Laptop Airline adaptor ?

[shadytree]

What do I need to plug a Laptop into the power socket on an aircraft ?
Is it like a car adaptor , any one know ?

[Extra 300 Driver]

Who are you flying with?

[shadytree]

Eva Air to Thailand

[fidgits]

I've got a specialist piece of kit from Targus, converts both aircraft DC as well as car cigar lighter for my laptop...

[shadytree]

fidgits said:

I've got a specialist piece of kit from Targus, converts both aircraft DC as well as car cigar lighter for my laptop...

Is the aircraft adaptor different from a normal car lighter thingamy bob ?

[Extra 300 Driver]

I have e mailed a friend who works for them, he is getting back to me by 2pm UK time.

[shadytree]

Extra 300 Driver said:

I have e mailed a friend who works for them, he is getting back to me by 2pm UK time.

cool cheers

[gingerpaul]

I didn't know that airlines were providing power for passengers. Which airlines offer this?

[J1mmyD]

www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=47711&criteria=car%20invertor&doy=8m3

Here you go - this is good for creating clouds of acrid smoke within 10 minutes (at a 1.8A draw)... no need for me to tell you how I found that out, I'm sure.

[Extra 300 Driver]

gingerpaul said:

I didn't know that airlines were providing power for passengers. Which airlines offer this?

Most of them now. BA do in First, Club abd World Traveller+

[gingerpaul]

Now if they got net access on aircraft I could go on PH the whole flight. That would stop me getting bored!

Edited to say thanks Nick!

>> Edited by gingerpaul on Wednesday 8th March 13:02

[Extra 300 Driver]

The normal Aircraft that do that route have power in Business and First sections. These aircraft are refered to by EVA as 701 + 702.

They are the 2 pin type of plug, I guess like you get in France I would buy an adapter from the terminal and you should be fine.

The internet in Aicraft is on its way. Boeing have developed a system but it is very expensive.

[gingerpaul]

Extra 300 Driver said:

The internet in Aicraft is on its way.

[shadytree]

Extra 300 Driver said:

The normal Aircraft that do that route have power in Business and First sections. These aircraft are refered to by EVA as 701 + 702. They are the 2 pin type of plug, I guess like you get in France I would buy an adapter from the terminal and you should be fine. The internet in Aicraft is on its way. Boeing have developed a system but it is very expensive.

thanks for finding out Nick

p.s. Any engine runs planned in the spring ?

[agent006]

J1mmyD said:

www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=47711&criteria=car%20invertor&doy=8m3 Here you go - this is good for creating clouds of acrid smoke within 10 minutes (at a 1.8A draw)... no need for me to tell you how I found that out, I'm sure.

Sod that, if it's clouds of acrid smoke you want on a plane:

www.toolsnstuff.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=Camping-Mate-KGE3000tc-Silent-Digital-Generator-4-Stroke-Generator&products_id=14107&osCsid=baebf6675656dc2ced6bdff56587d537

[shadytree]

agent006 said:

J1mmyD said: www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=47711&criteria=car%20invertor&doy=8m3 Here you go - this is good for creating clouds of acrid smoke within 10 minutes (at a 1.8A draw)... no need for me to tell you how I found that out, I'm sure. Sod that, if it's clouds of acrid smoke you want on a plane: www.toolsnstuff.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=Camping-Mate-KGE3000tc-Silent-Digital-Generator-4-Stroke-Generator&products_id=14107&osCsid=baebf6675656dc2ced6bdff56587d537

bit much just to run me laptop, but thanks for the thought

[maddog-uk]

These guys are really good www.absolutebattery.co.uk

and this is what I use

www.absolutebattery.co.uk/Merchant2/4.13/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=1&Category_Code=1ac

[roadsweeper]

I'd use an iGo myself. Probably the most flexible and reusable solution available.

>> Edited by roadsweeper on Thursday 9th March 00:29

[Extra 300 Driver]

shadytree said:

Extra 300 Driver said: The normal Aircraft that do that route have power in Business and First sections. These aircraft are refered to by EVA as 701 + 702. They are the 2 pin type of plug, I guess like you get in France I would buy an adapter from the terminal and you should be fine. The internet in Aicraft is on its way. Boeing have developed a system but it is very expensive. thanks for finding out Nick p.s. Any engine runs planned in the spring ?

I will let you know. We are planning a trip to Brunters to see the Lightnings in the summer.