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?

Basher · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:50

Yes. Plenty of room even on pretty tiny planes.

Morba · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:51

if you pay for a decent seat then there is enough room.
if not, then expect a crap viewing angle.

more than possible though

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:51

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

Jimmeh · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:52

If you're in economy and the numpty in front of you has put their seat back, forget it.

Burnsy2023 · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:53

A320s have plenty of room of an average sized lappy

[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.

NiCkNaMe · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:01

It's fine, used them lots of times when flying. And this is with budget airlines (Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2...)

A nice extended life battery is a bonus

[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

Viper² · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:03

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

[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.

chrisxuk · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:07

Definitly enough room for a standard laptop last time i flew. and definitly enough room for a netbook

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:07

Excellent guys, cheers for all your help

Hilly · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:16

[TW]Fox;13794725 said:
Well yea I kinda gathered that, as it wouldnt be much use in the cargo hold.

Haha oh dear...

As mentioned above, just be wary of the numpty in front. You could always have it on your lap I guess, but it definately is possible.

Clipsey · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:17

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

As mentioned - easily viewable! I always have it set on something soft (blanket or pillow they give you) on my lap. Don't really use the tray as the numpty in front usually leans back causing a worse angle.
Got a 9hr flight coming up this wk and managed to get the much desired 'exit' seats lol

Clipsey · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:18

hilly said:
numpty in front

Clipsey said:
numpty in front

lol

[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

Simian · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:25

How about a 'What Toothpaste do you recomend?.. One that won't get confiscated by Airline Security' or 'What Anti-DVT Socks do you recomend' threads?!?!..

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:26

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

NiCkNaMe · 31 Mar 2009 at 22:29

Another nifty little gadget I picked up was a leg laptop protector thing from one of the airport shops. Something like this;

http://reviews.cnet.com/docks-stands/lapinator/4505-19213_7-31256839.html?tag=img

The one i've got is about 1.5cm thick and fits into my laptop case. Recline my own seat then and use it on my knees without having fried balls for lunch