Originally Posted by stephem

oh yeah, take a look at the boot up screens some time and look at the copyright notices in there (not to mention the product versions they are using!). I was told that once they get a sytem certified, it tends to stay as is, since re-certifying is a long and costly process. The in seat power was conceived when xx watts was all you should ever need. Then the computer makers came along with these massive machines and they trip the breakers. It's been about 5 years since I have had one that would reliably work with NW's inseat power.

BTW, there is a plug for the onboard befibrulator in row 3, it's on the port side of the plane. The FAs showed me that once, because my computer just wont work with the normal outlets. I usually prefer row 1, but if I think I'll have to work (or if I've seen all the NW movies already and will want power to watch videos) I will grab that seat.