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We”ve never been big fans of the entertainment options airlines provide. The movies are either lame or we”ve seen them already, and the audio quality of the tinny earphones flight attendants hand out leaves a lot to be desired. Judging by the number of passengers we saw listening to iPods or watching movies on their laptops during a recent cross-country flight, many air travelers feel the same way.

systems with 15.4-inch widescreen monitors. It also provides on-demand movies, TV programs and XM satellite radio. The system”s iPod connection recharges your iPod; 110-volt outlets and USB ports keep other gadgets charged.

Apple has been to deliver “seamless integration” between iPods and in-flight entertainment systems. United is offering the system only to “premium” passengers - meaning those in business- and first-class seating. But with any luck, United will expand it to include those of us who invariably get stuck in a middle seat at the back of coach.

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