ARCHIVE: Power ports, plugs and electric adapters / technology for AA
Feb 13, 2007, 10:33 pm
#16
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http://www.amazon.com/APC-Auto-Power.../dp/B00006BBI8
Most of the problem posts we've seen about AA power ports seem to relate to laptops that draw more than 75 watts. Have you checked to see what your Dell needs?
Tom in San Francisco tonight
Feb 14, 2007, 7:36 am
#17
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While I doubt that AA would 'guarantee' that it would work on YOUR laptop, Duty Free on 777s have an adapter that I have seen work.
It is like $95 I think ....
And is a cigarette adapter for the plugs on the plane and then has several 110 'style' adapters on the transformer (for US 100 and several 220 style plugs).
The gent next to me threw a fit that he needed one immediately from the FA and she had to get the DF cart out early and all .. then he could not figure out how to plug it in .. but it DID work. He happlily watched his DVDs the rest of the flight.
It is like $95 I think ....
And is a cigarette adapter for the plugs on the plane and then has several 110 'style' adapters on the transformer (for US 100 and several 220 style plugs).
The gent next to me threw a fit that he needed one immediately from the FA and she had to get the DF cart out early and all .. then he could not figure out how to plug it in .. but it DID work. He happlily watched his DVDs the rest of the flight.
Feb 14, 2007, 8:33 am
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Best idea go to www.lindelectronics.com, they make the best and safest adapters in the world (and the smallest ones too) and if they won't sell one for your model, then it is because you cannot use one. On any airline.
Feb 14, 2007, 9:40 am
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Feb 14, 2007, 9:44 am
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bought one. thank you for the link!
I have a Dell 700m that draws 65 watts and use an APC inverter that I picked up at CompUSA a few years ago for about $50. As my battery will go 4-5 hours, about the only time I use it now is for long haul flights to Europe (destined there in the a.m. and have it along). I used it for a Toshiba the first two years, and the last two years with the Dell, and never a problem. I did a quick search and here's a link to see what it looks like:
http://www.amazon.com/APC-Auto-Power.../dp/B00006BBI8
Most of the problem posts we've seen about AA power ports seem to relate to laptops that draw more than 75 watts. Have you checked to see what your Dell needs?
Tom in San Francisco tonight
http://www.amazon.com/APC-Auto-Power.../dp/B00006BBI8
Most of the problem posts we've seen about AA power ports seem to relate to laptops that draw more than 75 watts. Have you checked to see what your Dell needs?
Tom in San Francisco tonight
Feb 14, 2007, 11:42 am
#21
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And the advantage of a Dell adapter is that if your laptop gets fried, the adapter is considered part of your computer for the purposes of your computer's original warranty.
Responding with a remark about post count... creative.
Responding with a remark about post count... creative.
Feb 14, 2007, 11:43 am
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Your opinion is really important to me, but either your math or reading skills are lacking in terms of being unable to determine the lack of sameness between 3,700 to 8,000 but thanks. Can you lend me $3,700? (80 100's please).
Feb 14, 2007, 11:49 am
#23
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It must be important since you did reply...
Feb 14, 2007, 12:01 pm
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Working on getting to those 97 more posts actually.
Feb 14, 2007, 12:01 pm
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What about the apple magsafe airline adaptor? will that work? 
I am flying tomorrow, LAX-NRT.
I am flying tomorrow, LAX-NRT.
Feb 14, 2007, 12:04 pm
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Feb 14, 2007, 12:20 pm
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I agree... better than your 0.27 daily high quality post average...
Feb 14, 2007, 12:43 pm
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Feb 14, 2007, 12:53 pm
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On second thought.. I think you can only access the Wiki with over 500 posts...
Feb 14, 2007, 1:03 pm
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Have you not read the Wiki on this topic? It clearly states that you have to have high daily post and quality co-efficient to be taken seriously. Also, your base location severely figures into this.
On second thought.. I think you can only access the Wiki with over 500 posts...
On second thought.. I think you can only access the Wiki with over 500 posts...