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    Airplane power adapter

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by ubercool, Jan 21, 2007.

  1. ubercool

    ubercool Notebook Deity

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    Since last May, I've been using an iGo airplane power supply with my ASUS W5F, using a #16 tip as recommended:

    http://www.igo.com/searchresults.as...,11530145,11530237,11532012&wizard_tag=IGOTIP

    Unfortunately, during my flight back from Tel Aviv this Saturday, that tip permanently lost its ability to maintain contact with the power pin. Now, I'm wondering if anyone uses a power adapter on airplanes? What are you using?

    In the Sony forum, they really like the Kensington 120W adapter, but it has no official ASUS support.

    Thanks!
    :)
     
    ubercool, Jan 21, 2007
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    tokaone Notebook Guru

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    sorry if this is off topic, but is there a list/website showing all the planes that have this option? also, is it for 1st class only?
     
    tokaone, Jan 22, 2007
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    In general, it's only available in first and business class but some airlines, like United, have a few power outlets strewn all over coach.

    Virgin America, if it ever gets off the ground, has announced that it will feature power at all seats, making it the first digital lifestyle-friendly airline in the world. :cool:

    You can indeed check to see where the power outlets are using the seating maps of Seatguru.com. :)
     
    ubercool, Jan 22, 2007
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