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    I'm confused, can't use an XPS M1330 on an airplane?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bharatwaja, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. bharatwaja

    bharatwaja Newbie

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    So, I was bored and going through my XPS M1330 manual. Then I find this:

    Altitude (maximum):
    Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
    Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)

    Does this mean we can't use the notebook while in-flight above 10,000 Feet? Don't commercial flights fly at about 30,000 feet?
     
    bharatwaja, Dec 11, 2008
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  2. potentv

    potentv Notebook Evangelist

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    I think they are referring more to the air pressure at that high measured in Bars.
    If you are in a sealed cabin that air pressure will all be relative and different from external air pressure, you will be fine using it in an air plane.
     
    potentv, Dec 11, 2008
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  3. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Great question....

    The answer is the plane is pressurized, so it will be fine to use the laptop

    A warning though
    Do not open any windows or doors when in flight
    That will probably affect the laptop and possibly void the warrantee :eek:


    Alex
     
    Alex, Dec 11, 2008
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  4. potentv

    potentv Notebook Evangelist

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    HAHAHA!!
    Emergency Power Supply to power computers for power surges/outages...
    Emergency Parachutes for laptops ftw!!!
     
    potentv, Dec 11, 2008
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  5. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    Good to know if I ever climb Mount Everest or do computing under the sea! You can use electronics in planes only when the Captain says it's okay. Hopefully your flight has wi-fi to keep you from being bored. I heard they're trying to block out sites, oh well.
     
    kanehi, Dec 11, 2008
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  6. bigepilot

    bigepilot Notebook Evangelist

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    I've never flown an airplane with a pressurization controller that went above 8,000. And that is at 45,000ft. Most airlines are in mid 30's running mid 6's on the alt.
     
    bigepilot, Dec 11, 2008
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  7. bharatwaja

    bharatwaja Newbie

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    oh how silly of me to have asked that question... This cabin pressurizing just didnt strike me at all.... I wanna shoot myself for being so stupid......
     
    bharatwaja, Dec 11, 2008
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  8. Cap

    Cap Notebook Consultant

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    Hey bharatwaja, if it helps, I heard once that there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.....hang in there, it gets better from here, put the gun away.
     
    Cap, Dec 11, 2008
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  9. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    I wouldn't worry about it, I made the same assumption once. :D I don't fly much so I didn't worry about it, then it dawned on me eventually.
     
    atbnet, Dec 11, 2008
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  10. Vehement

    Vehement Notebook Consultant

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    Perfectly legit question no worries :)
     
    Vehement, Dec 12, 2008
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  11. Wharrel

    Wharrel Notebook Guru

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    Just remember that when the cabin loses pressure and the overhead masks come down ("air is still flowing even though the bag may not inflate"), you need to shut your XPS M1330 off!

    EDIT: Please don't post in a three-month old thread.
     
    Wharrel, Mar 5, 2009
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