V-Flyer

Does anyone know why recent Apple MacBook power supplies aren't supported on VS flights? As an airline that markets itself toward creative types (like me!) it's a real pain not to be able to work much into a 10 hour flight.

Can you clarify the question? As in, how can you not support a power supply?

I can see the airlines point. They have Power Supplies, that have lots of tips. So why does Apple not provide a tip ?

Also, considering the cable is around $69, it's not an expensive purchase if you need to spend time working on the flight.

ISTBC but I thought VS were in the airline business, not a flying electronics store.
If working on the flight is so important why not be creative and buy another battery?[:D]

The current Macbook Empower-magsafe cable is £28 ($49) and has none of the bulk of traditional power supplies. http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MB441 ... MjE0ODI2OQ

I did actually wonder if this was an issue with the newer Macs drawing too much current for the in seat power fittings. I know my Vaio has to have its power settings tweaked to work with in seat power otherwise it draws too much current and shuts the socket down.

I have the Apple cable, and my Mac works fine in the PE and UC seats. They say the power and cables are not sufficient to actually recharge the battery, but mine slowly did.

Just because a new laptop / piece of IT equipment hits the market it shouldn't meant that airlines have to rush out and invest in buying new equipment etc to support it.

I would also assume that the airlines would need to have it tested properly to make sure it didn't use too much power, affect other systems and that there was no risk of it bursting into flames. I can't see this being a priority for the airlines or the plane makers

The Apple Magsafe airline cable isn't designed to charge your Macbook but only to provide power.

It mentions this on the link Darren provided:

quote:Important notes:
Using the MagSafe Airline Adapter provides power for your computer but does not charge the battery.


Regards

quote:Originally posted by Decker
I did actually wonder if this was an issue with the newer Macs drawing too much current for the in seat power fittings. I know my Vaio has to have its power settings tweaked to work with in seat power otherwise it draws too much current and shuts the socket down.


As a general rule, laptops should always be started up from the battery, then plugged in after. This stops the shutting down of the power supply!

Jeffers555

When you say 'get another battery', it's not that simple in Mac land. Unlike the 'bag of bits' that some PC laptops come as, Most Macs come complete and ready to use - Camera, speakers, microphone, and BATTERY 'built in'. It doesn't come to pieces unless you've got a VERY big toolkit, and a lot of guts

quote:Originally posted by PeterStansfield
Jeffers555

When you say 'get another battery', it's not that simple in Mac land. Unlike the 'bag of bits' that some PC laptops come as, Most Macs come complete and ready to use - Camera, speakers, microphone, and BATTERY 'built in'. It doesn't come to pieces unless you've got a VERY big toolkit, and a lot of guts




You can remove my Macbook battery very easily in a matter of seconds - just like any other laptop I've had.


Macbook Battery [:w]

Though I would suggest getting yourself a Magsafe adaptor to use onboard. You could even hire it out to others whilst you sleep and that way it will pay for itself. [}:)]

quote:Originally posted by Tinkerbelle


You can remove my Macbook battery very easily in a matter of seconds - just like any other laptop I've had.


Macbook Battery [:w]

Though I would suggest getting yourself a Magsafe adaptor to use onboard. You could even hire it out to others whilst you sleep and that way it will pay for itself. [}:)]


OK I'm convinced - one just ordered[:D][:D]

buns

The Mac Air is the only Mac Laptop I am aware of that the battery is not user serviceable.

Mark