Using my Sony Vaio TR5 on an airplane

[cromkins]

Can anyone tell me if/how I can use my notebook on a plane using the "standard" in-seat power?

Do I need a specific adaptor?

Thanks in advance
jonathancrombie@yahoo.co.uk

[kee-lo_]

No problem

[cromkins]

The adaptor says it works on an input of 100-220 volts.

The plane power is 15 volts. I don't get it.

[kee-lo_]

Sure it's not watts?

[faithx]

Sure it's not watts?

I must admit it does sound rather low, and as I've said, I can only go by my own experiences. Which are on many occasions I have travelled on an Airbus between Canada and California, which is about 6 hours. I always use my laptop non-stop for the whole flight running on the in seat power source. My power pack is 100 - 240 and all I have ever needed for the plane is an American 3 - 2 pin adaptor. I'm sorry I can't give you the science, but if you need further clarification, maybe you should ring the airline

[cromkins]

Definitely Volts

[kee-lo_]

OK
Well I think the airline have made an error then

[cromkins]

What do you mean?

[robpaxton]

See http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=PAPWR200U but check with the airline and targus to check compatibility.

[faithx]

That is a very interesting link Rob I like the bit about 'in the car'

[kee-lo_]

No problem :smileygrin: