So, you just got your iPad, and you already have a great vacation trip (or business trip) lined up? Fretting what the TSA will think when you get to the checkpoint in the airport? Well, fret no more!
According to TUAW, apparently iPads will be an exception, unlike most electronics, when it comes to the requirement of removing them from their case, and being placed on the conveyor belt.
The TSA ruled today that iPads may indeed remain in their case (or whatever form you're using to protect it) for scanning. The TSA ruled today that the units are relatively small and contain no large AC unit. Word is not out yet whether those need to be scanned separately as well as any other cables, external drives and the like. They can easily be examined inside one's bag.
Buuuuuuut, you might be asked to remove it, if the checkpoint agents are unable to get a clear view of the unit, so make sure you don't keep it under that 'ol swim suit on your trip to Maui. With that, laptops have to be removed from their bags and get scanned separately.
Image courtesy of TSA.gov
