PIA selects new DigEplayer XT IFE system for B777 & A310

Abbas Ali · Post by **Abbas Ali** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:07 pm

The digEplayer XTÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚Â¢, digEcorÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢sÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚Â¢ newest addition to its In-flight Entertainment (IFE) family, is lightweight and packed with cutting-edge features to make passengers and crews IFE experience better than ever - Info & Image Source DigEcor.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2006: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) yesterday revealed it is acquiring DigEcorÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s latest generation portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) system DigEplayer XT for use on its Airbus A310s and Boeing 777s.

Like its predecessor, the DigEplayer XT is preprogrammed with movies, television shows, cartoons, videos, music and games. However, it offers a larger screen, built-in card swipe, wireless technology and longer battery life.

Source: Flightglobal.com

On the Net: DigEplayer XT Specifications

PK777 · Post by **PK777** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:22 pm

Sound good! What other airline operate this? I think I saw this in EK or EY cabin

SalamPaks · Post by **SalamPaks** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:06 pm

Just a thought, but if it isn't nailed down tight it doesn't belong in a Pakistani aircraft cabin.

PIA10141 · Post by **PIA10141** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:03 pm

SalamPaks wrote:Just a thought, but if it isn't nailed down tight it doesn't belong in a Pakistani aircraft cabin.

ofcourse it will be nailed down, its a IFE which are small T.V's attached to the seat infront of you... don't worry Pakistani's will not be able to steal it!

Adnan Anwar · Post by **Adnan Anwar** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:41 pm

PIA10141 wrote:
SalamPaks wrote:Just a thought, but if it isn't nailed down tight it doesn't belong in a Pakistani aircraft cabin.
ofcourse it will be nailed down, its a IFE which are small T.V's attached to the seat infront of you... don't worry Pakistani's will not be able to steal it!

If it is really portable, they better have really good inventory control on board. South Asians not just Pakistani's always look for a way to defuse a system of check and balances not implement it.

SalamPaks · Post by **SalamPaks** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:41 pm

PIA10141 wrote:
SalamPaks wrote:Just a thought, but if it isn't nailed down tight it doesn't belong in a Pakistani aircraft cabin.
ofcourse it will be nailed down, its a IFE which are small T.V's attached to the seat infront of you... don't worry Pakistani's will not be able to steal it!

I believe the press release states PIA is purchasing Digecor's PORTABLE (read: handheld) system as opposed to what is typically called an embedded (read: in-seat) system.

It was a tongue in cheek remark about nailing down things in a Pakistani aircraft. Frankly, anytime a non-tethered device is made available to any audience, regardless of their ethniciity, they tend to a) disappear, and b) become damaged.

SalamPaks · Post by **SalamPaks** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:45 pm

OK, I was right, PIA is purchasing the handheld product as opposed to the embedded version. Not my favourite. It's clumsy, has the propensity to be dropped, damaged and of course nicked.

http://www.digecor.com/products.php

B777240ER · Post by **B777240ER** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:49 am

Is it going to be available in all classes?

sAAd · Post by **sAAd** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:01 am

All so confusing...

the more technology it has, the more difficult it is to use....
and most of the people who travel PIA have trouble with English aswell.

I think they will only use it in F and J class for the above reasons!

CoyBoy · Post by **CoyBoy** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:25 am

Is there anything wrong with their current system especilly on the 777?

Abbas Ali · Post by **Abbas Ali** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 12:39 pm

I think they will install this system on B777-240ER & B777-340ER due for delivery in coming months.

PK.786 · Post by **PK.786** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 6:46 pm

so is there not going to be any pvt screens on the new 777. or are there going to give this portable this out or on the 777 there going to have both.im confused

PIA10141 · Post by **PIA10141** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:24 pm

pk.786 wrote:so is there not going to be any pvt screens on the new 777. or are there going to give this portable this out or on the 777 there going to have both.im confused

they prob have both, the pvt for economy class and these for bussiness and first class

sAAd · Post by **sAAd** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:55 am

yeah...
the current EFI system on the 777s is quiet nice...
they've got the latest sms etc facilities on there.
removing it would be *STUPID*

And why do they even need this portable system??

Adnan Anwar · Post by **Adnan Anwar** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:38 pm

sAAd wrote:yeah...
the current EFI system on the 777s is quiet nice...
they've got the latest sms etc facilities on there.
removing it would be *STUPID*

And why do they even need this portable system??

http://www.digecor.com/products.php

If you look at the specs of the digEplayer XT, this is hard drive based system varies MAS 3000 (777 currenly uses) is not hard drive. All contents you see in-flight on MAS 3000 is transmitted to you by playing a Tape or maybe a DVD/CD.

What makes the digEplayer XT unique is that contents can be updated remotely becasue it supports wireless 802.11a/b/g etc and most likely MAS3000 requires special setup that costs PIA more money to support. The digEplayer XT uses the commericially available technology like wireless internet, USB 2.0 for flash drive, mouse, game controller purpose , Wireless and Ethernet traffic encrypted, Credit card swipe. Contents based on True DVD digital resolution MPEG4, MPEG2, video and MP3 Audio capable. If it supports 802.11 a/b/g, then it can send SMS too.
Hence the digEplayer XT content is easier to acquire from multiple sources.

However this is how look at this new toy on board.