A powersupply outlet is much better for laptops instead of this. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4333849.html 6 airlines to offer iPod seat connections By BILL HENSEL JR. Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle TOOLS Email Get section feed Print Subscribe NOW As early as next year, Continental Airlines will begin offering some international passengers iPod seat connections to power, charge and view videos stored on their iPods during flights. Houston-based Continental is working with Apple, which announced today that it is teaming up with six airlines to offer new options on their in-flight entertainment systems. The other airlines are Delta, United, Air France, Emirates and KLM. Continental said the new function is expected to be deployed on "selected types of long-haul international aircraft" that either already have or are getting individual seat-back monitors. Continental said special hardware needs to be integrated into the seat for the iPod connection. That will be done when the aircraft go into the hangar for larger entertainment electronics upgrade projects. The purpose of the changes is to give customers more control of their entertainment options on board aircraft, the carrier said. In addition to powering and charging iPods, the iPod seat connections will allow the videos on their iPods to be viewed on seat back displays, according to Apple. Continental spokesman Dave Messing said while no definitive timeline has been set for installation and deployment, "it is conceivable that installations could begin before the end of 2007." Apple said the in-flight iPod connectivity will be available to the six airlines beginning in mid 2007. It also said it is working with Panasonic Avionics Corporation to bring iPod connectivity to more airlines.
Another smart marketing move by Apple & co. If they keep pulling out the slick sauce like this move, they'll continue to just dominate the market.
Things changing. Watch out when 3G mobile telephony comes out next year. iPod will disappear like film cameras. Mp3 player, organizer, phone, email in one device.
I don't dispute that multi-function devices will increase in popularity, but we have had 3G in Australia for several years now and iPods are more prolific than ever. IMO, the major drawback with multi-functions is battery life
So travelers will be able to put their pron up on Continental's screens for their neighbors to watch?
Exaclty what I was thinking, I fly KLM over seas every year. I've always wanted an outlet for my laptop. They have connections you can get in first/business class, but I fly economy. I got tired of sneaking into the bathroom to recharge my laptop lol. And having to plug it in at the Amsterdam Airport preparing it for my next flight.
