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coolwhip1220 01-29-2009 03:40 AM

Wifi vs Data
 
What uses more power? Using wifi or your data connection? Both are about the same speed in my apt. Full evdo service, and full signal to the router, so has anyone tested what would drain the battery faster?

dfootball56 01-29-2009 04:00 AM

Re: Wifi vs Data
 
I have tested it actually a few weeks ago. WiFi drains the battery significantly faster than using your data connection.

avgas 01-29-2009 04:01 AM

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Idk man, just don't use both, WMWifiRouter drained my battery in like 30mins

coolwhip1220 01-29-2009 04:02 AM

Re: Wifi vs Data
 
This may seem retarded, but how many people use the Wifi? I would think that cell service is more readily available than wifi access points, and if it drains the battery faster, than why use it? I think the only time I've used it is if I was talking on the phone and wanted to watch Youtube or post on PPCGEEKS.com at the same time....

cynicalslacker 01-29-2009 04:10 AM

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Well I live in a spotty area where I have to force roaming so I use wifi off my router while at home. Once I get down the street, I get great sprint coverage and evdo lol, 1/4 mile from my house =/

HotSauce 01-29-2009 04:24 AM

Re: Wifi vs Data
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by coolwhip1220 (Post 675761)
This may seem retarded, but how many people use the Wifi? I would think that cell service is more readily available than wifi access points, and if it drains the battery faster, than why use it? I think the only time I've used it is if I was talking on the phone and wanted to watch Youtube or post on PPCGEEKS.com at the same time....

I do. I don't have a data plan.

coolwhip1220 01-29-2009 06:12 AM

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Well Hotsauce, im not trying to flame ya, but that post was completely pointless to this thread. No crap that if you don't have data you'd use wifi. lol.

SweetBearCub 01-29-2009 10:05 AM

Re: Wifi vs Data
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by coolwhip1220 (Post 675815)
Well Hotsauce, im not trying to flame ya, but that post was completely pointless to this thread. No crap that if you don't have data you'd use wifi. lol.

Agreed. No data plan? Isn't that like having a car with no gas?

Indie 01-29-2009 10:13 AM

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I use Wi-Fi when I'm at home. My charger is easily available, and it's much faster than EVDO.

LittleBreezes 01-29-2009 10:55 AM

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I can usually get most of the day with data only but wifi can drain me all the way down in an hour.
Frank


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