10 Reasons Not to Buy an iPad for Students

[cellardweller]

<p>According to the TSA’s own blog, the iPad and various e-book readers do NOT need to be removed from a bag for separate scanning at airports. Even the McBook Air is exempt. It really is an issue of size.</p>

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E-readers, Net Books and other small gadgets are becoming more and more popular for travelers to bring along in their carry-ons. (iPads, Kindles™, Neos, Nooks™, Sony® Readers™ etc.)</p>

<p>Not only are they essential to those who need to stay connected and work or study on the go, but they are also fantastic time killers, which makes these gadgets extremely popular carry-on items. I’ve read many a post from people wondering if these items should be treated like a laptop and removed from their carry-on bags for checkpoint screening.</p>

<p>Great question! Electronic items smaller than the standard sized laptop should not need to be removed from your bag or their cases. It’s that simple.

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<p>I have taken my iPad through dozens of airports and never been asked to take it out.</p>