Hi Viviana. I think you're being cautious if you have a concern. I think paranoid is when you just won't get your Mac Air out because you're afraid unreasonably.
My sighted brother had a laptop stolen from him because two guys worked together. One distracted him and pretended to be hurt; when he put his laptop down and went to help, the other guy took his laptop. He never did get it back as far as I know. I don't have an Air, but I do have a MacBook Pro. I have a case for it that I got from Apple, and when I carry it around, I never leave it in the car or anywhere else. Also, I put my arm through its strap all the time. When I go into a restaurant, I try to choose a booth, partly to accommodate my dog, but partly so I can put my computer case right up next to me. I put it and my purse together, so I am unlikely to leave the both of them. Also, a booth is more secure because a person would really have to work to get to your computer. I'd rather make it hard for them if they are going to get it. If there is not a booth, after getting my dog in place, I tuck my computer case and purse as close under my feet as possible. Regards, Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2012, at 3:14 PM, Vivianna <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, > i think you misunderstood me. yes, i have a case for my air and, i also > carry it in a backpack. what is my concern is having it stolen right out of > my hands. say, for example, that i am sitting outside at a coffee shop and > typing away on the computer with my earbuds in and someone just takes the > machine and runs off with it. this is my concern. even if i have my hands > on it they can still grab it and run. > are others afraid of such happening? am i being to paranoid? what do > sighted folks do with their expensive machines? do they just use them and > not worry about it? > i am off to check out these links now. thanks a lot. > Vivianna > On Mar 14, 2012, at 3:01 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: > >> I bought a backpack so when I'm not using my MacBook I just pop it in there. >> If I usually sling it over one shoulder but if I need both hands I can put >> it on all the way. In other words, I don't lock it down, I keep the laptop >> with me. If you must lock it then you might want one of these: >> >> http://www.macworld.com/article/1158830/macbook_air_security_lock.html >> >> where you attach a rigid case to the MacBook Air and that case has a >> standard lock slot. You could also check into iAlertU which uses the >> MacBook's motion sensors to trigger an alarm and notify you on your iPhone >> etc. >> >> http://ialertu.sourceforge.net/ >> >> CB >> >> On 3/14/12 3:51 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> I personally just put my macbook in my book bag when I travel. >>> >>> Ricardo Walker >>> [email protected] >>> Twitter:@apple2thecore >>> www.appletothecore.info >>> >>> On Mar 14, 2012, at 3:45 PM, Vivianna<[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> so, i went out and bought myself this super cool, super fast macbook air. >>>> now, the reason that i bought this fine machine is because of it's small >>>> size and portability. well, now that spring is here, i am wanting to take >>>> it out with me to coffee shops etc. i live in a city and am concerned >>>> about the safety of using such a machine in an outdoor public setting. i >>>> went to the mac online store and looked up the kensington lock and, alas, >>>> it does not work with the air. >>>> so, here's my question to you all. >>>> do you all take your portable machines out with you? and, if you do, what >>>> sort of security measures, if any, do you take? have any of you had >>>> problems with having your computers stolen? and, if so, what did you do? >>>> did you get it back? >>>> i would be extremely upset if i had my machine stolen on one hand yet, on >>>> the other hand, i do not want to be restricted to using it only in the >>>> safety of my own home. if i wanted to stay at home, i would have >>>> purchased the less costly mini. >>>> i look forward to hearing your experiences and suggestions. >>>> thanks much. >>>> Vivianna >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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