CX In-seat Ipad charging

[Ikara]

We're travelling to Paris via Hong Kong on CX in J next April. I intend taking my Ipad as a reader and for Facetime for the Grandies. I assume that the in-seat charging is via a USB connection??? And is the standard Ipad cord long enough to reach the USB port and still let me use the Ipad as a reader or do I need to get a longer one (if such a thing is available??)

Thanks

JB

 

[markis10]

I believe its AC, max 100W.

 

[simongr]

In J there are both USB ports and normal power points so you can either plug into the power point or charge via USB. The distance from USB to shoulder isnt too far. I guess it depends how close you want the ipad to be able to read. I generally travel with an extension cable any way - just get a standard USB extension cable like this:

Buy DSE Cable USB 2.0 1M A A USB Extension Cable 1 Metre | Read Reviews | Dick Smith Online Shopping

Obviously cheaper options are out there.

 

[markis10]

In J there are both USB ports and normal power points so you can either plug into the power point or charge via USB. The distance from USB to shoulder isnt too far. I guess it depends how close you want the ipad to be able to read. I generally travel with an extension cable any way - just get a standard USB extension cable like this:

Buy DSE Cable USB 2.0 1M A A USB Extension Cable 1 Metre | Read Reviews | Dick Smith Online Shopping

Obviously cheaper options are out there.

I dont believe the Cathay J USB ports are rated at 2A for the iPAD, I recommend packing the AC charger just in case.

 

[Fantic125]

IIRC it's 110V, 100w max and you need the US style plug.

 

[simongr]

I dont believe the Cathay J USB ports are rated at 2A for the iPAD, I recommend packing the AC charger just in case.

When I am flying CX I tend to be routing the movies on the iPad through the IFE using the RCA cable but I do plug that into the AC as well.

Note US plug no required:



That accepts most plugs.