MacBook Pro on airplanes

In the tech specs page of the MBP it says that the highest operating altitude is 10,000 feet when most airplanes fly 30,000+ feet. I'm the kinda person who just likes to take out there computer and watch a movie or play a game or somthin and I wanna know if fit will work on an airplane and if it will affect it. Thanks in advance!

Airplanes normally pressurize their cabins to about 5-6,000 feet, so your computer will work just fine inside. I would, however, suggest turning off it's wireless capabilities (Bluetooth and Airport) just in case interference does cause any problems. Besides, that should eke out another few minutes of battery life as well for getting to the end of that long movie!

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Now that I've got mine, and my old xTemd Micro power plug, where are the vendors selling airplane/auto adapters for the new magnetic power plug interface???

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Is there a way to put my Macbook Pro into airplane mode?

I am flying tomorrow and I've never brought a computer with me on a plane...is there a way to switch my computer to an airplane mode, like my iPhone does??

Do you use Bluetooth with your MBP regularly - you always have Bluetooth on?
If so, turn Bluetooth and Wi-Fi off being able to turn both off and on via the menu bar.
If you don't use Bluetooth - it is already off, all you need to do is turn Wi-Fi off.

Can i charge my MacBook Pro during the airplane time because battery's life is 3 hours only? so is there any cable or something like that? Thanks in advance

Greetings
i have a question regarding my MacBook Pro laptop regarding charging it during the airplane time because in fact my battery's life is 3-4 hours, no more,
so is there any cable or something like that to recharge on the plane? if not, please till me advices to save power for long life battery?
Kind regargs
Thanks in advance
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To keep track of the battery charge and condition go to Apple Menu/System Preferences/EnergySaver and check the show battery status in menu bar.

Is it okay to use macbook pro in an airplane?

I am new to the mac community and was just wondering if its okay to use my macbook pro in an airplane. I just want to make sure if there is anything i need to know about before taking it on a plane. Thank you.

Air density and pressure (not absolute height) could be an issue if you were climbing Mount Everst.
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MacBook Pro - Airplane power requirement/Europe plug adapter

I've been told that i can purchase a power adapter for my MacBook Pro to plug into the airplane's power source but that since the power source on the airplane is only 65 watts (I think), that the adapter will only allow my laptop to power on, but that the battery will not be charged. Does anyone know if this is correct? Is there a specific adapter at the Apple Store that i need to buy? What happens when the battery is fully discharged? Does the computer still power on while plugged into the airplane?
Another question involves traveling to Europe with my MacBook. Other than the plug adapter to fit the European plugs, do i need anything else? I was also told that the MacBooks power fits within Europe's typical wattage requirements. Does anyone know?

Michael J Harnest wrote:
I should mention, though, that not all (a small percentage, even) of airlines have the airline adapter plug available onboard. Call your airline and ask.
Actually, many airlines do have them now, but it's no good to call the airlines for information, the front line phone reps usually don't know. Part of the reason airline customer service cannot help you is that location of power ports varies by aircraft type, and even within a single airplane the power port locations can vary by section or row. A blanket "yes" or "no" answer is not enough information for you, even by flight, and airline customer service is typically not at all set up to find out whether a power port will be at your specific seat on your specific flight.
The best bet is to consult seatguru.com as recommended in the duplicate of this thread that was posted earlier. Seatguru has the best information as to whether your airline's airplane will have power ports, and if so, in which section or row. On my last flight, for instance, the plane did have power ports in the cheap seats, but only in alternating groups of rows. If you didn't check seatguru before specifying your seat preference, you could end up one or two rows too far ahead or behind a whole bunch of power ports.

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I was wondering if this model supports the apple airplane adapter for EM power. I have last years macbook pro retina. I would also need to purchase the power interface converter for the input power plug.
Appreciate your help!

> What do the USB ports do?
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Airplane mode? What's that?
For the record, my Macbook Pro has been on many flights for the past 5 years and not once have I heard the pilot announce that everyone put all computers on airplane mode?

Macbook Pro - Is there an airplane power adapter?

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deleted this one cuz I repeated it in another discussion group. Still not answered though.

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I have a problem with a mid-2012 Macbook Pro 8gb ram, 500mb hard drive, Mavericks. The problem started when I loaded up about 100 tabs in Chrome for a long airplane ride.
It crashed and would book up to the flashing folder. My speculation is that I filled up the swap file and a memory leak or swap overflow corrupted the MBR. I was able to boot from the Internet recovery and verified my MacOS 10.9.1 partition, and all was well, but it would not reboot.
I was (and am) able to boot MacOS 10.7.1 (from a 2008 white Macbook) from an external USB drive. I did a lot of thrashing (multiple power off resets, etc), and sometimes was able to see the internal 500mb drive, and sometimes not. I tried to change the partition size to rewrite a new MBR (found this in a forum via Google) but the repartition failed.
Eventually I figured out to reset the boot using Startup disk. I thought all was well. I was able to do a poweroff reboot successfully. I relaunched chrome, it loaded ALL the tabs and crashed again. I worked through and was able to reset the boot disk again. Unfortunately it is not reliable, it still hangs and sometimes does not find the disk. Sometimes I can’t launch Internet recovery to launch.
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There is an option to Load All Windows when restarting an Application. I think it is under the General Tab in System Prefereneces. Un-Check that Option.
But the Flashing ? mark is a sign something else is going on. Just having the OS crash from an overload of an Application shouldn't then produce that ? mark alert.

After several repairs, still having heating issue with MacBook Pro (mid '09)

EDIT: this post got removed the first time for not being constructive enough. I've now edited the post.
This is going to be a lengthy post, so bear with me.
2 months ago, I suddenly noticed my MacBook Pro (medio 2009, 15", 4GB RAM, GeForce 9400M) heating up a lot harder than usual. I'm familiar with the heating issues these laptops have, but this wasn't normal. Looking at iStat Pro, I saw my fans almost taking off like an airplane at 5700 rpm, while watching only a livestream on my browser. I know Shockwave Flash takes up quite a chunk of your CPU, but I had never encountered this problem beforehand.
The biggest problem wasn't just the heat or the fans, but the fact that my computer also started reacting rather slowly. Sometimes I'd even get beachballed, or the whole browser stopped responding for half a minute...
So I tried to see if gaming was still an option. Of course not. I had been playing League of Legends for several months without any issues. Whilst playing, I'd kick up my fans manually to about 4000 rpm, and they'd stay there throughout the whole game. Now, when I start up the game, it plays smoothly for the first 2 minutes. After the temperatures rise to a critical level, the fans start spinning up to 5700 rpm, and the whole game plays like a powerpoint presentation.
On a sidenote: it sort of 'lags' every 1-2 seconds, and sometimes, after a long period, the game acts somewhat normal again (20 mins). This game uses wine to run, which isn't the most optimal way. So I tried playing Team Fortress 2, too. Probably even worse results! (but again noticeable 1-2 second interval lags)
Before anyone starts screaming: "Don't use your Mac for gaming!" etc., I wish to point out that these two games had been running perfectly for the past few months/years. Something's definitely wrong.
After looking for some solutions myself, I decided to go to an authorized Apple Service in my city. A few days later, they told me my logic board was broken, and I had to pay almost 700 euros ($ 900-1000) to replace it. So I did. I got it back, but it wasn't fixed. Brought it back in. Got it back a week later: "Your new logic board we got from Apple was already broken, but we hadn't noticed. We put a new one in it. It's fixed." Again, same problem.
We're almost 2 months later and 700 euros poorer, still no result. I've brought it in about 6-7 times now, here's a list of what they've tried so far:
- In total 3 new logic boards
- New MagSafe (because they discovered it was giving too much power too my laptop)
- Fresh re-install
- Replaced RAM
- Checked fans etc. (they do this by default)
- A few tests which proved that it was repaired (but I have my doubts with these tests...)
They told me now that it's fixed, and they basically won't look into it anymore. I must contact Apple myself, if I wasn't satisfied. The tests they performed showed no signs of heating issues. (One of the tests was playing 4 1080p movies at the same time. When I watch a 1080p movie on Youtube, my laptop is taking off like a plane) They ran a stress test all night long, showing no temperatures above 98°C. I got it up to 105°C in a few minutes according to iStat Pro.
They advised me to install Mountain Lion, which would make the issues with "high-performance sites" go away. I haven't seen much improvement, though.
This whole experience has been quite frustrating, especially now that I'm gonna need my laptop for University again. Isn't there anything I can do? I've paid almost 700 euros and missed my laptop for 2 months, without any results.
I've got more information regarding the issues if needed, ask away. I'm getting desperate.
I've been browsing around the support communites, and found that a lot of people are having issues since they upgraded to OS X Lion. Could this be the case? Should I try downgrading to Snow Leopard?
I've also found a few topics on refreshing the cooling pasta on the heatsink. Would they have noticed any problems with this after replacing the Logic Board several times? Or should I check it myself? I'm not too keen on opening up my laptop myself...
Nick.

Thought of buying Parallels? Fusion?
Might want to see if this gets moved to the MacBook Pro forum.
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Grey screen on Macbook Pro boot up

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I've tried Safe Mode, zapped the PRAM, plugged everything out of it including the power cable, even tried to boot the recovery HD using the Option key. When I clicked Recovery HD, it went straight back to the grey screen. Nothing seems to work.
I bought the computer the same week Lion came out so it had Snow Leopard on it and came with the Snow Leopard installation disc. I downloaded Lion from the App store for free. What would happen if I booted the computer from the Snow Leopard install disc? Would I lose anything that was previously on my computer like software I downloaded for Lion (Pages, Numbers, Keynote etc.)? Would I be able to get these back if I reinstall Lion after the boot and where would I get Lion from as I don't have the installation disc. Could I access my Apple account history on the App store and reinstall Lion from there somehow as I've seen Lion is no longer available on the App store?
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What would happen if I booted the computer from the Snow Leopard install disc? Would I lose anything that was previously on my computer like software I downloaded for Lion (Pages, Numbers, Keynote etc.)?
Booting the computer from the Snow Leopard install disc alone won't do anything. Only if you were to attempt an installation from that disc might you run into trouble. Kind of like trying to put a propeller on a jet airplane. It just can't be done without removing the entire engine!
The 10.6 installer disc won't get you to the App Store.    For that you need to boot with command-R.
If your data isn't backed up, you seriously need to consider some data recovery options before attempting even a command-R.   Once your data is backed up, contact the App Store support to get the Lion or Mountain Lion installer program to show up on your App Store, depending on where your software compatibility lies.
In the future, it is always wise to keep a clone of your system in event something should go wrong. That way you don't need the store to have the correct installer for your system.

Messages on MacBook Pro not syncing with iPhone

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I'm using an iPhone 5 running IOS 8.3 and a MacBook Pro running 10.10.3.
In the past I have been using messages on my MacBook and my iPhone. If I sent a text via my phone, it showed up in messages on my Mac and vise versa. Since the iWatch has come out and I upgraded my IOS on my phone, the messages work on both devices but I cannot "see" them on both. In other words, if I start a conversation using messages on my mac, it works fine, but they don't show up on my phone. Same holds true in the reverse.
I have deleted the com.apple.ids.service.com.apple.madrid.plist from my User Library and rebooted. I double checked settings on my phone, and my apple ID and my cell phone number are set up for both sending and receiving. I turned my phone onto Airplane mode and back on, and restarted all devices multiple times.
While I'm not crippled and can send/receive messages from both devices, I would like to get them so conversations are showing up on both devices.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
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Hi,
Did you check the iPhone > Settings > Messages > Text Forwarding ?
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Retina Display MacBook Pro image persistence problem.

Hello,
I have recently ( about 3 months ago) bought a Retina MacBook Pro and installed Windows via Bootcamp on it. I unfortunately am used to Windows. Well recently I tried to migrate to OS X and use it more often. Whilst doing so something caught my eyes on the desktop/Screen. There appears to be Ghosting images of the Finder/Safari windows I open which look extremely annoying and terrible for a machine I payed 3000 dollars for. I have contacted Apple support via a phone call and they said they will replace it...the screen...if i brought it and gave it to them myself. The problem is, I live out of the US and I ordered this from a friend that has went there to buy one for me as we both live in Saudi Arabia and the Premium Resellers here sell it for a very high profit rate. My issue is that I live out of the US with a Malfunctioning Laptop worth $ 3,000, and can't send it to Apple as I don't know anybody going there including myself. I have researched and this problem happens only on LG manufactured screens, I have found out mine is also indeed an LG screen via a terminal code I found on the Internet. Is there any way Apple can replace the laptop or the screen from Saudi Arabia as there are premium resellers. The support guy was not very helpful as I was a rare case out of the US and the service of the resellers here said they would like to look at the display, I don't think they would fix it for free...Don't apple devices have an international warranty?
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an hour on my MBP by itself (someone else's office, a hotel room, an airplane, my lazy sofa) and my eyes lose the ability to focus --and I'm toast.
Ok, I'll explain why.
First off your iPad and iPhone screen is smaller, thus doesn't reflect as much as a larger display will.
Your other displays are in a static environment where you have reduced the glare or it's been reduced just by chance.
When you take the glossy screen laptop to another location without adequate environmental features to reduce glare imposed (no overhead lights, closed windows, low light etc.) on the screen, thus your getting eyestrain from the glare.
It's caused by the slightly out of focus reflections verses the screen image, your eyes are automatically refocusing between the two images.
Your solution in this matter is to apply a anti-glare film to the laptops glossy screen, unfortunately it's going to cost money and be replaced often as it gets dirty, dries out and peels at edges etc.
Ideally a anti-glare matte screen would be the choice in the first place. I use my Mac for 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and don't have the eyestrain problem anymore.

Retina Display MacBook Pro eye problem and strain

Hi, the name is Ben
Recently, I boought a retina display and have since been having noticeable eye problem.
(strain, fatigue, oversensativity to computer monitor/screen ligthing)
My question was, has anyone been experiencing the same.
I use my computer pretty much all day, since my work/studies are all based on it.
Still, after 2 weeks of using retina display macbook pro, I have rapidely seen my eyes
starting to hurt, being oversensitive to computer monitor (not that I can't use any, but am
very sensitive to any lighting and need particular moderation in usage)
Now true, there ARE many good habits I did not know of before,(see some examples below)
that I am trying to adopt but still (reducing only in part the problem), I must say I am rather worried,
since I have never had any similar problem in 5 yearsof using my previous 13", macbook, mid 2007.
Any commments, or suggestion (constructive of course) would be welcome.
(few examples of of good habits I have tried so far)
as regularly standing (/30 min),
look at something far away for 20 second (/20 min), blinking regularly, closing eyes for a moment,
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an hour on my MBP by itself (someone else's office, a hotel room, an airplane, my lazy sofa) and my eyes lose the ability to focus --and I'm toast.
Ok, I'll explain why.
First off your iPad and iPhone screen is smaller, thus doesn't reflect as much as a larger display will.
Your other displays are in a static environment where you have reduced the glare or it's been reduced just by chance.
When you take the glossy screen laptop to another location without adequate environmental features to reduce glare imposed (no overhead lights, closed windows, low light etc.) on the screen, thus your getting eyestrain from the glare.
It's caused by the slightly out of focus reflections verses the screen image, your eyes are automatically refocusing between the two images.
Your solution in this matter is to apply a anti-glare film to the laptops glossy screen, unfortunately it's going to cost money and be replaced often as it gets dirty, dries out and peels at edges etc.
Ideally a anti-glare matte screen would be the choice in the first place. I use my Mac for 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and don't have the eyestrain problem anymore.

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