[narcissus]

I hope that is going to be acceptable: my laptop is way too old for my battery to hold a charge, and I really only use it when I'm on the road. I'd hate to have to buy a new one simply to get it on the plane :(

[jhgg]

If your laptop's too old to hold a charge, is there really a reason to bring it on the plane with you? Just check it in and hope they don't wreck it.

[xtrumanx]

> ...is there really a reason to bring it on the plane with you? Just check it in and hope they don't wreck it.

That's exactly the reason why I bring stuff in with me. If they're valuable or fragile, I would never check it in.