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sloworm

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1st Dec 09 at 18:25

Im off to oz next week and have been trying to find out if Im going to be able to charge my Ipod touch during the flights, as I want to watch videos on it.

My airline (Cathays pacific) says there will be power available but in the form of an 'empower socket'

quote:

When travelling on aircraft equipped with DC power, you need to have your own universal air power adaptor that plugs into an "empower" socket. This is different from your terrestrial power charger, and can purchaseon the ground at any major computer store.

Ive got a normal 3 pin power adaptor for my usb ipod charger, and wondered if anyone knew where I could get something that would allow me to use it with this empower socket?! Thanks

pow

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1st Dec 09 at 18:31

Google it mate, it's a kind of ciggy adapter IIRC

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1st Dec 09 at 20:23

They are pretty dodgy. If you find one when you unplug it make sure you take all the bits out of the plug

Neo

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1st Dec 09 at 20:30

My touch lasted over 9 hours of movies when i flew to the states so you probably won't have a problem tbh.

jamied

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2nd Dec 09 at 10:50

Just buy a USB charging brick.like a battery thT charges iPhones etc twice until u have to plug it in again and charge that up

Dom

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2nd Dec 09 at 12:59

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=228217&C=SO&U=strat15

Empower to Ciggy socket, you then just need a USB In-Car plug (>HERE<.

sloworm

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2nd Dec 09 at 13:15

nice one Dom, Cheers everyone

Dom

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2nd Dec 09 at 13:21

This is certainly the plug i've seen on airplanes in the past, although having a quick google a few airlines seem to have a different sort of "Empower" socket - >HERE<, which looks like a typical travel socket.

Eitherway, you can purchase Empower sockets/plugs at duty free, and in either case just take an Apple Mains usb plug and a in-car usb charger (+ obviously your ipod/iphone usb to dock lead) and you should be alright.

Pablo

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2nd Dec 09 at 13:27

http://www.amazon.co.uk/tag/external%20battery%20iphone%203g

Pablo

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2nd Dec 09 at 13:28

i got one use it all the time on the train and what not

Paul_J

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2nd Dec 09 at 17:18

modern flights have such cool entertainment stations that I wouldn't bother mate...

I used to love my long haul flights while travelling... it's user on demand style now... so you get a screen and get to pick what you want to watch, from films, movies, music etc.

I found I was struggling to fit enough movies into the flight duration. won't be long till they have the internet access too and then boom - no more problems.

Stoneyginger

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2nd Dec 09 at 23:05

internet access on planes is still a fair bit off to be honest, mostly due to costs having planes built with that equipment on board.

Dale

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2nd Dec 09 at 23:51

i got adapter (Battery/charger), charge it and then when your touch is dead plug it in and it will charge it to full.

[Edited on 02-12-2009 by DRS]

richardworrall

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3rd Dec 09 at 08:08

quote:
Originally posted by sloworm
Im off to oz next week and have been trying to find out if Im going to be able to charge my Ipod touch during the flights, as I want to watch videos on it.

My airline (Cathays pacific) says there will be power available but in the form of an 'empower socket'

quote:

When travelling on aircraft equipped with DC power, you need to have your own universal air power adaptor that plugs into an "empower" socket. This is different from your terrestrial power charger, and can purchaseon the ground at any major computer store.

Ive got a normal 3 pin power adaptor for my usb ipod charger, and wondered if anyone knew where I could get something that would allow me to use it with this empower socket?! Thanks

where you off to mate, you gonna be in Sydney for NYE?

sloworm

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3rd Dec 09 at 12:19

Yes mate, I get to sydney next friday and im booked into hostels there untill the 3rd of jan. No plans as of yet for afterwards...

Thanks for everyones help

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3rd Dec 09 at 13:47

This could be useful for you, especially if you want to take a couple of movies too

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TR823LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0MQ&mco=MTE0MzA0ODA

Reecemac

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3rd Dec 09 at 15:28

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=228217&C=SO&U=strat15
and a cheap car charger?

Reecemac

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3rd Dec 09 at 15:29

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=227218
car charger. same place only £12.99

noshua

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3rd Dec 09 at 18:01

I was told th same thing for a Virgin Atlantic flight, searched high and low for a power socket and there wasn't one.

I'd get a battery charge to be on the safe side- they're a bit more expensive but atleast you won't be stuck f there isn't a socket.

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3rd Dec 09 at 22:32

The sockets are usually only in Business Class and above.

sloworm

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3rd Dec 09 at 23:31

quote:
Originally posted by ed
The sockets are usually only in Business Class and above.

not on cathay pacific...

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4th Dec 09 at 08:20

Good, but that was in reply to the Virgin comments.

Check the seating plan before you go though...

noshua

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4th Dec 09 at 15:59

The flight I was on was to Florida from
the UK and vice versa. Flew back today and it said it was on upper class and above, as well as selected premium economy seats. As above check the seating layout.

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