Taking laptop on airplane ? Also Carry a Fire Extinguisher

Earlier this month, an Apple iBook caught fire when it was left over a room carpet for some time. Today, a Dell Laptop suddenly exploded into flames at a conference in Japan.

Inquirer has posted pictures of the burning Dell Laptop. Notice the waiter trying to bring down the Laptop Fire with the water serving jug.

Imagine the scenario had the the laptop been on his lap.