airplane power converter for laptop ?

gorak · Post by **gorak** » 21 Jul 2005, 10:05

hi , got a question for frequent flyers ...... in the big airplanes (boeing 747) is there a powerpoint where you can plug in your laptop ? and if there is where can i get a adapter ?

Post by **KillerByte** » 21 Jul 2005, 11:29

what do you want to do kill everyone on the plane?

The airlines grudginly allow people to use their electronic devices as it is and now you want to charge it up and connect it to the airplanes electrical system. Next minute the PSU pops and you end up tripping the power.

News headline: "300 People Die Due To Laptop"

The Windows BSOD will become the least of your problems!

Android · Post by **Android** » 21 Jul 2005, 11:47

yeah am anti laptop

Dom · Post by **Dom** » 21 Jul 2005, 11:48

I want to get myself a laptop before I go overseas... wouldn't ever think of using it on a plane though!

Sojourn · Post by **Sojourn** » 21 Jul 2005, 12:09

gorak wrote:hi , got a question for frequent flyers ...... in the big airplanes (boeing 747) is there a powerpoint where you can plug in your laptop ? and if there is where can i get a adapter ?

gorak, Ive asked some our company execs about this. According to some of them there is no ac power available for any electronic device, but you are more than welcome to use you 100% charged battery to its capacity.

Alternatively, give Johannesburg International a call and ask them !!

S

gorak · Post by **gorak** » 21 Jul 2005, 12:54

thanks for the replies ...... i know that during takeoff and landing you are not allowed to user laptop computers , but during flight it IS allowed . (the other day flew down to capetown and used it during flight) . \

so ............... no charging points

................ guess i will have to get the multimedia battery then !!! (2nd battery for cd rom bay ).

thanks again .

ps .. if something hapens like killerbyte said ..... just think ..... this can be THE ultimate flightsim experience LOL>>>

Sojourn · Post by **Sojourn** » 21 Jul 2005, 14:14

Correction - On business class (first class) with the bigger (read Big Jumbo) airplanes, you do have an AC socket with a built in multi-adapter for local and overseas compatibility. It also depends on what airline you fly with. Emirates, Virgin and British Airways are way more likely to offer that, than, say, Air Nigeria.

(As per my boss.)

Assumption, but I dont think you will be flying business class...

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gorak · Post by **gorak** » 21 Jul 2005, 14:47

AAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!

assumption 100% correct !!!

thanks for the info and effort . like i said , i will have to buy the extra battery then.... at least i am flying emirates !!!!!

Knuckles · Post by **Knuckles** » 21 Jul 2005, 16:44

gorak wrote:at least i am flying emirates !!!!!

Have you looked on Emirates website? Some airlines do offer laptop power in economy.

DJT · Post by **DJT** » 21 Jul 2005, 17:51

If they don't ask to sit up front and use the person in the back row of business to plug it in for you. if you are not in their way I'm sure they won't mind.

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