• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Notebooks on airplanes

Page 2 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.
how does on-board wifi plan to work ? Do they have screens where the person next to you can't read it unless they are looking from directly in front of it ? I have security issues... I don't feel comfortable typing / reading things while the person next to me is staring... (no I don't have porn in mind).
 
Originally posted by: rh71
how does on-board wifi plan to work ? Do they have screens where the person next to you can't read it unless they are looking from directly in front of it ? I have security issues... I don't feel comfortable typing / reading things while the person next to me is staring... (no I don't have porn in mind).
Click to expand...

Howzat? This is an open 802.11* network on the airplane we're talking about. You would have to provide your own laptop. As such, the security of that laptop is up to you...
 
Originally posted by: tontod
I think Business and First class has outlets that you can plug your laptop into provided you have a compatible adapter. If you're in economy, you're probably out of luck. Watch the movies, some airlines have handheld video games also.
Click to expand...

man speaks the truth.
 
Well looks like I won't be flying on Lufthansa afterall- long story. Anyway, I'm on Delta. So far it looks like they have no on-board wifi, however check this out:

http://www.delta.com/prog_serv/merchandise/laptop_adapt/index.jsp

Looks like what some of you have mentioned already for some other airlines... need a special power source to plug into it and apparently from the way they make it sound, there's a plug available on every seat in the 767-400. Now, I know I'm on a 767, but not sure which model. Although, now looking at SeatGuru it looks like the 767-400 is very new and only on flights to Hawaii 🙁

Ah well, I bought an extra battery so hopefully two primary batteries will last me most of the flight.

Are DVD movies particularly taxing on notebook power? I would assume so...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top