Exploding Laptop Batteries

[BrianG]

Yeah, kinda scary. I would really be leary about using laptops on a plane. It's not like you can simply throw it out the window! Not to mention the noxious fumes from e venting/axploding battery. Laptop makers should add a large sticker saying "Warning: may explode if used". lol. Some of the problem is the end-user. A buddy of mine lets his laptop get VERY hot, almost too hot to touch the underside of the plastic case - makes you wonder how hot the actual components are.