Originally Posted by
UnitedSkies
In terms of playing portable video... pretty much the iPod is one of, if not the most popular players. Plus, there is a huge brand premium to be associated with Apple these days.
It doesn't matter what is more popular, they need to cater to all of their passengers so matter what is brought on the aircraft it may be used. If there was a decision for either a connector between something in the new seats and a PC or Mac you know they would make it usable for both.