Interesting info, David...thanks. On 8/11/05, Ryan, David <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Wikipedia has a good article on it: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabin_pressure > > One thing that link fails to mention is that a large pressurized aircraft > will increase the pressure inside the aircraft to above the outside pressure > for take off and landing. This makes the aircraft stiffer and helps them to > get more operating life out of it. > > During take off and landing is when the pressure is highest. I would guess > that is the most likely time for damage. The "L" in LCD is for Liquid and > LCD's are sealed to keep that liquid inside. The phone makers have to > account for people who live at high altitudes so the LCD's are probably > designed to survive low pressure. On the other hand they probably didn't > worry about high pressure as much. > > I wonder if there is a new jet in use that uses higher than typical > pressures for take off and landing and that is what both of your friends > were flying on? > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > This electronic mail transmission including any and all attachments may > contain confidential information and is intended only for the person(s) > named. Any use, copying or disclosure by another person is strictly > prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the > sender via e-mail. > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
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