Tube Ace

After coming home from traveling in Mexico for 6 months, I got a big surprise from the TSA. I have taken at least 6 flights with 2 of these Dell 27" Ultrasharp U2715Hc monitors before this flight with no problems. I pack a thick layer of soft clothing first on the bottom of my luggage (one monitor per large luggage bag), then lay the monitors flat with screens facing down to clothing with a towel covering the screen. I never pack anything solid below the screens.



The TSA agent rummaged through and repacked my luggage with this microphone underneath the screen.



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plsureking

that's a rather large and fragile thing to put in luggage lol

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Tube Ace

If the TSA had repacked the luggage the way I had, it would have been fine. I have taken at least 6 flights with these before. This is the first time the TSA inspected my luggage. This wasn't for a weekend trip. I lived in Mexico for 6 months before this flight.

sirkonstantine

File a claim:

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/passenger-support/claims

Rochard

I never check luggage. I met up with LAJ in Burbank last year - He was a week and a half trip and I was on a four day trip. I had a huge suitcase and he had a small carry on. That's when I decided I needed to pack lighter.

When I travel I roll with a small 17" AOC monitor... USB, super small... I always carry it in my carry on luggage. I never check luggage this point.

In fact... Here is my Microsoft Surface and my monitor in a hotel room some place....

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plsureking

if you live in Miami, you may go many years without getting hit by a hurricane. but some day, a hurricane will come. just because it didn't happen doesn't mean it won't.

a friend of mine moved to Hungary last month and checked two giant pcs so he can render there. i thought that was pretty crazy.

i've lived and worked all over the world. i never bring more than a laptop and some drives. monitors are a couple hundred bucks at most. 22" are under $100 now. i have 6 monitors on my desk and i'm moving next year. it would be cheaper to pack them, but also a huge pain in the ass. i have other priorities, like not hauling 6 big ass monitors all over the world lol

sorry to derail your TSA rant

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yuu.design

oh man :S

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pimpmaster9000

Tape bubble wrap over the screens...or cardboard...

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plsureking

that would require forethought and preparation. he only had 6 months!



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Oracle Porn

who the fuck travels with 2 27" monitors lol you are crazy.

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rayadp05

Damn. That really sucks. I would file a claim.

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sirkonstantine

Now that I thought about it. If any of you have large, fragile electronics to ship, buy a pelican case for it (see Single Lid Case Size Chart | Pelican Professional ).

I have one and it's great. There's no way a fucker can mis-package it since the compartment will be pre-cut-out.

It's like $500 for one but, depending on the price of your equipment, it might be worth it. (Note, check the check-in weight limit for your flight. The case and equipment might be over the weight limit of some airlines).

For me, I just use Duet (an iOS/Mac app) and an iPad as a second screen for my laptop.

Best solution ever.

Dead

Two 27" monitors for carry on....no problem!

Bladewire

So sorry for your lost Tube Ace ⚰️🙏👼😇

Tube Ace

Indeed this has been a tragic experience.