Comments on: Traveling with Your MacBook

By: Barry

Barry — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:32:48 +0000

I'm going to Disney World, Orlando in 1 month, and I would like some help with this matter. I have the white MacBook, and cannot decide on whether to, while viewing Disney World, leave the said laptop with the hotel staff in one of their safes, or to stow it in the personal safe in the room. Just if you need the hotel at which i'm staying at, it is the Hilton (those points really stack up!).

By: kimdisqus

kimdisqus — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:57:45 +0000

you should never leave your macbook in your hotel room. It's better to hire a safety deposit box.

By: Tiexgrr

Tiexgrr — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:48:08 +0000

removing your harddrive can void you warrenty but if you have important data why not remove it and the battery it wont get far with out either of them right?

By: Brent

Brent — Sun, 20 May 2007 17:50:32 +0000

I’ve sent mine through several x-rays and it’s still fine. Not to say it’s impervious, but my experience has been fine.

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 20 May 2007 17:09:35 +0000

Does anyone know how a macbook holds up to the magnetic xray fields of airport security? my ipod went on the fritz last year after going thru security conveyor belt. it could have also been for other reasons.

By: traveller

traveller — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:37:07 +0000

Even if your laptop would fit in the hotel safe, is it really that secure? I think not…

By: teomat

teomat — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:52:48 +0000

I am going to give you an iBook G4 and ask you to remove the HDD.

Probably easier to ensure that you have a recent backup/image of your HDD before you leave, and an insurance policy to cover possible theft?

Passwords and master passwords to be set and used.

My ISP provider and tech support details are of absolutely no use whatsoever to me even if I have only traveled a mile away.

A wooden spoon would be of more use

By: Mark Watson

Mark Watson — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:03:52 +0000

And as an added bonus all these tips can also apply to your children or pets.

By: Brent

Brent — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 05:10:49 +0000

You can’t be too prepared… just in case

By: Andre

Andre — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 05:07:56 +0000

“Make sure you have the contact information and account numbers for your ISP provider and tech supportâ€”just in case.”

I have no possible idea how this could be useful.