uummm, I think a lot of people have missed the grander issue here. We need a better power supply. One that won't burst into flames. That's the solution, and we deal with the risk until then by just betting that it won't happen. I work in a company where everyone has a laptop, and everyone has to travel. So not being able to bring batteries on board isn't an option. The only way sealing batteries up would work is if the Airlines provide the container, it's individual to each person (I don't want my battery mixed up with someone elses) AND regular power outlets are provided on the plane (not these funkey things they have now that require special adapters) to be able to use my portable device without the battery. Then maybe it'd be possible. And I don't see those things happening any time soon.
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uummm, I think a lot of people have missed the grander issue here. We need a better power supply. One that won't burst into flames. That's the solution, and we deal with the risk until then by just betting that it won't happen. I work in a company where everyone has a laptop, and everyone has to travel. So not being able to bring batteries on board isn't an option. The only way sealing batteries up would work is if the Airlines provide the container, it's individual to each person (I don't want my battery mixed up with someone elses) AND regular power outlets are provided on the plane (not these funkey things they have now that require special adapters) to be able to use my portable device without the battery. Then maybe it'd be possible. And I don't see those things happening any time soon.
So bottom line... Fix the Batteries.