Tough one, seatback due to ability to use the screen during taxi, take off and landing, however, sometimes lying flat it is nicer to have an armrest PTV as you can often adjust them better.
a few variables come in to play here.. the type of J/C seat/layout would determine the most effective screen placement.. J/C 'recliner domestic' seats (similar to VA/QF 737..QF/JQ A332 etc) ... i prefer (up/down adjustable) seatback IFE (bulkhead mounted if front row)..with relatively 'limited' pitch/recline of the seats the screens can still be viewed comfortably.....J/C 'pods/staggered/herringbone/almost flat/angle flat/ horizontal flat' etc seats, i prefer an 'in armrest, pop up/out/swing, multi position screen..as the screen can be adjusted better to the multiple sitting/lazing/laying positions of the seat...as side notes....tail/nose cam isnt important to me..and i really dont see the 'fascination' by some airlines of a 15+inch screen (which relative to its size and the distance from your eyes...is actually bad for your eyes!!) ...a J/C 15inch MAX in seat multi directional arm screen suits me fine :-)
I generally prefer the pop-up from the armrest screens, as they are closer and more adjustable. However, the risk is that they sometimes refuse to pop-up.
Watson374, you've reminded me. My worst complaint about Economy seating on any plane is when the person behind stands up, using my seatback to pull themselves up. Argh! My head and neck is given quite a bounce - ouch!
watson374
watson374
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 17 Aug 2012
Total posts 1,285
[Poll] J class IFE - seatback vs. from armrest. Which do you prefer, and why?
TheRealBabushka
TheRealBabushka
Member since 21 Apr 2012
Total posts 2,058
Seat back - ability to use the video camera to see the runway on approach and the reverse for take off.
Joshb
Joshb
Qantas - QFF Platinum
Member since 20 Mar 2012
Total posts 123
Seat back always
KG
KG
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 10 May 2011
Total posts 249
Tough one, seatback due to ability to use the screen during taxi, take off and landing, however, sometimes lying flat it is nicer to have an armrest PTV as you can often adjust them better.
undertheradar Banned
undertheradar Banned
Member since 28 Oct 2011
Total posts 234
a few variables come in to play here.. the type of J/C seat/layout would determine the most effective screen placement.. J/C 'recliner domestic' seats (similar to VA/QF 737..QF/JQ A332 etc) ... i prefer (up/down adjustable) seatback IFE (bulkhead mounted if front row)..with relatively 'limited' pitch/recline of the seats the screens can still be viewed comfortably.....J/C 'pods/staggered/herringbone/almost flat/angle flat/ horizontal flat' etc seats, i prefer an 'in armrest, pop up/out/swing, multi position screen..as the screen can be adjusted better to the multiple sitting/lazing/laying positions of the seat...as side notes....tail/nose cam isnt important to me..and i really dont see the 'fascination' by some airlines of a 15+inch screen (which relative to its size and the distance from your eyes...is actually bad for your eyes!!) ...a J/C 15inch MAX in seat multi directional arm screen suits me fine :-)
Phil Young
Phil Young
Qantas
Member since 22 Oct 2012
Total posts 253
I generally prefer the pop-up from the armrest screens, as they are closer and more adjustable. However, the risk is that they sometimes refuse to pop-up.
mitchimus
mitchimus
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 23 Mar 2012
Total posts 67
Def prefer seat back as they offer more flexibility to use the IFE when you want.
Ben84
Ben84
Etihad
Member since 23 Jan 2013
Total posts 74
Seat back IFE. The pop ups from the arm rests can get in the way and are simply not large enough in my view (pun intended).
watson374
watson374
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 17 Aug 2012
Total posts 1,285
Impressive response, thanks guys! Seems seatback would be best for domestic, and pop-out only for lie-flat seating.
Surprised nobody's started the 'poking me in the back' whinge, though.
Phil Young
Phil Young
Qantas
Member since 22 Oct 2012
Total posts 253
Watson374, you've reminded me. My worst complaint about Economy seating on any plane is when the person behind stands up, using my seatback to pull themselves up. Argh! My head and neck is given quite a bounce - ouch!
watson374
watson374
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 17 Aug 2012
Total posts 1,285
AAARGH! I feel your pain - one would think they could use the armrests...
eminere
eminere
Member since 25 Sep 2013
Total posts 376
Another vote for seatback so you don't have to stow it away during taxi, takeoff and landing.