PowerPort on 763....do I really need to buy an adaptor?
Oct 2, 2004, 8:08 am
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PowerPort on 763....do I really need to buy an adaptor?
I am taking my laptop on my first BE Intl. flight...I noticed that the Delta website offers an adaptor for purchase ( $120) so that I can use the powerport ... do I really need to buy the adaptor or are there less expensive ways to access the power....
Oct 2, 2004, 8:29 am
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Originally Posted by david4455
I am taking my laptop on my first BE Intl. flight...I noticed that the Delta website offers an adaptor for purchase ( $120) so that I can use the powerport ... do I really need to buy the adaptor or are there less expensive ways to access the power....
Oct 2, 2004, 8:58 am
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Originally Posted by Beckles
There are less expensive adapters, you might try Ebay.
Oct 2, 2004, 9:02 am
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Originally Posted by david4455
What would l be looking for? When I type in power port adaptor I just get listing of adaptors in England......
http://search.ebay.com/igo-juice_W0Q...trypageZsearch
Oct 2, 2004, 9:12 am
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I bought one at Staples (I Think) a couple of months ago that is an all in one for my Dell. It fits in cars, planes and AC currents for about $90. Brand name was Kensington. It works well and I don 't have to carry a seperate one for the planes.
Oct 2, 2004, 9:35 am
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Originally Posted by ComAirKid
Oct 2, 2004, 9:55 am
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You can buy iGo Juice at Best Buy, CompUSA ,etc and even now Radio Shack. Alternatively, ebay is a good choice.
I bought mine on ebay right before my trip to HNL this past June. It's a laptop necessity on flights > 3hrs.
I bought mine on ebay right before my trip to HNL this past June. It's a laptop necessity on flights > 3hrs.
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Oct 2, 2004, 2:57 pm
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I bought mine off eBay this past month...came out to be about $50 including shipping, works in cars, planes, etc. Definetely great for those flights (especially since my battery isn't great), or for riding shotgun on those long car rides. Now, if only I could get internet connections in my car...
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Oct 2, 2004, 3:10 pm
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Originally Posted by mersk862
I bought mine off eBay this past month...came out to be about $50 including shipping, works in cars, planes, etc. Definetely great for those flights (especially since my battery isn't great), or for riding shotgun on those long car rides. Now, if only I could get internet connections in my car...
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Oct 7, 2004, 4:01 pm
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Originally Posted by NOLA Flyer
You can buy iGo Juice at Best Buy, CompUSA ,etc and even now Radio Shack. Alternatively, ebay is a good choice.
I bought mine on ebay right before my trip to HNL this past June. It's a laptop necessity on flights > 3hrs.
I bought mine on ebay right before my trip to HNL this past June. It's a laptop necessity on flights > 3hrs.
I bought mine on Amazon a few months ago. No tax and free shipping made it cheaper than anywhere else (excluding eBay, which I didn't consider).
Oct 7, 2004, 4:09 pm
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Do any DL domestic flights have power ports? I've never seen one on my flights, though the times I've had to fly AA they have had them.
Oct 7, 2004, 4:36 pm
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Originally Posted by GoHogsAR
Do any DL domestic flights have power ports? I've never seen one on my flights, though the times I've had to fly AA they have had them.
Check out SeatGuru.com for the layout of DL's planes. They put a black dot where power units are located in each cabin. I don't know how accurate they are, but they usually get it right. In the 764, for example, every seat in FC is powered, but I think every two seats in Coach share one outlet.
Oct 7, 2004, 5:36 pm
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Originally Posted by GoHogsAR
Do any DL domestic flights have power ports? I've never seen one on my flights, though the times I've had to fly AA they have had them.
Oct 7, 2004, 5:39 pm
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Originally Posted by GoHogsAR
Do any DL domestic flights have power ports? I've never seen one on my flights, though the times I've had to fly AA they have had them.
Oct 7, 2004, 5:40 pm
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Originally Posted by david4455
I am taking my laptop on my first BE Intl. flight...I noticed that the Delta website offers an adaptor for purchase ( $120) so that I can use the powerport ... do I really need to buy the adaptor or are there less expensive ways to access the power....
- Advantage of the power-inverter: Will work with about anything (can charge your cell phone, your portable DVD player, your laptop), Cheaper than the Igo Juice
- Disadvantage when compared to the Igo Juice (not to the adapters only for Car and Aircraft): One more thing to transport.