[Ti] Flying with your book ( Speaking of 17 inches ;-)

[Matthew Hart]

I had my 17inch on order from the online apple store.  Then decided to call
the Orlando Apple Store.  The had 5 in stock!

I am flying to Las Vegas tomorrow.  (First Class)

I will report.

Matthew Hart
Palm Beach, FL

On 3/25/03 11:15 PM, "Bill Reburn" <bill at pacificcoast.net> wrote:

>>> I used it in the backseat of a car successfully today. I'm waiting
>>> to hear how it does on planes.
>> 
>> Would someone please volunteer a trip on a plane for us? ;-)
> 
> I don't have a new 17incher yet, but I can say that I spent a whole lot of
> time with my Ti550 on a couple 737's last weekend. I am 6'2" and fill out
> the seat to the point where if I slide down an inch or so my knees are
> hitting the seat infront of me. I can only slouch down if nothing is under
> the seat infront of me, no problem since the overhead compartments hold
> hundreds of pounds.
> 
> I was the envy of a few trips.. Watched some movies and played some games.
> This was all affected however by several things. One plane I was on, the
> drop down tray doesn't slide out the way most do.. So it folds down and
> that's it. Not a huge problem but providing less depth for the base means
> less opening of the screen. On a flight with the fold down/slide out trays
> everything was good. In fact, when the tray is in the down position, my Ti
> fits PERFECTLY into the space, heightwise, on the seat back infront of me
> where the tray usually resides. If you have a big belly or are taller than
> me it may be kind of tight. If the person infront of you suddenly pushes
> their seatback back, prepare for evasive manoeuvers (suck it in quick!). I
> would say a mere 1/2inch of extra space is there.
> 
> My best piece of advice for any notebook user is get to the airport early
> enough and ask for the Wing - Emergency Exit Aisle. It has a lot more depth
> so that people can exit the plane quickly. I learned that this is just about
> the most requested seating.. So, as I said, you MUST get in early to book
> your seats.
> 
> Also, you must must must pick up a pair of noise cancelling headphones.
> Trust me, it makes GINORMOUS difference. My iPod buds perform poorly when
> flying, my Sony MDRV700's are awesome, but noise cancelling is king on the
> plane. 
> 
> Next best or maybe more important option if you work on your machine on the
> plane, would be another battery. Nothing like loosing all your juice with an
> hour to go on a flight.
> 
> Tip number.. Ok, I lost count, GET THE WINDOW SEAT. I love when the aircrew
> comes around with drinks and munchies, but not when they have to pass it
> over top of my gear to Mr Fumble fingers sitting beside me. Plus cookie
> crumbs and drink droplets fall out of crumpled packages and cups when
> they're going back to the garbage bag before landing.
> 
> I probably have a few more, but I have run out of steam..
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Bill Reburn
> 
> 
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