Laptops and Planes

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:49

Anyone use a laptop on a plane? In theory it should work (I am not talking about power sockets here) but how does it work in practice? Is there enough room on the fold-down table to get a normal sized (ie not a desktop replacement or anything stupid) Laptop on there?

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:51

I am flying Economy but there is a 34" seat pitch.

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:55

I had visions of the kind of fail I experienced on in Standard Class on a Virgin Train last year when I could only get an airline style seat and the laptop just didnt fit.

They're much deeper on planes IIRC.

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:02

NiCkNaMe said:
A nice extended life battery is a bonus

I have ordered 2 Dell Drivebay batteries giving a total of 12 hours of battery life, in theory

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:04

Viper² said:
If you're taking a laptop you should take it with your hand luggage anyway.

Well yea I kinda gathered that, as it wouldnt be much use in the cargo hold.

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:07

Excellent guys, cheers for all your help

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:18

Clipsey said:
How many more threads are we going to see for you getting ready for your flight

Probably at least another 10. Great isn't it

Running out of thread ideas now though as it's all booked

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:26

Good ideas duly noted for when GD think all the plane threads have finished

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:38

MattandJet said:
I nearly fell off my chair when you said "economy"... am I really seeing this?!

Yea why not?

Tim said:
Australia. I think he's only mentioned it in 15-20 threads

(can't blame him)

Bright side guys, you get 6 weeks of peace and harmony in Motors!