bring it out for use, do so in hiding (bathroom), and >> return it to it's non-attractive case the same way. If it's seen, >> it's a magnet. Expensive cases are advertising; advertising works! >> > > Paul > -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
