I have to go to Korea this year (DAMN IT!!! I DON'T WANT TO GO!!!). Yea, I have to. More like being forced to. The thing is, flying to Korea takes forever... I mean forever. If I remember correctly, the plane ride takes 24hours.... Maybe it was 12hours but you get the point. Anyways, I finally have a laptop and would like to bring it on board to pass the time. Here are my questions.

1) Is there a power source where I can plug in my laptop so I don't run out of battery? If there is, can I just use a regular power cord that comes with the laptop or have to get a special one?

2) Can you go online when you are in a plane?

BTW, I'm traveling via Korean Air (My parents' preference...). I tried to obtain this information from their website but I can't seem to find it.

Thanks!

http://www.koreanair.com/local/na/gd/eng/if/cs/eng_if_cs_ec.htm#4

http://www.koreanair.com/local/na/gd/eng/if/cs/eng_if_cs_ec.htm#4

That has got to be the weirdest looking plug I have ever seen. Brilliant, but weird. You're going to spend 6 of your hours trying to figure out which way to plug your laptop in hehe.

As for Internet? That's highly unlikely unless they somehow offer a pay service on the plane. I could see that but it would be $$$$$.


But why don't you want to go? I jump at the opportunity to go bounding off to other countries. I love traveling.

That has got to be the weirdest looking plug I have ever seen. Brilliant, but weird. You're going to spend 6 of your hours trying to figure out which way to plug your laptop in hehe.

As for Internet? That's highly unlikely unless they somehow offer a pay service on the plane. I could see that but it would be $$$$$.


But why don't you want to go? I jump at the opportunity to go bounding off to other countries. I love traveling.

I used to live in Korea. Hell, I am Korean. I lived there for 10years. Korea really isn't that fascinating to me. Plus, the weather there during summer sucks. It's so hot and humid. Every household has a huge air conditioner but they don't even turn it on because of the electric bills.

I love traveling too... to places I haven't been before. I lived in Korea, and I visited 6 years ago. It wasn't very exciting. If I could pick places to travel, it'll be like Europe, Africa, and the Grand Canyon.

You won't be able to get online. They don't allow any type of wireless activity on board a plane in flight- cell phone or CPU. Not that there would be a signal. They're afraid of interference I think. Seems like bullshit to me. They should offer connectivity somehow.

I doubt you'll be able to plug in. I fly alot and I've never seen an outlet on a plane. I didn't check that link however. :confused:

I never bother with my laptop onboard, it just seems like a pain in the ass to break that thing open. If I had good games on my laptop that would be a different story. I hate to have people see what I'm doing though, so I bought one of those 3M privacy screens. I still don't use my lappy though on a plane. If anything I play a little PSP. Buy a really good book, and try to get some sleep at some point. Maybe even take some Benadril if you must to cause drowsiness.

GET AN AISLE SEAT. VERY IMPORTANT!!!

1) Is there a power source where I can plug in my laptop so I don't run out of battery? If there is, can I just use a regular power cord that comes with the laptop or have to get a special one?

When I travel I always bring the laptop, and I bring a spare charged battery with me and the AC adapter. I try and charge the battery in the laptop in the airport lounges, etc., so I only need enough batteries to get through the flight. Korea is a long flight though, so maybe more than one spare battery is the way to go.

Also - I usually have a fully charged PMP (Archos) with some podcasts and a ton of music, some TV shows. That thing could have music. That uses a lot less battery than the laptop for those things.

I just flew on Delta yesterday and they have AC plugs under the seats, however they need a special adapter for the male cord plug-in.

I've used the power adapters under the seats on long overseas flights to watch DVDs. I think sometimes the airlines have diagrams of the particular planes with where the under seat plugs are, and also what type of plug (whether you'll need an adapter or not).

I read books for the most part, but a change up is definitely good at times to break the boredom.

I agree that a book is a great idea because you just never know what in-flight movies will be showing. I was stuck with "Dirty Dancing" and some British-type flick called "Starter 10." My book came in very handy to say the least.

Quote that I just can't get outta my head...
"Nobody puts Baby in a corner" :blank: