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Massive airport security systems, such as x-ray machines and baggage inspectors, seem to be getting all the attention. But a small, relatively simple device just might end up being the weapon of choice in the war against terrorism and airport crime. BlackBerry pagers are trickling into the hands of airport cops on both coasts, allowing instant wireless access to national crime information data. And according to people familiar with the initial pilot project, the pagers, produced by Research in Motion, have gotten “rave reviews. Everybody seems to love them.” Full Story