[speedway boy]

Hiya

Couple of quick questions in regards to travelling OS with macbook pro.

My wife is travelling on Virgin Atlantic: Syd to La.
Do they have laptop power in economy?
We haven't got a response from Virgin.

If so, what adapter will I need?

Will the Macbook power cord work in US with a simple plug adapter? (Rather than new power lead) I assume so. But just checking.

Thanks!!!

[iFanboy]

Although you get USB power, laptop power is only on premium economy. And all you need to use the US power is an adapter.

[fompsweeva]

Originally Posted by iFanboy

Although you get USB power, laptop power is only on premium economy. And all you need to use the US power is an adapter.

Hi there,

As someone who has travelled and worked overseas, I can back this up.

The easiest/cheapest way I found for an adaptor is to purchase a US 'figure 8' lead and that will fit into your MBP.

As for using it on the plane... well, I found that it was a bit too cumbersome! I decided early in the trip that I was much better off with my iPod and the onboard movie channels.

[kenexx]

For a start if she is on Virgin Atlantic there aint no way she'll be ending up in LA

Unless she is going via LHR

[fompsweeva]

Originally Posted by kenexx

For a start if she is on Virgin Atlantic there aint no way she'll be ending up in LA

Unless she is going via LHR

FAIL.

V Australia > Home

[Back2Bedlam]

Originally Posted by speedway boy

My wife is travelling on Virgin Atlantic: Syd to La.
Do they have laptop power in economy? If so, what adapter will I need?

Seat Guru

Originally Posted by speedway boy

Will the Macbook power cord work in US with a simple plug adapter? (Rather than new power lead) I assume so. But just checking.

Kensington Universal Adaptor

[Danoss]

Another idea for you if she's bringing a few accessories and what-have-you along with her that require power (hair dryers etc). This only applies if they support auto power switching (show they accept 100-240v on the power supply).

Grab yourself the US to Australian plug adapter and bring along a standard power board. That way you don't have to buy a handful of adapters and she can also plug a number of things in.

[kenexx]

Originally Posted by fompsweeva

FAIL.

V Australia > Home

FAIL yourself

V Australia isn't Virgin Atlantic

[speedway boy]

Thanks all,
Yes my mistake, VA being Virgin Australia Not Virgin Atlantic.

Power board.. clever idea!

[speedway boy]

wow... how good is that seat guru site!

[kungfucamel]

+1 this idea, did it when we travelled to Europe and UK a couple of years ago. Worked a treat.

Originally Posted by Danoss

Another idea for you if she's bringing a few accessories and what-have-you along with her that require power (hair dryers etc). This only applies if they support auto power switching (show they accept 100-240v on the power supply).

Grab yourself the US to Australian plug adapter and bring along a standard power board. That way you don't have to buy a handful of adapters and she can also plug a number of things in.

[east]

utility frequency in North America is 50 Hz (Aus = 60 Hz). Apple notebooks and I think all of their products would have a 50-60 Hz rating. Hair dryers however even if labeled as "travel" are not always 50-60 Hz, GHD makes a 110-240 v / 50-60 Hz sold only at salons.

more here: Mains power systems - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[MuK]

hello...........If using the In Seat Power Supply (ISPS), which applies to our Upper Class® and Premium Economy cabins, the laptop battery must be removed before connection to the seat is made. While the battery is removed, it should be placed into a plastic or airsickness bag to protect the battery terminals from touching any metal surface.But you may want to research to see if you're seat will actually have in-seat power
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