Professor Smashes PC Dipped in Liquid Nitrogen
Aren't chemical elements fantastic teaching tools?
It kind of goes without saying that liquid nitrogen is a lot of fun. Anytime you hear the terms 'liquid nitrogen' and 'computer' in the same sentence, it usually evokes thoughts of LN2 cooling. Why wouldn't it? Well, what if that computer was actually a laptop? What would you do with your liquid nitrogen then?
One University of Oklahoma professor used his bucket of liquid nitrogen to make a point about bringing laptops to class. Students say (via Engadget) he has a strict policy about bringing notebooks to lectures because he considers them a distraction.
To prove how serious he was about the whole thing, he dipped a laptop in liquid nitrogen, assuring the class that it won't harm the computer. The professor then hurled the machine at the floor, smashing it into what we can only assume was a million little pieces.

All that and no money shot.
Its not a students notebook, destruction of property of $500 or more will get you easily arrested. Considering how some other silly things can land you in jail.
Its easy to find a dead notebook somewhere. Biggest worry is what happened to the battery? That is a health hazzard to have that break open.
What next Iphones and Ipads?
ohh professor! did you see the principal's laptop? its black.
Also laptop should be used in the classroom as long as it does not distract other students, what's wrong with him.
Say this guy breaks a students laptop who brought it into class because they find it easier to take notes and study overall?
The professor takes the laptop from the student, smashes it into million pieces, and the student not only loses a pricey piece of equipment, but also lots of data pertaining to his/her studies.
If he did it on a students laptop who actually used it in the described capacity, a lawsuit would be justified, along with proper reimbursement of material damage (not to mention loss of info).
Professors may have a lot to say in their classrooms, but this kind of material abuse and expecting no repercussions for actions that resulted in financial/information damage is absurd.
Curbing distractions in class is one thing and it's good to try to eliminate them, but this guy isn't too clever if he thinks some students won't file a lawsuit if he does it on students laptops.
Freeze the professor with the liquid nitrogen. call it a cryogenic experiment
You can have a rule no laptops in my class and drop the person from your class if they disobey that rule, but that doesn't give you the right to destroy people's property. Doesn't this fall under "Wilful destruction of property" ?
All that and no money shot.
Its not a students notebook, destruction of property of $500 or more will get you easily arrested. Considering how some other silly things can land you in jail.
Its easy to find a dead notebook somewhere. Biggest worry is what happened to the battery? That is a health hazzard to have that break open.