Originally Posted by
DLASflyer
I agree. That said, Delta's IFE systems are dated. The tiny screens on some 738s are beyond dated and even the newer Panasonic ones lack current technology. The Delta Flight Products tablets are better but still do not include basic things like Bluetooth or USB-C. I'll be interested to see what Delta does over the next decade or so.
Delta's Seatback IFE is still far better than some competition. Granted UA has begun rolling out IFE on 737MAX flights with bluetooth, it rendered my Airpod useless as it couldn't detect my bluetooth device. Competitor AA finally retired its 767 in COVID 2020, which had pre 20th century IFE with overhead LCD monitors throughout the economy cabin, and had cigarette-lighter style DC power port (which required an adapter) for power access.
Still, DL's elimination of seatback IFE on some of its smaller aircrafts, makes some of its flying painfully long and brings back memories of flying in 20th century.
Jiburi