Is there internet on the airplane?
I'm going to fly about 18-20 hrs, and I'm bringing my laptop too. I'm not sure that I will be able to connect to the internet. My airplane is Cathay (Hongkong). Is there anyone know????
Air Travel - 12 Answers
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Not that I'm aware of. Last time I flew internet wasn't available. Having said that, read on: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,141545,00.html
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Yup!!! You just have to ask an attendant for them to hook you up with the internet.....I'm pretty sure.....but you might have to be first class...Have a good day, hope I helped! :)
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The FCC made it OK a few years ago, but few airlines are jumping on the bandwagon. Check Cathay's site to see. Add: OK, I checked. They don't.
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Check with your airline cathay pacific. If they have the skyphone, you may be able to dial-up!
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yes. but i think you have to pay extra... unless you plan on going first or business class..
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If they don't have high speed access you can more then likely use the phone in the back of the seat in front of you if you have a 56k modem in your laptop...
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No, you can't use the internet while aboard a plane. A internet connection either requires a plug in to a phone jack or WiFi, which is wireless internet. WiFi can be applied to specific areas, such as a coffee shop or office. However, it cannot be applied to an airplane because it is constantly moving. However, most airports have WiFi so you can always use it then.
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There might be on the more expensive airlines, such as the one that goes from London. But most flights have the option, to watch a video- well almost most.
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Contact Cathay Pacific. http://www.cathaypacific.com http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/contactus/worldwidecontacts
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NO, you would have to have a connection more than likely by satellite. A plane traveling 500 to 600 miles per hour would never be able to maintain a connection. I have been on cruise ships that try to maintain connection at 25 miles per hour, and they cannot keep a good connection. You best put some video games on the PC and some music files and bring your headphones. If you have some layorer or plane connection points you may be able to get a wifi connection in the airport.
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i don't know
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Boeing introduced the "Connexion by Boeing" (CBB) in 2000 to offer airlines internet installation on board the plane. Several airlines already have inflight internet service available thanks to CBB, they are: Lufthansa, ANA, JAL, SAS, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, ASIANA Airlines, Korean Air, El Al, ETIHAD Airways. Cathay Pacific is not one of the launch carrier in this service, so no internet service on Cathay flight. However, due to heavy loss from the launch 6 years ago, Boeing recently is considering whether to sell or shut down CBB
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Are electronic gadgets cheaper in Hong Kong
Are electronic gadgets cheaper in Hong Kong?
We're having a trip to HongKong this week. I wonder if electronic gadgets such as mobile phones and laptops are cheaper there (compared to Philippines). And I would also like to know what other stuff can be bought there at a low price.
China - 6 Answers
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Hong Kong is one of the cheaper places to buy electronic gadgets. This is because Hong Kong is a free port and there are no taxes on imports, plus being next to China many items are at close to Chinese price. However people from the US will generally be dissapointed in the prices as the US has very low prices on electronic gadgets. In addition some items, like Sony products, use standard international pricing which means their products are the same high price everywhere. You also have the issue of warranties, with some products requiring an additional fee to have an international warranty, which other products may require that you pay for the repairs and send off for reimbursement.
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I compared the price difference on cameras the last time I was preparing to go to Hong Kong from the UK. There seemed very little difference between the prices in Hong Kong and the UK. I bought my camera in the UK because of the warranty issue. Take a look online to compare prices. Also beware of fakes in HK and only use registered dealers if you decide to buy.
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No. The prices are the same. The choice is wider.
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Hong Kong is known to have a wide array of choices for electronic gadgets from laptops, TV's, camera, mobile phones, etc etc. Most items are cheaper, not by so much though. One thing Hong Kong prides on is they discourage fake products (you will see http://www.nofakes.hk/ posters and signs everywhere in MTR stations) so what you are getting is the real value of true product at a reasonable price. For mobile phones, there are many stores offering re-conditioned phones, basically they offer refurbished phones at a low price, the quality is not so bad, I had bought a 5310 Nokia in Mongkok and still works fine, no visible scratches or any damage. Other countries like Singapore, they offer a big tech sale almost each year, opening up newest products on the market, while the price might not be considered a big sale, the freebies of casing, lens protectors, bags, memory cards and other stuff makes up for it.
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I presume it can be cheaper then the Philippines. Why don't you just compare some prices for some items you target? This website is in Chinese, but with the picture should be easy to operate: http://www.price.com.hk PS: study also about potential import taxes in PH.
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as we r taxfree........some items can be cheaper than Phil i guess. anyway, many tricky appliances shops out there........beware!! especially in Tsim Sha Tsui area as it's the main tourist's area. u sh goto those hugh chain store....such as Fortress Store here in HK as they dun cheat
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We're having a trip to HongKong this week. I wonder if electronic gadgets such as mobile phones and laptops are cheaper there (compared to Philippines). And I would also like to know what other stuff can be bought there at a low price.
China - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Hong Kong is one of the cheaper places to buy electronic gadgets. This is because Hong Kong is a free port and there are no taxes on imports, plus being next to China many items are at close to Chinese price. However people from the US will generally be dissapointed in the prices as the US has very low prices on electronic gadgets. In addition some items, like Sony products, use standard international pricing which means their products are the same high price everywhere. You also have the issue of warranties, with some products requiring an additional fee to have an international warranty, which other products may require that you pay for the repairs and send off for reimbursement.
2 :
I compared the price difference on cameras the last time I was preparing to go to Hong Kong from the UK. There seemed very little difference between the prices in Hong Kong and the UK. I bought my camera in the UK because of the warranty issue. Take a look online to compare prices. Also beware of fakes in HK and only use registered dealers if you decide to buy.
3 :
No. The prices are the same. The choice is wider.
4 :
Hong Kong is known to have a wide array of choices for electronic gadgets from laptops, TV's, camera, mobile phones, etc etc. Most items are cheaper, not by so much though. One thing Hong Kong prides on is they discourage fake products (you will see http://www.nofakes.hk/ posters and signs everywhere in MTR stations) so what you are getting is the real value of true product at a reasonable price. For mobile phones, there are many stores offering re-conditioned phones, basically they offer refurbished phones at a low price, the quality is not so bad, I had bought a 5310 Nokia in Mongkok and still works fine, no visible scratches or any damage. Other countries like Singapore, they offer a big tech sale almost each year, opening up newest products on the market, while the price might not be considered a big sale, the freebies of casing, lens protectors, bags, memory cards and other stuff makes up for it.
5 :
I presume it can be cheaper then the Philippines. Why don't you just compare some prices for some items you target? This website is in Chinese, but with the picture should be easy to operate: http://www.price.com.hk PS: study also about potential import taxes in PH.
6 :
as we r taxfree........some items can be cheaper than Phil i guess. anyway, many tricky appliances shops out there........beware!! especially in Tsim Sha Tsui area as it's the main tourist's area. u sh goto those hugh chain store....such as Fortress Store here in HK as they dun cheat
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Do you know where to get the HP Pavilion dm1-3016AU genuine battery
Do you know where to get the HP Pavilion dm1-3016AU genuine battery?
Do you know where to get laptop batteries in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and in Hongkong?
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
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Go to the HP website...you can get them from there. Or you can call around to different electronics stores.
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http://cgi.ebay.ca/Laptop-Battery-HP-Mini-311-311-1000-dm1-1000-Series-/260801768501?pt=Laptop_Batteries&hash=item3cb8ff2c35 Genuine doesn't really mean much and eBay is cheaper than HP, FOR SURE
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www.HP.com they have a direct customer sales department , the price will high the other places like Ebay.com or Amazon.com very much they have same battery por much less same quality.
4 :
There are so many Site From where You can buy You can buy From company also
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Do you know where to get laptop batteries in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and in Hongkong?
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
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Go to the HP website...you can get them from there. Or you can call around to different electronics stores.
2 :
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Laptop-Battery-HP-Mini-311-311-1000-dm1-1000-Series-/260801768501?pt=Laptop_Batteries&hash=item3cb8ff2c35 Genuine doesn't really mean much and eBay is cheaper than HP, FOR SURE
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www.HP.com they have a direct customer sales department , the price will high the other places like Ebay.com or Amazon.com very much they have same battery por much less same quality.
4 :
There are so many Site From where You can buy You can buy From company also
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