The last paragraph pretty much summs it up as for why ipad won't really appeal in IFE... Sure people can load what they want to take with them, but they've been able to do that with laptops for long-time.

''By the way, I should say that I DO see a place for devices such as the iPad in IFE. They will be accommodated and perhaps even catered to some degree. There may even be airlines that will want wireless networks with content streaming, etc., and no imbedded seat equipment. This is not yet practical with current technology (not enough bandwidth for mass streaming), but there will come a day. But herein again, for lesser penetration (back to my 15%, above).''

However Row 44 should open this up with Hughes... be nice to put it on a unique encription to stream first-runs without worry. smiley

Have you seen Comcast digital's new offereing - 'Same Day As Theature'' well the email we just got from RP says to me our closed system could come pretty close to this as-is.

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