Qantas Limits Dell Usage On Board
Aug 23, 2006, 12:53 pm
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Qantas Limits Dell Usage On Board
I don't normally post on the QF board, but I ran across this article on smh.com.au via engadget.com and didn't see it when I searched here for "Dell."
Sorry to the mods if it's already been posted.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/biztech/s...012601607.html
Greg
Sorry to the mods if it's already been posted.
Qantas is issuing an advisory to all passengers on its flights on the safe use of Dell notebooks following the recall of 4.1 million batteries announced by the PC manufacturer last week.
The airline said that although passengers would be allowed to carry their Dells either as checked or cabin baggage, they could only use them on battery power or through the aircraft power supply available in some first and business class cabins once they have first removed the batteries from the unit.
The airline said that although passengers would be allowed to carry their Dells either as checked or cabin baggage, they could only use them on battery power or through the aircraft power supply available in some first and business class cabins once they have first removed the batteries from the unit.
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Aug 23, 2006, 5:41 pm
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Gosh - from bad to worse for Dell, isn't it?
One could do what my Apple-fanatic friend does - places those white apple logos over the PC laptop logo.
(Haven't times changed when people start thinking of creative ways to smuggle water and laptops onto aircraft?).
One could do what my Apple-fanatic friend does - places those white apple logos over the PC laptop logo.
(Haven't times changed when people start thinking of creative ways to smuggle water and laptops onto aircraft?).
Aug 23, 2006, 5:54 pm
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You've got to love this comment (bolding mine):
Its going to be a little tricky to use a laptop on battery power when the battery has been removed!
they could only use them on battery power or through the aircraft power supply available in some first and business class cabins once they have first removed the batteries from the unit.
Aug 23, 2006, 6:00 pm
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Originally Posted by NM
You've got to love this comment (bolding mine):
Its going to be a little tricky to use a laptop on battery power when the battery has been removed!
Its going to be a little tricky to use a laptop on battery power when the battery has been removed!
I dont think this hysteria about Dells makes sense though, there is evidence of other laptops and devices being prone to this, its just that Dell have done this huge recall.
Aug 23, 2006, 6:02 pm
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Well it's really just excluding the possibility of using the onboard power while the battery is in (I presume that leads to the deadly explosions all across the USA).
You could still use the laptop onboard on battery power.
You could still use the laptop onboard on battery power.
Aug 23, 2006, 6:16 pm
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Pretty poor given only certain batteries are effected:
See https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/
Think I will be printing this out for my next flight
See https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/
Think I will be printing this out for my next flight
Aug 23, 2006, 6:27 pm
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On QF128 earlier this week an announcemnt was made for any wishing to use their DELL laptops thay they needed to be checked by the CSM beforehand.
Was surprised but now I know why.
Was surprised but now I know why.
Aug 23, 2006, 10:58 pm
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Here's the link on the QF site: http://qantas.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/q...hp?p_faqid=553
Seems like they should only be enforcing restrictions on computers covered by the Dell recall, anything else is heavy handed
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If your computer/battery isn't in the recall, suggest you document this by printing out the Dell website, you could even enter your battery serial into the Dell online checker and print the result.
Seems like they should only be enforcing restrictions on computers covered by the Dell recall, anything else is heavy handed
.If your computer/battery isn't in the recall, suggest you document this by printing out the Dell website, you could even enter your battery serial into the Dell online checker and print the result.
Aug 24, 2006, 2:49 am
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Do any of the domestic fleet have oboard seat power?
(Bar the 747's and 330's that sometimes pop up on the timetables).
That being the case, is this a moot comment on domestic flights? About as helpful as giving arrivals information for Melbourne when arriving in Sydney!
(Bar the 747's and 330's that sometimes pop up on the timetables).
That being the case, is this a moot comment on domestic flights? About as helpful as giving arrivals information for Melbourne when arriving in Sydney!
Aug 24, 2006, 6:32 am
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Originally Posted by Aus_Mal
Do any of the domestic fleet have oboard seat power?
(Bar the 747's and 330's that sometimes pop up on the timetables).
That being the case, is this a moot comment on domestic flights? About as helpful as giving arrivals information for Melbourne when arriving in Sydney!
(Bar the 747's and 330's that sometimes pop up on the timetables).
That being the case, is this a moot comment on domestic flights? About as helpful as giving arrivals information for Melbourne when arriving in Sydney!
Aug 24, 2006, 3:37 pm
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Oh what a suprise...
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/app...012701551.html
Now what will QF do?
Apple Computer Incorporated has recalled 1.8 million Sony-built laptop batteries that could overheat and catch fire.
Now what will QF do?
Aug 24, 2006, 11:24 pm
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What about my Sony VAIO?
Well I have not seen anything regarding my Sony Vaio and all the bateries in question appear to be manufactured by Sony. 
Oh well I think it is all a conspiracy by Sony to tarnish the reputation of their competitors.
Oh well I think it is all a conspiracy by Sony to tarnish the reputation of their competitors.
Aug 25, 2006, 6:36 am
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Originally Posted by Blackcloud
Well I have not seen anything regarding my Sony Vaio and all the bateries in question appear to be manufactured by Sony.
Oh well I think it is all a conspiracy by Sony to tarnish the reputation of their competitors.
Oh well I think it is all a conspiracy by Sony to tarnish the reputation of their competitors.