On Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:30:12 +0000, Invisible wrote:

> On 26/01/2011 10:04 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:15:26 +0000, Invisible wrote:
>>
>>> Engineers spend decades designing an LCD with a wide viewing angle,
>>> and then a company sells you a device to narrow the viewing angle
>>> again. :-D How absurd.
>>
>> Of course, because when you're using your laptop on a long flight,
>> sharing company confidential information with everyone in your row is a
>> good idea.
> 
> Then you shouldn't be using your laptop. Obviously.

Obviously if you have work that needs to be done, that's not an option.

> (Besides, don't they insist that all electronic devices are turned off
> for the duration of the flight?)

Absolutely not.  During takeoff and landing.  Once you're at altitude, 
it's perfectly fine.

> It would be only too easy for the guy behind you to peek between the
> seats and see your screen - something which even this silly angle
> limiter wouldn't prevent.

Sure, it's not intended to *prevent* it, just to make it harder.

Similar to the philosophy of putting a lock on your front door.  Are you 
seriously suggesting that you shouldn't lock your door because someone 
who's determined to get in will find a way anyways?

Jim

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