adrian.wallis Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Thinking of getting an iPod. however, on the Apple website it says that the iPod can't operate above 10,000 feet. Most comercial planes fly at about 35-40,000 feet. Has anyone had problems listening to iPods on planes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ timko ] Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Not sure about an iPod but I know my M3 iAudio 40Gb was ok flying to Greece last year. I don't see why the iPod shouldn't be able to handle the same stuff :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackima Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 They mean at he pressure at 10,000 feet. In a plane the pressure is more or less equal to that of the ground (or at least they try) so ipod should work fine. Now if you dropped it from 10,000 feet...that's be a different matter entirely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Monkey Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 As mentioned, planes keep their pressure very low so it operates fine. However, if you lived on a big mountain, you will struggle to get it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian.wallis Posted January 21, 2005 Author Share Posted January 21, 2005 If you lived on a big mountain, you will struggle to get it to work. 585333825[/snapback] thankfully that is not the case thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaf Spacker Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 I used my iPod on a plane recently and it worked fine :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esno Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Same here.. No problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejn Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 No problems. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drone Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 As mentioned, planes keep their pressure very low so it operates fine. However, if you lived on a big mountain, you will struggle to get it to work. 585333825[/snapback] No, the cabin is at roughly atmospheric pressure. It is very low pressure outside the aircraft. Very low pressure inside would mean you'd pass out instead of enjoying your flight. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman87 Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I was on a plane last week and my iPod worked. However most of the in-flight entertainment is pretty decent these days so didn't need the iPod after all. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfleet Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I can't think of a reason as to why the iPods wouldn't work at said altitude. I spent last summer trekking the himilayas, and our leader, a digital photography fanatic took a 40gb cardreader/backup for his microdrives, which filled up fast. We passed over 18,000 feet, and averaged around 12,000ft (4km) or so over 2 weeks. So I don't see how the iPod should be affected, the HD would be the only thing I could think of, but with microdrives and larger 40gb drives working at 18,000... I am stuck. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorwing Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 when I went to Japan, I saw this dude with white earphones.. I"m assuming he's got one and I don't think he has any problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chmsant Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 no problems.... used mine on a flight from San Fransisco to Ontario, Canada, and then Ontario to London with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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