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Travel Warning: Are You Prepared to Check Your Technology and Valuables?


FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- The recent events of plotted terrorist attacks on airliners between the United Kingdom and the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  has caused increased airport security. Officials determined that even everyday items such as toothpaste toothpaste,
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 and shampoo shampoo

a cleaning agent, usually liquid, for hair; usually consists of a detergent and perfume. Some, usually referred to as medicated shampoos, contain therapeutic substances such as parasiticides, antimicrobials, ketatolytic agents, and antiseborrheic compounds such as selenium
 have become material for terrorist plots.

What does this mean for travelers? Airline passengers have been requested to place carry-on items in clear plastic bags and soon may be required to check valuables such as laptops, PDAs, cell phones, iPods and personal items like shampoos, cosmetics and liquid bottles.

Otter Products, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

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, manufacturer of rugged carrying cases for technology and valuables, offers solutions to meet travel requirements, while providing airline passengers a sense of security that belongings belongings
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the things that a person owns or has with him or her

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 remain protected.

Valuables:

Cosmetics, liquids, make-up, toothpaste and other carry-on valuables such as cell phones, music players and remote control devices are currently being checked at airport security. The OtterBox line is the ideal way of safeguarding these items from drops, pressure and other encounters of checked items. Available in a variety of sizes, the OtterBox is ideal for storing belongings and allows the addition of a lock for extra security. See them at http://www.otterbox.com/products/otterbox/.

Laptops:

The OtterBox Rugged Laptop Carrying Case, a recently introduced case for protecting expensive laptops, offers protection even in checked luggage. With a waterproof, crushproof, dustproof, drop-resistant design, this case provides the ultimate safeguard for laptop travel. In addition, a lock capability allows travelers to rest easy knowing their laptop, Tablet PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words , slate, Ultra Mobile PC or Convertible Tablet PC is securely stowed. See details at: http://www.otterbox.com/products/pc_cases/laptop_case/.

iPods & PDAs:

The OtterBox for iPod is a waterproof, crushproof, interactive carrying case that protects all the iPods currently on the market -- mini, 20GB, photo, shuffle, nano (1) Billionth (10 to the -9th power). See space/time.

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 and video. Keeps iPods safe even in checked luggage. See more information on iPod protection at: http://www.otterbox.com/products/ipod_cases/.

OtterBox PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM).  cases come in a variety of models to meet individual needs. Totally rugged for travel. Cases fit 99% of PDAs on the market and provide protection from damage in checked baggage This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims.

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. See PDA cases: http://www.otterbox.com/products/pda_cases/.

About Otter Products, LLC

Familiar with airport security requirements, Otter Products worked with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Zippo(R) in 2005 to design the only DOT approved carrying case for Zippo lighters in checked luggage.

Otter Products, LLC is a leader in the design and production of rugged cases to safeguard technology and other valuables. With a complete line of waterproof, drop-resistant, interactive cases, Otter provides ideal solutions for travel.

Rugged cases include protection for iPAQs, Apple iPods(R), Laptops, Tablet PCs, GPS, cigars, Zippo lighters and more. Built upon fundamentals of hard work, creativity and perseverance Perseverance
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, Otter Products is a powerhouse of innovation, manufacturing quality cases with a 100 percent lifetime guarantee.

For more information on Otter Products, visit www.otterbox.com or call 888-695-8820. OtterBox, never out of its element!
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