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    In the Air

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by inertiazero, Mar 3, 2008.

  1. inertiazero

    inertiazero Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering what adapter I would need in order to power my Dell Laptop while on a airplane? I know my plane has an empower outlet, but not sure what adapter I should use. Can anyone suggest anything?
     
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    i believe thats the one that looks like input on a car cigg adapter.. what airline?
     
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    inertiazero Notebook Enthusiast

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    cathay pacific
     
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    if it helps my laptop is a Dell Inspiron 9300
     
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    Aah - Finally a question I can answer very thoroughly.

    As an OW Emerald member, I fly CX quite often and the answers are based on those experiences. On CX it really depends whether you fly F, J, or Y. In Y usually select seats (at least on widebody LR aircraft- i.e. 777-233 or 777-300 B744, etc.) select seats have power acccess which utlize the Cigg adapter. On some aircraft however, a standard cigarrette light adapter should be used. In J and F, again on some aircraft, a CIGG adapter can be used, but on most longhaul flights, a standard 2 or 3 prog outlets are available. In any case, if you fly F or J, usually the flight crew have spare universal adapters for most laptops. If you get back to me with your routing or aircraft info, I would be able to provide you with better assistance.
     
    booji, Mar 4, 2008
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