Laptop power on Emirates 777-300ER - Take Oz laptops or do I need an adapter? - Page 2

chip · 29th March 2012, 8:30 PM

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Originally Posted by glenpinn

your very correct, china most definately dont use aussie power sockets, nobody else does in fact,

New Zealanders might disagree about that

shiney2512 · 29th March 2012, 8:43 PM

it's also a good idea to check your wattage of the power supply aswell, most airlines provide only a 75watt outlet on thier seats, (reading above post i think you had a 65watt power supply), so you should be safe!

as for outlets most use the international standard outlet (as shown in op's post), that take most types of plugs, including US, UK, Asia and Aust/NZ

Tekin · 29th March 2012, 10:27 PM

I can confirm you should be able to plug your laptop directly into the international powerpoint on the emirates flights - i did it a few weeks ago. There's also a USB power point in there as well which works for phones and the like.

That said, the emirates TV/audio system is pretty good - probably better than Qantas Intl / Cathay / Thai.

Emirates I've always found as a good airline to fly, no fuss, clean, comfortable, decent food and good entertainment.

I would recommend picking up an international power convertor - I've got one of the big black "Swiss travel product" ones that has input and output plugs for every type of plug. Picked it up on the Duty Free on the plane on Emirates (or maybe Qantas?) for about $25. You'd be able to get them cheaper elsewhere probably, and it's great because you don't need to think about it at all no matter where you go.

mtma · 29th March 2012, 11:33 PM

The Chinese version of the AU plug is actually a recent addition to China. It's kind of compatible except the exact specifics aren't (the blade sizes differ, which causes problems in certain situations).

It's all mixed up like crazy because they've gone through a few different plug standards in the past couple of decades.

Davo1111 · 30th March 2012, 11:38 AM

i was on air lan, they had a power point and usb for every seat. The main concert is there is a wattage limit on the amount of power you can draw. if you do trip the breaker apparently now power until you land. Apparently it's only an issue with HUGE 17" gaming laptops

HellsAngel · 1st April 2012, 7:48 PM

Emirates will provide you with special plug if you ask cabin crew incase your laptop does not plug direct into the seat.

Formski · 2nd April 2012, 2:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davo1111

i was on air lan, they had a power point and usb for every seat. The main concert is there is a wattage limit on the amount of power you can draw. if you do trip the breaker apparently now power until you land. Apparently it's only an issue with HUGE 17" gaming laptops

I flew with Malaysian about 15 months ago in their 777-200 and the docs said the seat power was rated at 80Watts max.

My HP had a tendancy to trip it (was 110W, didn't realize the problem until onboard) but it still charged fine once powered down/standby or turning the screen down and not starting anything in 3D. If it went over the light went from green to orange and cut power, but simply replugging back in and it worked again.

65W should be fine.

Formski

29th March 2012, 8:43 PM	#17
shiney2512 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: parkdale Posts: 64	it's also a good idea to check your wattage of the power supply aswell, most airlines provide only a 75watt outlet on thier seats, (reading above post i think you had a 65watt power supply), so you should be safe! as for outlets most use the international standard outlet (as shown in op's post), that take most types of plugs, including US, UK, Asia and Aust/NZ Last edited by shiney2512; 29th March 2012 at 8:46 PM.

29th March 2012, 10:27 PM	#18
Tekin Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Elsewhere. Posts: 3,621	I can confirm you should be able to plug your laptop directly into the international powerpoint on the emirates flights - i did it a few weeks ago. There's also a USB power point in there as well which works for phones and the like. That said, the emirates TV/audio system is pretty good - probably better than Qantas Intl / Cathay / Thai. Emirates I've always found as a good airline to fly, no fuss, clean, comfortable, decent food and good entertainment. I would recommend picking up an international power convertor - I've got one of the big black "Swiss travel product" ones that has input and output plugs for every type of plug. Picked it up on the Duty Free on the plane on Emirates (or maybe Qantas?) for about $25. You'd be able to get them cheaper elsewhere probably, and it's great because you don't need to think about it at all no matter where you go.

29th March 2012, 11:33 PM	#19
mtma Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,592	The Chinese version of the AU plug is actually a recent addition to China. It's kind of compatible except the exact specifics aren't (the blade sizes differ, which causes problems in certain situations). It's all mixed up like crazy because they've gone through a few different plug standards in the past couple of decades.

30th March 2012, 11:38 AM	#20
Davo1111 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Syd Posts: 2,602	i was on air lan, they had a power point and usb for every seat. The main concert is there is a wattage limit on the amount of power you can draw. if you do trip the breaker apparently now power until you land. Apparently it's only an issue with HUGE 17" gaming laptops

1st April 2012, 7:48 PM	#21
HellsAngel Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 5,199	Emirates will provide you with special plug if you ask cabin crew incase your laptop does not plug direct into the seat.