Danger Laptop use in cockpit (Pls don't delete)

[n468ac]

Originally Posted by gmcjetpilot

I appreciate your input, thanks. I would take some exception to item b. & c.

The recall states that the batteries have a manufacture defect, which does not protect from overcharge.

One computer was reported OFF and sitting on the floor of a parked truck before the fire destroyed the vehicle. I don't know if it was connected to ships power?

The recall will cost $170 mil Sony, so it's more than a few computers

It affects at least Dell (4 mil), Apple (1.8 mil) and HP (?) computers and may be others (Sony?).

There have been no deaths but the fire is intense and there has been loss of property. Anyway be careful. I have one in my Dell and the number is 866-342-0011.

We can disagree
This is the third Sony battery recall for DELL ... looks really bad for Sony.

[svanarts]

I would be far more concerned about the laptop becoming a projectile in turbulence than I would be about spontaneous battery combustion. We are securing those bad boys aren't we?

Just a computer nerd's opinion.