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    Modular Bay Battery or External Pack

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by deltav700, Oct 25, 2005.

  1. deltav700

    deltav700 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got a marathon (19hour) flight coming up. In preparation, I'm considering getting either the modular bay battery pack for my S6231 or an external battery pack (BatteryGeek 118 or 130). Advantage of the modular bay pack is that it fits in the bay (duh) and gets recharged along with the computer. Advantage of the external pack is the large capacity and I can use the modular bay for something else while it's plugged in; but is heavier (1.7 pounds) and requires yet another charger brick. Any thoughts?

    Thanks,

    Mike
     
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    deltav700 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Holy cow, just checked out Singapore Airline's website and -- get this -- they have 110v outlets available on every seat on my flight, including the Executive Economy seat I'll be riding in. No external pack required. Out-freakin-standing! Still would be interested if anyone has any experience with the external batteries, but for this trip, I think I'm set . . .

    From the Singapore Airline website:

    "Inflight Power Supply

    * 110 V AC in-seat power supply system
    Our 110 V AC in-seat power supply system lets you stay connected to your favourite software, games, and music from your laptop for the entire flight. Singapore Airlines offers in-seat power supply systems in First Class and Raffles Class seats on selected B747-400s and B777s. In-seat power supply system is also available on Raffles Class and Executive Economy seats on all A340-500s.
    The 110 V AC system supports Australian 2/3-pin, European 2-pin, Japanese 2/3-pin, and US 2/3-pin plugs. An adaptor is required for plugs that are not compatible with the system and can be purchased from KrisShop on board or via mail order."

    Mike
     
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, a lot of those international flights are good about such ammenities. Good luck to you!
     
    Brian, Oct 25, 2005
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