Mar 13, 2014, 12:52 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
All mainline UA aircfraft should have PDE available (April 2018)
Supported devices
Courtesy of JOSECONLSCREW28
If anybody can update this wiki with roll out dates, that will be helpful!
Entertainment options in the future:
Continental Airlines aircraft:
B777-200ER AVOD/Satellite WiFi
B767-400ER AVOD/Satellite WiFi
B787-8 AVOD/Satellite WiFi/Streaming Content
B787-9 AVOD/Satellite WiFi/Streaming Content
B757-300 851 - 859 DirecTV/SatelliteWiFi
B757-300 860 - 871 Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
B757-200 AVOD/Satellite WiFi
B737-900/900ER 401 - 464 DirecTV/Satellite WiFi
B737-900ER 465 - 478 Streaming Content/Satellite Wifi
B737-800 202 - 226, 228 - 231, 233 - 234, 237 - 239, 241 - 245, 247 - 248, 250 - 299, 501 - 531 DirecTV/Satellite WiFi
B737-800 201, 227, 232, 235 - 236, 240, 246, 249 Overhead IFE/Satellite WiFi
B737-700 701 - 719, 721 - 724, 726 - 733, 750 DirecTV/Satellite WiFi
B737-700 720, 734, 735, 736 Overhead IFE/Satellite WiFi
United Airlines aircraft:
B747-400 AVOD + Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
B777-200 International AVOD/Satellite WiFi
B777-200 Hawaiian Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
B767-300 2-cabin AVOD/Satellite WiFi
B767-300 3-cabin AVOD/Looping IFE/Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
B757-200 PS AVOD/Streaming Content/GoGo WiFi
B737-900ER Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
A319/A320 Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
This other thread is also invaluable for general fleet updates:
United Airlines Fleet Updates [2014 Thread]
Supported devices
Courtesy of JOSECONLSCREW28
If anybody can update this wiki with roll out dates, that will be helpful!
Entertainment options in the future:
Continental Airlines aircraft:
B777-200ER AVOD/Satellite WiFi
B767-400ER AVOD/Satellite WiFi
B787-8 AVOD/Satellite WiFi/Streaming Content
B787-9 AVOD/Satellite WiFi/Streaming Content
B757-300 851 - 859 DirecTV/SatelliteWiFi
B757-300 860 - 871 Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
B757-200 AVOD/Satellite WiFi
B737-900/900ER 401 - 464 DirecTV/Satellite WiFi
B737-900ER 465 - 478 Streaming Content/Satellite Wifi
B737-800 202 - 226, 228 - 231, 233 - 234, 237 - 239, 241 - 245, 247 - 248, 250 - 299, 501 - 531 DirecTV/Satellite WiFi
B737-800 201, 227, 232, 235 - 236, 240, 246, 249 Overhead IFE/Satellite WiFi
B737-700 701 - 719, 721 - 724, 726 - 733, 750 DirecTV/Satellite WiFi
B737-700 720, 734, 735, 736 Overhead IFE/Satellite WiFi
United Airlines aircraft:
B747-400 AVOD + Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
B777-200 International AVOD/Satellite WiFi
B777-200 Hawaiian Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
B767-300 2-cabin AVOD/Satellite WiFi
B767-300 3-cabin AVOD/Looping IFE/Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
B757-200 PS AVOD/Streaming Content/GoGo WiFi
B737-900ER Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
A319/A320 Streaming Content/Satellite WiFi
This other thread is also invaluable for general fleet updates:
United Airlines Fleet Updates [2014 Thread]
Watch inflight movies/TV on your personal device (PDE) - Experiences, discussion,...
Apr 27, 2014, 10:58 am
#151
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA GS 1MM
Posts: 693
Laptop is impossible.
iPad is very possible, just go portrait instead of landscape with the meal tray.
Some of the real losses of BYOD to me are:
- Posture (always looking down versus looking straight ahead)
- In Flight Map
- Ability to watch new movies/tv shows (last time i had the streaming it seemed to be older content versus true AVOD)
- Ability to watch Live-TV
- Ability to multi-task (watch TV and work)
mahasamatman has a good point too. I look out of the window more so than anything else.
iPad is very possible, just go portrait instead of landscape with the meal tray.
Some of the real losses of BYOD to me are:
- Posture (always looking down versus looking straight ahead)
- In Flight Map
- Ability to watch new movies/tv shows (last time i had the streaming it seemed to be older content versus true AVOD)
- Ability to watch Live-TV
- Ability to multi-task (watch TV and work)
mahasamatman has a good point too. I look out of the window more so than anything else.
Apr 27, 2014, 11:16 am
#152
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta PlM, 1M
Posts: 6,363
Laptop is impossible.
iPad is very possible, just go portrait instead of landscape with the meal tray.
Some of the real losses of BYOD to me are:
- Posture (always looking down versus looking straight ahead)
- In Flight Map
- Ability to watch new movies/tv shows (last time i had the streaming it seemed to be older content versus true AVOD)
- Ability to watch Live-TV
- Ability to multi-task (watch TV and work)
mahasamatman has a good point too. I look out of the window more so than anything else.
iPad is very possible, just go portrait instead of landscape with the meal tray.
Some of the real losses of BYOD to me are:
- Posture (always looking down versus looking straight ahead)
- In Flight Map
- Ability to watch new movies/tv shows (last time i had the streaming it seemed to be older content versus true AVOD)
- Ability to watch Live-TV
- Ability to multi-task (watch TV and work)
mahasamatman has a good point too. I look out of the window more so than anything else.
MultiTask: That is a real issue for me. I always read on my 7'' tablet while flying (even if simultaneously watching a movie), and would rather not have to pull my 11'' notebook out just for another screen. I could see the same for others who are trying to touch up some work on the trip.
Content Issues: There is no reason at all an airline can not provide the same content to a personal device that is provided on the seatback equipment. So that SHOULD not be an issue.
Overall I am OK with the concept, but suspect that I am more "equipped" than the average pax to handle it.
Apr 27, 2014, 12:13 pm
#153
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PDX/HIO
Programs: AS MVPG; Hertz Pres; Tanquery Million Minier
Posts: 375
Not sure I understand why people are saying this is difficult/impossible with a laptop. I have a 15" HP brick and I can easily slide it to one side and still have room on the tray for a cup, and can, and a bottle of gin. If I'm eating I usually just hold the container (I guess I can see how it would be harder with a snackbox). Of course this arrangement works best in a window seat.
Apr 27, 2014, 1:03 pm
#154
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,121
Apr 27, 2014, 1:13 pm
#155
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: UA 1K, UA 1 MM
Posts: 67
Also, with everyone lowering trays to place their tablets/laptops, movement for passengers, except those in aisle seats, will be made even more difficult and inconvenient. Screens really belong in the seat back in front of us.
Apr 28, 2014, 6:01 am
#157
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Delaware
Programs: UA Mileage Plus, Amtrak Guest Rewards
Posts: 1,392
It's been on on the Hawaiian 777s for a few months now. I should have been more specific - any idea as to when it is going to start on the non-Hawaian aircraft?
According to the mainline fleet site, many of the Airbiis are already equipped for it, but it is inoperable. Does anyone know when this will be turned on?
According to the mainline fleet site, many of the Airbiis are already equipped for it, but it is inoperable. Does anyone know when this will be turned on?
Apr 28, 2014, 7:47 am
#158
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Premier Platinum (and falling fast)
Posts: 566
It's been on on the Hawaiian 777s for a few months now. I should have been more specific - any idea as to when it is going to start on the non-Hawaian aircraft?
According to the mainline fleet site, many of the Airbiis are already equipped for it, but it is inoperable. Does anyone know when this will be turned on?
According to the mainline fleet site, many of the Airbiis are already equipped for it, but it is inoperable. Does anyone know when this will be turned on?
I see 75+ Airbii listed as being equipped with streaming capabilities, yet it appears none have actually been turned on yet. Symptomatic of UA these days to announce something and not execute. Given that I seem to end up on one of these dark Airbii at least once a week, I will be pleasantly surprised when I actually get one that has entertainment working....
May 5, 2014, 1:46 pm
#159
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 507
Don't see purpose
Was on 777 HNL-LAX yesterday with it.
Seems like an incomplete product, the purser started introducing it saying the plane is NOT internet ready, there's no power ports, and that the Panasonic unit has occasionally stopped for a bit, then restarts.
Looked at selection briefly, had ten different TV shows, and about 25 movies, none of which I was interested in.
So went back to my selection of movies/TV's I keep on my ultrabook.
I appreciate the weight savings not putting in a ever useless monitor at each seat, but at least put a larger variety of programming.
Seems like an incomplete product, the purser started introducing it saying the plane is NOT internet ready, there's no power ports, and that the Panasonic unit has occasionally stopped for a bit, then restarts.
Looked at selection briefly, had ten different TV shows, and about 25 movies, none of which I was interested in.
So went back to my selection of movies/TV's I keep on my ultrabook.
I appreciate the weight savings not putting in a ever useless monitor at each seat, but at least put a larger variety of programming.
May 5, 2014, 2:08 pm
#160
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL Platinum, AA Lifetime Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Radisson Premium
Posts: 6,638
Wasn't working on HNL-SFO last Friday. Purser directed us to Appreciation link, offers for this lowly 1K were a $50 ecert or 2500 miles.
May 5, 2014, 3:08 pm
#161
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: gggrrrovvveee (ORD)
Programs: UA Pt, Marriott Ti, Hertz PC
Posts: 6,091
Not sure I understand why people are saying this is difficult/impossible with a laptop. I have a 15" HP brick and I can easily slide it to one side and still have room on the tray for a cup, and can, and a bottle of gin. If I'm eating I usually just hold the container (I guess I can see how it would be harder with a snackbox). Of course this arrangement works best in a window seat.
May 5, 2014, 6:44 pm
#162
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Bloomfield, NJ
Programs: UA Gold, Million Miler, Marriott platinum, lifetime platinum
Posts: 974
I think the concept is a downgrade from having a screen/monitor in the seat in front of you.
I always use BOB food, and drinks, and I can't fit my food and drinks on the tiny tray table as it is. To have to use your own device is just an added inconvenience.
Also, i think of my parents who don't own anything like this, nor will they - they will have no choices. Not a plus in my book.
I always use BOB food, and drinks, and I can't fit my food and drinks on the tiny tray table as it is. To have to use your own device is just an added inconvenience.
Also, i think of my parents who don't own anything like this, nor will they - they will have no choices. Not a plus in my book.
May 7, 2014, 5:57 am
#163
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott/SPG/Hilton Gold, PreCheck + Clear
Posts: 2,306
If a new one is too pricey, get a refurbished model. Older models generally work fine, especially if your usage is limited to web, email, movies, FaceTime, and Angry Birds.
May 7, 2014, 8:42 am
#164
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Carolina
Programs: UA LT Gold, American Kettle, Hertz #1 Presidents Circle, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 927
Posture: An earlier poster had a great suggestion of making a hook that mounts your device on the seatback.
MultiTask: That is a real issue for me. I always read on my 7'' tablet while flying (even if simultaneously watching a movie), and would rather not have to pull my 11'' notebook out just for another screen. I could see the same for others who are trying to touch up some work on the trip.
Overall I am OK with the concept, but suspect that I am more "equipped" than the average pax to handle it.
MultiTask: That is a real issue for me. I always read on my 7'' tablet while flying (even if simultaneously watching a movie), and would rather not have to pull my 11'' notebook out just for another screen. I could see the same for others who are trying to touch up some work on the trip.
Overall I am OK with the concept, but suspect that I am more "equipped" than the average pax to handle it.
Multi-Task: Double ^. I'm generally working while watching the movie, and if I have to use my laptop display, that really cuts into it.
I'm pretty ok on this for short flights, but for 3+ Hour flights the planes really need to have on-board power too. I don't own any device that going to last more that 3 hours without external power.
