Intel and Boeing offer Wireless In-flight Internet - Page 2

brycer · 10th August 2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Xassius

Didn't like some airlines have a laptop battery life extender or charger or something?

You can buy a plane mains adapter but most modern plane seats now allow you to plug in directly - well in business class atleast

FB008 · 11th August 2005, 1:16 AM

i tried this on a singapore airlines 747 from paris - singapore and london-singapore, no worky for me either way

i guess it's not on ALL 747's... yet

time to upgrade to business class methinks!!!

mental_empathy · 26th September 2005, 5:23 PM

Sorry for the bump, but does any1 know if the qantas 747s have them? (economy class), and if theres powerpoints in economy class?

punkerdaleski · 26th September 2005, 5:46 PM

hehe, if you are playing CS on the plane, are you allowed to play as terrorists?

ooh ooh or you could play cs_747 on a 747! although it would still be a shit map!

booksacool1 · 26th September 2005, 9:08 PM

Yeah, which planes have 12v power sockets, or even 240?
I mean as in economy...

kaviar · 12th August 2006, 10:55 PM

Hey,

I used this service a few weeks ago from Los Angeles - Frankfurt with Lufthansa. It was really good. I only had a PDA though, but i was able to check emails, browse the web, and even connect to a server via terminal services client (For bragging rights)

. I paid $27 US for the entire flight, even though my battery died out in 4 hours. Defenitely a good service, i think some ppl on the flight had a spare battery, which is pretty wise if your using the service a lot.

Cheers

Kaviar

SLATYE · 12th August 2006, 11:11 PM

Just as a point, with the big scare about planes being blown up in the air (between Britain and America), haven't they now banned laptops in the cabin? Don't they now have to go in the luggage, making in-flight internet utterly useless unless you've got a PDA?

aussie7 · 12th August 2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SLATYE

Just as a point, with the big scare about planes being blown up in the air (between Britain and America), haven't they now banned laptops in the cabin? Don't they now have to go in the luggage, making in-flight internet utterly useless unless you've got a PDA?

Good point SLATYE bloody terrorist ruin everything

Aren't PDA also banned from carry on

silenthunter · 13th August 2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by aussie7

Good point SLATYE bloody terrorist ruin everything

Aren't PDA also banned from carry on

You're not allowed mobiles of any sort so yeah PDAs are no chance.

Its just a knee jerk reactoin tho give it a month and laptops should be allowed again. Besides thats just on UK/US flights every where else is ok.

Cymax · 13th August 2006, 12:57 AM

Not allowed laptops or PDA's? Hell, you're not even allowed to bring on a freaking book at the moment.

Wobbbz · 13th August 2006, 1:00 AM

So who do the RIAA sue for copyright breach/piracy? The aeroplane in question?

Mr. 747, we caught you downloading XYZ...

ssnke · 13th August 2006, 2:00 AM

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Originally Posted by silenthunter

You're not allowed mobiles of any sort so yeah PDAs are no chance.

Its just a knee jerk reactoin tho give it a month and laptops should be allowed again. Besides thats just on UK/US flights every where else is ok.

even liquid substances are banned right...

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Originally Posted by aussie7

bloody terrorist ruin everything

silenthunter · 13th August 2006, 12:16 PM

This was in the age today, its not as bad as it seems. US flights your still allowed laptops/pdas etc, and flying into the UK you are too its just flying out of hte UK. Here is the full list of requirments.

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■ MELBOURNE AIRPORT is operating as usual with security restrictions affecting only US-bound flights or passengers transferring at Heathrow. Melbourne Airport recommends passengers flying overseas allow additional time for security and check-in procedures and arrive three hours ahead of schedule. Extra security and information staff are on site at Melbourne Airport and security areas have been established to ease congestion and minimise delays.

■ UNITED STATES Passengers departing Melbourne for the US may carry hand luggage, but no liquids or gels. This includes all beverages in any size container, such as bottled water, shampoo, suntan lotion, moisturising creams, toothpaste or hair gel. There are exemptions for baby formula and breast milk, prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket, insulin and essential other non-prescription medications. Laptops, mobile phones and digital cameras are allowed. All footwear to be screened prior to departure.

■ UNITED KINGDOM The prohibition on carry-on luggage applies to flights departing the UK only. The restrictions do not affect flights leaving Australia unless passengers are transferring between flights at a UK airport. Passengers connecting with flights at Heathrow are being given the option of complying before leaving Australia to avoid queues and long delays in the UK. Pockets must be empty and carry-on items gathered in a transparent plastic carry bag can include pocket-size wallets and purses with money, credit and identity cards; passports and travel tickets; prescription medicines and medical items sufficient for the flight; spectacles and sunglasses, without cases; contact lens holders, but no solution; baby food, milk and sanitary items such as nappies, wipes, creams and disposal bags; unboxed female sanitary items such as tampons, pads, towels and wipes; tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs; keys (but no electrical key fobs). Direct flights to London or flights via Asian airports are not affected.

■ NEW ZEALAND Restrictions apply to carry-on luggage for Air New Zealand flights to, through or from the UK and US. Bans include liquids and all items except travel documents, wallets, essential medicines and baby food carried in clear plastic bags. In-flight amenity kits containing toothpaste and brushes, wipes and lip balms will be distributed to all passengers.

■ ASIA Flights from Melbourne to any of the Asian hubs of Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo or Jakarta are unaffected.

ShaneHm2 · 13th August 2006, 6:19 PM

meh terroism its fuckin overrated, sorry for being off topic but next thing u know it watches will be classified as a weapon of mass destruction

satchi · 13th August 2006, 6:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ssnke

even liquid substances are banned right...

bloody terrorist ruin everything

The human body is some 90 % +/- water right?

26th September 2005, 9:08 PM	#20
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12th August 2006, 11:11 PM	#22
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13th August 2006, 1:00 AM	#26
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26th September 2005, 5:23 PM	#18
mental_empathy Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lidcombe, Sydney Posts: 1,726	Sorry for the bump, but does any1 know if the qantas 747s have them? (economy class), and if theres powerpoints in economy class?

26th September 2005, 5:46 PM	#19
punkerdaleski Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: GC Posts: 125	hehe, if you are playing CS on the plane, are you allowed to play as terrorists? ooh ooh or you could play cs_747 on a 747! although it would still be a shit map!

12th August 2006, 10:55 PM	#21
kaviar Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 45	Hey, I used this service a few weeks ago from Los Angeles - Frankfurt with Lufthansa. It was really good. I only had a PDA though, but i was able to check emails, browse the web, and even connect to a server via terminal services client (For bragging rights) . I paid $27 US for the entire flight, even though my battery died out in 4 hours. Defenitely a good service, i think some ppl on the flight had a spare battery, which is pretty wise if your using the service a lot. Cheers Kaviar

13th August 2006, 12:57 AM	#25
Cymax Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 376	Not allowed laptops or PDA's? Hell, you're not even allowed to bring on a freaking book at the moment.