Israeli Security Opens Fire on a MacBook. Thrice.

[Marcus Yam]

The Israeli border security didn't take too kindly to Apple's latest notebook, firing three rounds into the unibody MacBook.

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[jawshoeaw]

These Israeli PC fanboys went too far.

 

[Guest]

Wouldn't just running the luggage through a metal detector instead of pumping it full of lead be a better option?

 

[customisbetter]

There is literally no reason for that bullsh*t. Firing bullets into a laptop, even containing explosives, will not do ANYTHING.

 

[Guest]

Why does a security checkpoint dispose of suspect packages by shooting it three times? How is that going to safely dispose of the bomb? I hope they compensated her, it seems like they did not even ask her any questions about it before going Rambo.

 

[sublifer]

Why in the world did they shoot it?

 

[jmchien]

those bullet holes look pretty big...wonder what size firearms are they carrying?...

 

[jellico]

I'd love to hear the call to Apple support...

Apple Tech: "Have you tried rebooting the machine?"

Macbook owner: "Uh, I don't think that's going to help."

 

[Computer_Lots]

I don't know why it gives me pleasure to see a Macbook with holes in it

 

[Guest]

Hooooly cow

 

[falconqc]

Did they compensate her for the damages?

At least they missed the hard drive...

 

[nicklasd87]

It's the MacBook Pro Holy Edition

 

[spanspace]

Makes no fracking sense to shoot a laptop. There is no threat.

 

[deadlockedworld]

Morons... they didnt even get the HD? hahaha. Fail!

 

[gerohmygosh]

I'm sure they took it outside and shot at it in a more open surrounding. Her fault in my opinion. They shouldn't have to replace it.

 

[gerohmygosh]

I'm sure they took it outside and shot at it in a more open surrounding. Her fault in my opinion. They shouldn't have to replace it.

 

[CChick]

lmao.

Wow ... as much as I hate Macs .... this is a bit too much.

should tell those boarder people to take a chill pill, have some kosher food(taste like shit to me), and ... point the gun at themselves.

 

[flyinfinni]

that makes NO sense... why the heck would you do that?

 

[jellico]

gendoikari1: If you suspect an item contains an IED (improvised explosive device), the safest thing to do is attempt to set it off at a safe distance. Usually, they just blow it up with a small charge of C4 or Semtex.

jmchien: Probably a Galil.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMI_Galil

Others questioning why they shot it: As I said, the best way to deal with a suspicious package is to detonate it with a small charge of C4 or Semtex in a bomb-proof container (a detonation chamber). However, you can also shoot the suspicious page at a discrete distance. The shock from the bullet impacts has a high degree of probability of detonating an improvised explosive (an explosive is, by definition, unstable; and improvised explosives are even more so), and/or the detonator (which will then set off the explosive). Considering the on-going tension between Israel and their neighbors, this is probably a daily occurance.

 

[jay236]

So why would they attempt to "blow up" the bomb near the airport area?

 

[Guest]

12 gauge shotgun?

 

[Horhe]

How stupid you must be to have all your work (years of work) on just one PC, and no backup elsewhere.

 

[matt2k]

sounds like fun

 

[Spanky Deluxe]

That is absolutely ridiculous.

 

[Guest]

[citation][nom]Horhe[/nom]How stupid you must be to have all your work (years of work) on just one PC, and no backup elsewhere.[/citation]
So Time Machine performed its functions as intented, of course.