Wow! More than the hardware, I am concerned about the data, so my hard drive is fully encrypted. I don't know if you are being too paranoid or not. I just think that your MBA will feel very upset if you don't use it in public. :) You need some guts to steal a laptop like that. I must be lucky or something, but I tend to trust my environment quite a bit. I live in NYC.
I have heard about people getting their iPhone stollen while talking on the phone with it. Must be so funny to watch… Sorry if it happened to you guys. Anyway, if you are too concerned, try to see if you can have it insured. I use it all the time in cars, restaurants, jumping from meetings to meetings, on the plane, train and even once from the privacy of my bathroom. O O :) Cheers! On Mar 14, 2012, at 6:13 PM, Gigi wrote: > Hi Viviana. > I think you're being cautious if you have a concern. I think paranoid is when > you just won't get your Mac Air out because you're afraid unreasonably. > > My sighted brother had a laptop stolen from him because two guys worked > together. One distracted him and pretended to be hurt; when he put his laptop > down and went to help, the other guy took his laptop. He never did get it > back as far as I know. > > I don't have an Air, but I do have a MacBook Pro. I have a case for it that I > got from Apple, and when I carry it around, I never leave it in the car or > anywhere else. Also, I put my arm through its strap all the time. When I go > into a restaurant, I try to choose a booth, partly to accommodate my dog, but > partly so I can put my computer case right up next to me. I put it and my > purse together, so I am unlikely to leave the both of them. Also, a booth is > more secure because a person would really have to work to get to your > computer. I'd rather make it hard for them if they are going to get it. > > If there is not a booth, after getting my dog in place, I tuck my computer > case and purse as close under my feet as possible. > > Regards, > Gigi > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 14, 2012, at 3:14 PM, Vivianna <irish...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi all, >> i think you misunderstood me. yes, i have a case for my air and, i also >> carry it in a backpack. what is my concern is having it stolen right out of >> my hands. say, for example, that i am sitting outside at a coffee shop and >> typing away on the computer with my earbuds in and someone just takes the >> machine and runs off with it. this is my concern. even if i have my hands >> on it they can still grab it and run. >> are others afraid of such happening? am i being to paranoid? what do >> sighted folks do with their expensive machines? do they just use them and >> not worry about it? >> i am off to check out these links now. thanks a lot. >> Vivianna >> On Mar 14, 2012, at 3:01 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: >> >>> I bought a backpack so when I'm not using my MacBook I just pop it in >>> there. If I usually sling it over one shoulder but if I need both hands I >>> can put it on all the way. In other words, I don't lock it down, I keep the >>> laptop with me. If you must lock it then you might want one of these: >>> >>> http://www.macworld.com/article/1158830/macbook_air_security_lock.html >>> >>> where you attach a rigid case to the MacBook Air and that case has a >>> standard lock slot. You could also check into iAlertU which uses the >>> MacBook's motion sensors to trigger an alarm and notify you on your iPhone >>> etc. >>> >>> http://ialertu.sourceforge.net/ >>> >>> CB >>> >>> On 3/14/12 3:51 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I personally just put my macbook in my book bag when I travel. >>>> >>>> Ricardo Walker >>>> rica...@appletothecore.info >>>> Twitter:@apple2thecore >>>> www.appletothecore.info >>>> >>>> On Mar 14, 2012, at 3:45 PM, Vivianna<irish...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> so, i went out and bought myself this super cool, super fast macbook air. >>>>> now, the reason that i bought this fine machine is because of it's small >>>>> size and portability. well, now that spring is here, i am wanting to >>>>> take it out with me to coffee shops etc. i live in a city and am >>>>> concerned about the safety of using such a machine in an outdoor public >>>>> setting. i went to the mac online store and looked up the kensington >>>>> lock and, alas, it does not work with the air. >>>>> so, here's my question to you all. >>>>> do you all take your portable machines out with you? and, if you do, >>>>> what sort of security measures, if any, do you take? have any of you had >>>>> problems with having your computers stolen? and, if so, what did you do? >>>>> did you get it back? >>>>> i would be extremely upset if i had my machine stolen on one hand yet, on >>>>> the other hand, i do not want to be restricted to using it only in the >>>>> safety of my own home. if i wanted to stay at home, i would have >>>>> purchased the less costly mini. >>>>> i look forward to hearing your experiences and suggestions. >>>>> thanks much. >>>>> Vivianna >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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