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Old 02-14-2009, 05:31 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by arcurlyq View Post
I use the wifi frequently when I'm home and it DEFINITELY uses more battery power than 3G.
But is that just having wi-fi on, or actually using wi-fi to surf?

Having wi-fi on all day, and not using it to surf, drains the battery less than doing the same with 3G, purely because 3G is trying to constantly keep connection with the towers when you walk around your house, whereas wi-fi is generally a constant throughout your house.
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