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Re: Starlink Aviation

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Post by bastawhiz »

ricardobeat wrote: post #11

This will solve the "spotify didn't actually download my offline playlist" problem, but unfortunately there is rarely room to use a laptop on the plane unless you're flying business.

I think we're well past the point of debating whether WiFi on planes is useful for people. Just because some folks don't feel like they have room to use a laptop hardly means the airline industry doesn't pull millions in revenue selling abysmal connections for $15-20 a pop. Some of us just want to watch YouTube on our phones or scroll Instagram or message friends on Telegram. If this is a competitive price for airlines and the service is good, you can bet it will sell.

Re: Starlink Aviation

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Post by gruez »

crazygringo wrote: post #33
gruez wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>unfortunately there is rarely room to use a laptop on the plane unless you're flying business What do you mean? I've flown before and 14" or 13.3" laptop fits just fine on the seat tray.

It certainly does. However, if you're even moderately tall, it's impossible to use the trackpad without elbowing the person next to you in the ribs, since the front of the laptop is basically touching your stomach once you open the laptop at enough of an angle to be able to see its display. (This is on a 13" MBA.) If all you're doing is watching video then it's fine. But trying to get real work done is incredibly awk…

>it's impossible to use the trackpad without elbowing the person next to you in the ribs

that's what the trackpoint is for, if you have a thinkpad ;)

Re: Starlink Aviation

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Post by brianwawok »

MichaelZuo wrote: post #19

Looks like a very competitive product, assuming pricing is reasonable. It's interesting that they are rolling in the warranty cost with the monthly subscription. First time I've seen that. It will be great for aircraft owners looking to have a full featured internet experience in flight. Though the downside is that it will likely have priority when roaming into any cell, thus degrading service for ordinary ground bas…

Most of the time a plane is over farm fields or water.

Highest demand for normal starlink is in cities.

Not gonna be flying over NYC w this.

Kind of a good fit I would think in terms of utilization.

Re: Starlink Aviation

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Post by dreamcompiler »

strgrd wrote: post #36

Are there no aerodynamic concerns for that installation? The VHF instruments pictured on top of the fuselage make this thing look like a plow that would be better fit on top of a Sprinter van... they couldn't have gone for a dome?

It's thinner than the fat bump on top of Southwest planes which is not a phased array AFAIK.

Re: Starlink Aviation

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Post by carl_dr »

kelp wrote: post #17
reustle wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

But how much do they charge airlines?

It says right on the front page: "High-speed, low-latency, in-flight internet with connectivity across the globe. $12,500/mo-$25,000/mo with a one-time hardware cost of $150,000. Reserve now with deliveries starting in 2023."

Vs “from $2795 per month” for Viasat.

https://go.viasat.com/BAV-Viasat-Select-Business-Jet-WiFi.ht...

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