http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/ Engadget Comments for Targus introduces checkpoint-friendly Zip-Thru laptop case http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/He is not loosing his job because something slipped through.

These are useless marketing ploys. ]]>Jul 30th 2008 9:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/]]>Jul 30th 2008 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Yeah, like you are going argue with the TSA: 'Dude, this bag is approved, get your grubby mits off mi laptop.'

They don't have a sense of humour, and never will. Its going through the scanner mate...]]>Jul 30th 2008 11:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Jul 30th 2008 9:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Jul 30th 2008 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Jul 30th 2008 9:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Jul 30th 2008 9:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/
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P.S. Damage claims against the TSA take from 90 to 6 months before you hear what they decided they are going to do about it (which can include nothing).]]>Jul 30th 2008 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Jul 30th 2008 9:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Jul 30th 2008 10:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/
Few bubbles at the mouth while partaking I presume?]]>Jul 30th 2008 11:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Jul 30th 2008 12:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Jul 30th 2008 12:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/
But from a travler that now carriers two laptops (one Windows, one Mac... and yes, I know I can run VMWare, but because of other reasons I can't).

It would be GREAT to be able to go through the experienced travler check-in line, just putting the laptop in-its-case into the tray and let it go through.

Thus all I have to worry about is basically my shoes and belt.

Cutting down from about 2ish minutes for the process, till less then a minute.

Multiple that by 100s of passengers at the busiest times at the busiest areas... it certainly will help significantly.

I am all for security, and don't really mind all the procedures...
And it will still boil down to the people looking at the monitors and doing their job.

If they are not 100% certain, all they have to do is notify the rest of the staff and manual search is done.

]]>Jul 30th 2008 3:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Jul 30th 2008 1:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/Jul 30th 2008 5:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/"Laptop bag manufacturers may not indicate in any of their marketing, packaging, warranties, or related activities that TSA certifies, recognizes, approves, endorses, guarantees, sanctions, or in any other manner favors a particular bag or design. Manufacturers may indicate that a specific bag is "checkpoint friendly," based on their independent assessment of its characteristics, but must not state, imply or suggest that this designation has been conferred by TSA.
Bag manufacturers may not refer to their products as "TSA Bags" or any variation thereof. Similarly, the term "TSA" may not be used in connection with a company's call center, coupon codes, or other business activities. Such references imply that the manufacturer, or its product, has a special relationship with TSA, which would constitute a misrepresentation of the facts."

It would appear that your claim of "TSA approved" is contradictory to the guidelines. Am I wrong?]]>Aug 5th 2008 10:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/
It's easy to be cynical about TSA and their relationship with vendors but I assure you there is no collusion. There are dozens of vendors who are going to introduce laptop bags that enable this type of screening. It's a matter of time before all laptop bags will be checkpoint friendly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYxPgy0h0g]]>Aug 8th 2008 11:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/targus-introduces-checkpoint-friendly-zip-thru-laptop-case/http://www.TheLapStrap.com

For $25 you can use LapStrap with your existing bag.

Whether you are forced to take your laptop out in a security line, or if you just want to quickly carry your laptop to your next meeting or coffee shop, LapStrap allows you to lightly carry your laptop over your shoulder and frees up both hands.
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