From: A Kumar (kumara2_at_rpi.edu)
Date: Mon Jun 28 1999 - 22:35:44 EDT
Along the same lines I am looking at getting the DC adapter for my 600, it
works in both the car and plane. I think the price was ~$115 from IBM.
Port also makes one that is about $70-$80. I would love to have GPS in my
car. Anyone used any of the serial port GPS solutions? Which is the best?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: awebber_at_sgml-mercs.com [mailto:awebber_at_sgml-mercs.com]
> Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 3:38 PM
> To: thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
> Subject: Airplane power adapter?
>
>
> Hello!
>
> Yesterday I flew on a different airline, and the longer segment
> (~5:00 gate-to-gate) had power connectors in all seats in the front
> cabin (it was CP on a 737 if it matters). The second segment was
> also a CP 737 but had no power adapters (and no headset outlets) in
> the seats for 2:50 gate-to-gate.
>
> Should I get a power adapter for my TP600? Or would my money be
> better spent on a second battery? I used the notebook on the first
> segment and ran the battery right down. I like to think I'd have
> used it on the second segment if I could, although it's possible
> I'd have slept or read anyway. And I only got the upgrade at the
> gate right before departure (for the second segment that is).
>
> Any advice? And anyone who thinks "yes you should get an adapter",
> can you provide a URL for more information? Difference in cost
> between a realiable power adapter and a second Li-Ion battery?
>
> I'm flying back on Saturday, and should have power outlet on the
> longer segment. On the other hand, I'm probably less likely to
> work on the way home. :) I wouldn't mind getting something while
> in California this week, so I have the option of working on the
> flight.
>
> The other benefit of the second battery is that it would work on
> non-outlet-equipped planes, or if I don't get the upgrade to the
> front cabin, and also on other airlines.
>
> Thanks for any advice!
>
> andrew
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> my local weather today: http://cnn.com/WEATHER/html/LongBeachCA.html
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