I write and send this message from a plane travelling to San Francisco on United Airlines using in-flight internet access. Getting on-line was ridiculously easy, the connection was actually pretty good and the charge for five hours connectivity is $13; cheaper than many hotels. I even made a Skype call to my family at home (although that was probably pushing the bandwidth somewhat).
I know this service has been around for a while but it was the first time I had used it and was impressed. The plane was packed; it seemed to me that almost everyone was online. Less than a year ago this was almost unheard of. Now it is becoming the norm.
Last week was the 2010 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas where tech vendors showcased their latest gadgets and services…
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I write and send this message from a plane travelling to San Francisco on United Airlines using in-flight internet access. Getting on-line was ridiculously easy, the connection was actually pretty good and the charge for five hours connectivity is $13; cheaper than many hotels. I even made a Skype call to my family at home (although that was probably pushing the bandwidth somewhat).
I know this service has been around for a while but it was the first time I had used it and was impressed. The plane was packed; it seemed to me that almost everyone was online. Less than a year ago this was almost unheard of. Now it is becoming the norm.
Last week was the 2010 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas where tech vendors showcased their latest gadgets and services.
