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QANTAS A380 EmPower adaptor

Old Apr 19th 2012, 1:39 pm
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Default QANTAS A380 EmPower adaptor

Hi, I'm flying in the next couple of weeks and have been looking at buying an EmPower adaptor for my macbook so I can use it throughout the journey.

However, I've read a couple of conflicting reviews online, saying that the airline just had a normal 2 pin plug for the power, so I was wondering if anyone could confirm what sort of adaptor I need...

Just a Euro 2 pin or a proper EmPower adaptor

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From Qantas.com.au

PC power is available in First, Business and Premium Economy on selected international B747-400 and in Business on all international A330-300 aircraft. This system provides 110V AC (60 Hz) power and accepts most household power plugs including: Australian 2 or 3 pin, European 2 pin, Japanese 2 or 3 pin and USA 2 or 3 pin. Customers using UK 2 or 3 pin plugs need to use an adaptor.

PC power is available on all A380 aircraft in First, Business and shared in Premium Economy and Economy.

In order to assure the safety of all users of this service, the available power is limited by Airworthiness Regulations. The PC power is configured to provide a maximum of output of 75 watts. If the limit is exceeded by a user, which is possible on new version PCs the power to the user will be interrupted and can only be reset on the ground.

See: http://qantas.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/q...hp?p_faqid=138

Which implies you'll be fine with a 'normal plug' - as long as your seat has a working power point. Also, another tip - before you turn your Mac off before you board, turn the screen brightness right down - it draws less power that way.

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