The Qantas Singapore Lounge

[markis10]

You are assuming everyone has an iPad (or tablet).

I don't own either, so shoot me. But, I do carry a laptop more often than not, so I'm not exactly out of luck in a situation like this.

No I am not assuming everyone has a tablet otherwise I would have said so clearly! The majority of travellers do have a device that will work with the solution, that is a fact.

But, whatever. And adults using the computer system just for the chair - ridiculous (unless there are other computers available).

Ridiculous how so, if its the only chair available which is frequently the case when I travel as a business road warrior? I would suggest that's the reason why they are no longer a fixture at lounges, chair space being the more pressing need and best ROI.

 

[anat0l]

No I am not assuming everyone has a tablet otherwise I would have said so clearly! The majority of travellers do have a device that will work with the solution, that is a fact.

The way you said, "the most preparation people need is an iPad," seemed to suggest that, when in reality this is a service which requires almost no prep, i.e. just have a device and good to go. Not to mention that it unfairly characterises most people as having an iPad, which may be the case but many would also be able to take advantage of this via laptop or smartphone.

Semantics and pedantry......

Ridiculous how so, if its the only chair available which is frequently the case when I travel as a business road warrior? I would suggest that's the reason why they are no longer a fixture at lounges, chair space being the more pressing need and best ROI.

If it is the only chair with working space available and you're that buggered (or disabled) then fine, but you're occupying a seat which was intended for use for a specific service (use of a public computer, printer). The fact that there are no more seats with general purpose or workspaces which you couldn't stand and do work is your bad luck, but of course that should suggest to the lounge that there are capacity issues.

That said, if I were requiring the services at the desk you were sat at (and you were not using it,and there were no other such desks), I'd likely politely ask if you would let me use the computer / printer, and I'd take it that that would not be a problem.

I agree on your point for removal and the overall ROI does likely work out, if from only a purely overall viewpoint.

 

[markis10]

The way you said, "the most preparation people need is an iPad," seemed to suggest that, when in reality this is a service which requires almost no prep, i.e. just have a device and good to go.

That was in the context of the quoted post which inferred that you needed do preparation prior to use, in the case of iDevices which are the majority of devices being used as such this is not the case, it has nothing to do with what devices most people travel with, for instance I sit on the fence with an iPad, Android dual sim phone and an ultra book (wintel).

it is the only chair with working space available and you're that buggered (or disabled) then fine, but you're occupying a seat which was intended for use for a specific service (use of a public computer, printer). The fact that there are no more seats with general purpose or workspaces which you couldn't stand and do work is your bad luck, but of course that should suggest to the lounge that there are capacity issues.

That said, if I were requiring the services at the desk you were sat at (and you were not using it,and there were no other such desks), I'd likely politely ask if you would let me use the computer / printer, and I'd take it that that would not be a problem.

I agree on your point for removal and the overall ROI does likely work out, if from only a purely overall viewpoint.

If your in the BNE J lounge 7-8AM and 4-6 PM weekdays, BNE International 8-10AM every day, DRW 12 noon every day, TSV 0630-0800 and 1600-1730 weekdays thats reality, not a chair to be found based on my experiences so everyone is fair game.

 

[NM]

I don't ... and won't ... have any iDevices.

So does that mean no print?

I used to be an i-free zone. But there was one killer app for me that meant I needed an iPad and the corruption started. Now its used for 4 things - the killer app for which it was originally purchased (which has just been updated to be even more awesome), off-line maps of the places I visit, occasional Facebook checks, and watching video content on long-haul flights.

But printing from my iPad is not something I have done.

 

[Pushka]

And the killer app is?

 

[NM]

And the killer app is?

Well. its really important to me ... but probably not so important to others

Midas Mixtender 2

 

[serfty]

Can anyone clearly state that I can print using my XP netbook?

 

[JohnK]

It means they are catering for the majority as opposed to the minority, the only preparation most need is an iPad! In the last year I have noticed the majority of users sitting at a PC are kids, when its an adult they are normally using it as a chair with their own device.

And that makes it OK?

Not the same person that is contemplating the decision of not having IFE inflight as most people bring their own?

If Bangkok Airways can have 7 desktops and a printer available in their free lounge in BKK then it is not too much to ask for Qantas to provide a desktop and printer access in their premium lounges.

 

[Awesom Andy]

It's probably quicker walking across to the BA lounge than trying to download/work out how to do that air print thing.

 

[markis10]

Can anyone clearly state that I can print using my XP netbook?

Yes, it should not be an issue.

 

[serfty]

Yes, it should not be an issue.

Then why does the link to airprint provided have an instruction to use iOS in the last step?

 

[markis10]

Then why does the link to airprint provided have an instruction to use iOS in the last step?

Thats to use a printer attached to an XP device from an iOS device, you don't need to do the last step if you wish to use an AirPrint device from a Wintel box.

 

[JohnK]

It's probably quicker walking across to the BA lounge than trying to download/work out how to do that air print thing.

Or go to the Emirates, BA, Skyview Lounge or MH Golden Lounge in T2 instead.

 

[harvyk]

What sorts of things are people so desperate to print out at the lounge that it can't wait until you arrive at your destination?

 

[serfty]

What sorts of things are people so desperate to print out at the lounge that it can't wait until you arrive at your destination?

Boarding Passes?

 

[anat0l]

What sorts of things are people so desperate to print out at the lounge that it can't wait until you arrive at your destination?

Usually it's the report which I have to read and comment on (prefer a paper copy - sorry environmentalists! But I do recycle...) that didn't arrive before my previous flight / when I was in a lounge that had printing services available.

 

[Mal]

I enjoy printing thesis papers in airport lounges. Wish they had binding facilities too!

 

[Brettmcg]

I enjoy printing thesis papers in airport lounges. Wish they had binding facilities too!

The Qantas Singapore Lounge - proudly sponsored by Officeworks

 

[anat0l]

I enjoy printing thesis papers in airport lounges. Wish they had binding facilities too!

Would you like breakfast with that? (FT BAEC board reference)


Just read over the AirPrint for Windows stuff again by using Google, and just to avoid doubt:

• Yes, you can install this for XP. The instructions shouldn't differ terribly from Vista or 7 instructions (because they all use the same base essentially; just remember to open elevated command prompts or have full administrative privileges).
• You need to install iTunes. It's the only way to have Bonjour which AirPrint relies on. Yes it's a waste of space and memory resources, but so be it. According to a forum I randomly stumbled across, it is possible to download the iTunes installer, extract the package for the Bonjour service (using 7-zip, for example), then only install that.

Unfortunately can't try it myself as I'm not in SIN any time soon.

 

[NM]

Boarding Passes?

I normally just walk to the service desk located near the lounge entrance and ask the staff there if they can print out my boarding pass for me. Works in most cases.