Originally Posted by themicah
Keep NW IFE-free!
I'd much rather read a book or sleep or watch my own DVD on my laptop. Having a screen blabbing infomericals in my face that I can't turn off just sucks, because I find it very hard to tune out. Plus they stick those stupid metal boxes under the seats, stealing half my legroom.
Give me a power plug over a PTV any day!
I also mostly use my own laptop and DVDs but still: I find (personal preference, I guess) there are usually a fair selection of movies I can tolerate. ... much better than no choice anyways.
I consider IFE essential on long haul flights, not necessarily for me but for the person sitting next to me: do I really want to be stuck next to someone who will have nothing to do but prevent me from minding my business on a long flight?