IFE Control
Feb 28, 2003 | 9:40 am
#1
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IFE Control
I don't understand why CX doesn't use movable remote control for its IFE like many other airlines have. Is it because the IFE is an older system? It is so cumbersome to play games and channel surfing on the fixed control on the armrest.
Feb 28, 2003 | 1:43 pm
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Removable handsets are part of the new First and Business Class seats. The handsets are also being progressively introduced to the regional A330 Business Class, so probably the 777 Business Class will get them also. I hear that the A340-600 has the removable handsets in Economy Class as well.
Feb 28, 2003 | 5:17 pm
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In economy, it doesn't really matter if the handset is retractable or not, when the best game they can offer is "connect 4" 
. The entertainment system is not even AVOD. The best improvement they had in the past is changing the video to 22 channels, but nevertheless, you can still end up on old 744 with 9 channels.
. The entertainment system is not even AVOD. The best improvement they had in the past is changing the video to 22 channels, but nevertheless, you can still end up on old 744 with 9 channels.
Feb 28, 2003 | 6:21 pm
#5
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Off topic slightly, but still IFE:
Didn't the 777's have the in flight camera?? I didn't see this on my last HKG-TPE flight. What other CX planes have the camera (if any now)
Didn't the 777's have the in flight camera?? I didn't see this on my last HKG-TPE flight. What other CX planes have the camera (if any now)
Mar 1, 2003 | 6:53 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by B-HXB:
so probably the 777 Business Class will get them also.</font>
so probably the 777 Business Class will get them also.</font>
The ISM didn't switch on a camera, and I forgot to ask if it was still fitted. Sorry.
[This message has been edited by christep (edited 03-01-2003).]
Mar 1, 2003 | 11:24 am
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The cameras are only installed in 777-300s. My last flight in one in January, the camera was not on for takeoff, but was on for landing.