Has anyone tried to use the Scan Smart option to get through airport security? Just wondering if it actually works.
227646
I have a different type of TSA friendly bag, and I have never been asked to take my laptop out. I have been traveling nearly every week for work for the past 8+ years to various cities around the USA so I have a pretty good range of experience at most major US airports. Whoever said they sometimes get asked to take theirs out must not have been packing it correctly.
227647
Over the past 2-3 years, I've taken my laptop in this case more than a dozen times, and I've NEVER had to take my laptop out - just zip it open, lay it flat on the belt, and send it through. It's a great bag, and shows no wear! (And I take it to work with me every day!)
227648
It does not always work. Once in a while I am asked to take my laptop out, and when I asked, they told me that scan smart is just marketing used to get you to buy the bag. At that point, I wasn't interested in spending 30 minutes escalating the problem through three levels of poorly paid workers just to be told no repeatedly.
227649
I fly frequently and use a different brand of "TSA Friendly" backpack design. Not once (in the USA) have I been asked to take the computer out of the bag: OAK, SFO, PHX, TUS, ALB, PDX, LIH, JFK, SEA so far. I do have to remove it in Japan at NRT, but they apologize and everyone has to remove the laptop. Now that I have PreCheck I don't even have to unzip it and lay it out, the whole bag goes through.
227650
I've used it in Philadelphia (PHL) and Orlando (MCO) a few time now and TSA was okay with my laptop staying in the Scan Smart compartment. Knock on wood....
227651
Yes, just unzip it so that it opens up and separates the laptop compartment with the other stuff in your backpack and slide it on through the scanners. The whole idea of 'smartscan' is that it allows TSA to scan your laptop without anything in the way (like all the stuff in your backpack). After dozens of flights through SFO, ORD, EWR, SJC...I've never had an issue with this backpack.
227652
Every time I've traveled but one, they have asked me to take my laptop out. Multiple airlines, and even Disney cruiseline. My next backpack won't be a scansmart. YMMV. Other than that, I love this backpack. It's sturdy.
1176605
Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to work with the wireless connectivity. That said, I really like this scanner. It takes a couple of tries to make sure you know where the scan is going to pick up.
1602810
The result will depend on the sensitivity of the scanners. There is a metal content in the sleeves that could be detected. Reports from our customers indicate there are no problems in US airports and the sleeves are undetected. However, some people have reported setting off the detectors in airports in Europe, where they use different technology. In the end, we are certain airport security has seen enough RFID-blocking solutions to understand what is going on and they will understand the concern you are seeking to address by shielding your cards and possibly your passport in this way. We would expect no hassles other than needing to show the items to the staff at the scanners. Bon voyage! Happy Travels! We look forward to serving you!
1635533
Hi Vincent! Maureen here from The Friendly Swede:-) My sincere apologies for missing your question previously! That answer is unknown. I would think if the contents were scanned, it would not pass the stringent US FAA rules. You could check with the FAA/TSA on that for the best answer though. Anything else, please let me know here at this link:
1785356
Not good at all...I'm in your typical suberb approximately 60 miles from a major city. If I hit "scan" on my radio, it will only stop at one station which is our local radio station. Even if you only listen to FM for traffic reports or whatever, it'll drive you nuts. Save the money
1103099
I brought this in my carry-on from KC to Ft. Meyers, FL. No issues at all. Passed through the scanner with no questions asked.
1662123
Works fine, I scan all the time. I am a RE broker, use scan / email for all documents for RE transactions. Like this scanner.
1064181
Yes, I recommend it. I've had four different scanners. This is by far the best, light, multiple resolution settings, color or b/w. I love this one.
684714
No, we have always had to check-in with the rest of our luggage. It is too large to go through TSA scanner. I am not even sure it was designed for gate checking.
518108
That was the easy part for me. The scan worked well, but the retrieval of it for filing is slow slow slow. Honestly, I have gone back to my Epson GT-S50 - its fast and I scan to my gmail drive so it puts it in the cloud. I do have the small NeatConnect scanner and I like that for travel, but the NeatConnect - I would save your money
770541
Actually it can. If you have Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate, you can use Windows XP mode and scan away. I'm doing it right now! I've had mine for years, never had to call for support, so I can't vouch for that, but I've scanned hundreds of photos and I'm very happy with it.
249158
Yes. I love this scanner. It is so easy to use. I just connect it to my computer and scan in. You are given the choice of where you want to save what you have scanned.
2022332
I am on vacation right now. Went from ft. Lauderdale to Phoenix and had no problems through security. A year ago I went to Puerto Rico and didn't have problems. Like any other item that set off the alarm, I put it in my purse which then I put in conveyor to be xrayed and so far so good. I hope this answer your question.
500028
No, you cannot. It only scans sheets of paper, one at a time. It is good when you are on the road or on hotels and receive documents for approval. You can easily print your document using hotel facilities, then scan the signed document to respond. That was my only use, since I have to travel a lot in my work.
2201109
Yes. I do it all the time. Just scanned in an 8 page document last night. That has more to do with software than the hardware and the software that comes with the scanner works well.
528930
I am unaware a bug with this Uniden scanner as I have had mine since February 19th. I do know that Uniden has been updating the scanner software and owners manual as well through the USB cable hooked to your scanner! As my personal opinion this product was rushed out the door too soon before it was ready!
992573
Yes, I am using the same system and the card scan works fine. This was a great investment, which really saves me a lot of time.