A standard airline power jack provides 12V power just like the cigarette lighter in your car. If you have a DC (car) power supply for your computer already, there are adapters available which convert the cigarette-lighter plug to the smaller airline plug.
yes
no but you can bring your own
Answer for countries in Europe and other world areas running a 50 Hz supply service.AC power supply is 230 v supply used in our homes for switching on fans, bulbs etc. where as DC power supply is used for switching on our laptops, charging our mobiles phones, i pods etc.
The best power supply cord for laptops is the ZIPLINQ Retractable. You can purchase the cord at your local Wal-Mart for under $10. The ZIPLINQ is a 5’ universal cord, best used on laptops that require a ‘Mickey Mouse’ style power cord. It has high user reviews and is a top choice for computer tech’s.
Yes, laptops are allowed in carry-on baggage when traveling on an airplane.
The airplane power outlet may not be working during your flight due to a malfunction, lack of power supply, or the outlet being disabled by the airline for safety reasons.
Note: Although advertised as universal, one still needs to check if the power supply is compatible with the laptops one owns or intends to buy. Some laptop manufacturers use proprietary plugs, for instance, and the universal power supply might not fit. The rule is: Universal power supplies will fit most laptops, but not all. Knowing that, one can easily order one online from Amazon, eBay or Tiger Direct.
Laptop power supplies generally come from their manufacturer. So HP power supplies would come from Hewlett Packard, and IBM power supplies would come from IBM.
You always board an airplane on the left because the right side, whether having one engine or turbofan or two, is running to supply the aircraft with power.
Overheating. Is it overclocked, is there dust in the power supply, is there no air flow. Very common in laptops.
No. Even if a laptop has internet, it does not work while flying on an airplane, because there is no Wi-Fi on an airplane, or in the sky.
Dell is a better manufacturer but many dell PC can develop a problem with the power supply over the years which means replacing a component. Gateways are not as a well known brand.