Accessory? Keyboard to SP3 cord for airplanes

[sharpuser]

I can even top that...

It works on my Mac, too. I am typing this with it right now...

 

[sharpuser]

Here is my Microsoft Wireless Keyboard Adapter being used with my Surface Pro 3 i7 512.
Look how nicely the tubular adapter rolls under, giving the proper angle for the keyboard, as if it was attached to my Surface.

 

[r0b123]

That's great! I have a MBP retina and will be using it for both then. Need both systems for work and play, so its great to use devices that are compatible with each other. I just bought a MS BT sculpt mouse and it works on both devices as well.

 

[sharpuser]

You can see how I travel with the Wireless Keyboard Adapter here.

 

[Bandito]

The radio blackout on airlines was only during landing and takeoff and the FAA recently relaxed the ruling to allow you to use electronic devices at any time by leaving it up to the airlines to decide. Most have opted to allow it, as there haven't been any problems that can be traced back to their usage onboard.

And, if you thought that everyone onboard followed the rule and actually turned everything off like they were supposed to before, I've got a bridge to sell you!

 

[DXL007]

I fly weekly. The only thing you can not have on is a cellular radio, you can have on Bluetooth and WiFi. I have a Gogo account so I surf the internet and talk to my wife via Skype while in the air as well as use my Bluetooth headphones to listen to music or watch a movie. So this adapter would be fine.

 

[Charlie Cassidy]

Bluetooth will work on a plane. But it is not legal.

 

[DXL007]

http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=15254

5. Devices must be used in airplane mode or with the cellular connection disabled. You may use the WiFi connection on your device if the plane has an installed WiFi system and the airline allows its use. You can also continue to use short-range Bluetooth accessories, like wireless keyboards.

 

[Charlie Cassidy]

From United Hemispheres magazine - latest issue:

It is up to the individual airlines to allow various PEDs, which must, by FAA regs, be certified as conforming by the airline. I know of no airline that allows Bluetooth.

 

[DXL007]

US Airways

 

[Charlie Cassidy]

I stand corrected. It looks like Southwest does now allow Bluetooth.

In the words of the immortal Emily Latella: "Never mind"

 

[DXL007]

It will become more and more common as the new FAA regulation gets adopted by individual airlines.

I wear my Bluetooth headset in from the time I drop off my rental car till the time I land.