[Leica] OT: how to store a laptop in luggage

[Spencer Cheng]

Adam,

My suggestions —

* Hand carry everything you can get away with. Cameras are allowed so far I believe.

* Use Fedex/DHL/etc to ship the laptop back if they are of value. Sell/donate them over there otherwise.

* Copy all the important data (ie. images) to an SSD (or 2) and carry that with you. I use an older version of one of these Samsung USB SSD to carry data that doesn’t fit into my laptop. Current versions are faster — close to SATA 3 speed. Not cheap but really not that expensive given how fast they are.

<http://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/portable-solid-state-drives/s/_/n-10+11+hv22y+zq29n/>

Regards,
Spencer

> On May 9, 2017, at 18:21, Adam Bridge <abridge at mac.com> wrote:
> 
> It’s looking like our wonderful Department of Homeland Security is about to require us to store laptops in checked luggage on flights from the UK and possibly Europe.
> 
> Any thoughts on how to keep these things from being stolen?
> 
> The “TSA approved locks” have readily available 3D printer keys so it’s not like someone can’t just root through your luggage while handling your baggage.
> 
> I’ve never thought of putting my cameras in the hold of an airplane. I’m queasy thinking of my laptop being down there.
> 
> Thoughts? I’m really looking for a solution if this goes into effect. We have two trips to Europe planned for this summer/autumn.
> 
> Thanks for any suggestions.
> 
> Adam Bridge
> 
> 
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