Plugging a Laptop into the IFE
Feb 15, 2019, 9:12 am
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Plugging a Laptop into the IFE
Is there a port on BA IFE units that allows you to watch a movie from your laptop on the plane's screen?
I've searched the forums and can't find anything about it in regards to the new IFE's. The BA FAQ's say:
but the PDF on the page only shows the power input options for all their aircraft.
I've searched the forums and can't find anything about it in regards to the new IFE's. The BA FAQ's say:
On most of our aircraft you can connect your device to the in-flight entertainment system to charge it, or even watch your own films on the bigger screen on board.
Feb 15, 2019, 9:15 am
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Some of the seats have RCA style connectors which allow you to share media. I *think* (but don't quote me) that some media can be watched by connecting your device via USB.
I did look into this a while ago but couldn't find a practical way of doing it - so just use my laptop.
Besides - unless you have a very small laptop - it's likely the screen on that is bigger than the one on the IFE. Certainly higher resolution than on the older birds.
I did look into this a while ago but couldn't find a practical way of doing it - so just use my laptop.
Besides - unless you have a very small laptop - it's likely the screen on that is bigger than the one on the IFE. Certainly higher resolution than on the older birds.
Feb 15, 2019, 9:18 am
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Here's the Highlife thread section on this... not sure if it's still in date ?
Your Guide to BA's In-Flight Entertainment
Your Guide to BA's In-Flight Entertainment
Feb 15, 2019, 9:21 am
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Here's the Highlife thread section on this... not sure if it's still in date ?
Your Guide to BA's In-Flight Entertainment
Your Guide to BA's In-Flight Entertainment
Feb 15, 2019, 11:57 am
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pop your laptop down between your feet, carefully, connect it up to IFE and carry on watching what you were watching before the meal service?
Feb 15, 2019, 11:59 am
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Feb 15, 2019, 12:03 pm
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