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Jaguar Land Rover's 'connected car' platform
Feb 20, 2019, 05:27 PMThis sounds great from a user perspective, but it only really works well when the timing of the traffic lights is known well in advance. Unfortunately, the current demands on the road network that our traffic signals have to manage is becoming MORE unpredictable. We are now having to provide pri...
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Australia considers its own inflight laptop ban
May 17, 2017, 04:45 PMIf the risk is real, then surely there is a way to vet a laptop / iPad to ensure it is safe? Proving a laptop/iPad vetting service in the lounges where they have a premium (separate) entry to flight-side would be a great option. I'd happily pay an extra $10-20 in the lounge to get a laptop vetted...
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Microsoft's new 2017 Surface Pro
Apr 17, 2017, 02:24 PMDiscount now at 20% at JB HiFi, Harvey Norman and MS online shop.
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Hands-on with the Microsoft Surface 3
Nov 16, 2016, 05:49 PMPrior to Surface 3, I lugged around a laptop for work but had to also carry an iPad for in-flight because I could not find a PC with a tablet mode that was acceptable.Bought a Surface 3Pro 512GB a few years ago and it was absolutely brilliant to replace the 2 devices. Can safely work in cat...
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Review: Virgin Australia The Business: Sydney-LA
May 18, 2016, 05:34 PMThanks for the info Chris. BTW, I agree with your review 100%. 'The Business' really is the best business class offering I've travelled in over the last 10 years. VA just need to get more options available in trhe entertainment system - the movie selection really lets the whole package dow...
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VA catering issues at LAX on 6 Nov. "Limited" catering available for flights...
Nov 07, 2017, 03:23 PMFollow-up:Just found details about a Listeria Outbreak affecting multiple airlines out of LAX - report dated 1/11/17.https://www.thestreet.com/story/14370077/1/listeria-outbreak-closes-a-catering-facility-at-los-angeles-international.htmlStill seems strange that a better solution has still not be...
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VA catering issues at LAX on 6 Nov. "Limited" catering available for flights...
Nov 07, 2017, 03:02 PMOn collecting my boarding pass (at LAX this evening 6/11) I was given a letter that says: "We wish to advise you that due to an issue with our caterer in LAX there will be limited catering available on your flight this evening. We are providing you with a food voucher so you can purchase...
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Family Pooling Question
Aug 09, 2017, 07:22 PMNo, you must do the 8 flights.
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Lounge access for Velocity Gold flying Singapore Air
Nov 02, 2016, 03:17 PMI've been wondering about this also.Since Singapore Air is Star Alliance, could you try a status match thru another Star Alliance airline (e.g. the United one Chris has referred to previously)? Even with a challenge, you get a "Trial Status" Gold that is valid for 3 months of the challenge....