Dave,

On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:27:59 -0400, David VanHorn wrote:

> > And since the "safe" cells have somewhat lower capacity, the
> > customers won't buy them, either (especially the ones planning
> > on using their laptops on airplanes.)
> 
> 
> std 110 outlet at each seat would help a lot.

By "std 110" I presume you mean American mains sockets?  :-)  There is already a standard for low voltage DC at the seat (a real standard, with the 
connector, voltage and current availability specified, and how it will react in an overcurrent situation), but most airlines don't fit it in Cattle Class, so 
those of us who pay for our own flights have to rely on batteries.

Also, some laptops won't power up without a battery in place.

Cheers,


Howard Winter
St.Albans, England


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