Keeping MacBooks snug at security
Apple's laptops have had some interesting encounters at airport security checkpoints. The wafer-thin design of the MacBook Air befuddled one security officer earlier this year in the U.S., who asked to give some "special attention" to the "fine piece of machinery," according to Bob, who blogs for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). After inspection, the laptop was returned to the owner.
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Search "macbook air sharp" on TinyPic and you'll see a picture of it slicing through a loaf of french bread. No joke. This thing is going to *shread* those dippy clear drycleaner bags. lol Your heard-earn tax dollars at work!For all of you who don’t
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