June 23, 200620 yr Dell laptop explodes at Japanese conference By INQUIRER newsdesk: Wednesday 21 June 2006, 13:22 Click this Mojo Ad AN INQUIRER READER attending a conference in Japan was sat just feet away from a laptop computer that suddenly exploded into flames, in what could have been a deadly accident. Gaston, our astonished reader reports: "The damn thing was on fire and produced several explosions for more than five minutes". Should you witness such an event, his advice is, "Don't try anything courageous/stupid, stay away, away, away!" "For the record, this is a Dell machine," notes Gaston. "It is only a matter of time until such an incident breaks out on a plane," he suggests. Our witness managed to catch all the action in these amazing pictures. "Fire extinguishers leave a mess on your suit and belongings; pack your stuff (if you can) and leave, leave, leave!" he advises. We don't have any further details of the model of the computer in question. In light of the evidence, however, we'd suggest you avoid actually using a laptop on your lap. Ouch. http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=32550 pictures there too
June 23, 200620 yr Makes me feel really good. I'm on a Dell. Oh noes! All Dell's explode! HALP! One incident. Nothing to get afraid over.
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