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Old 12-17-2010, 04:02 PM   #94
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Originally Posted by screwballl View Post
I am a long time computer tech, OFF is OFF, regardless if it is software, hardware or a robot. Many computers use a software based power system, where there is still a tiny trace of power still being drawn even when the computer is off, yet there is no technical way for a hacker to connect to this computer and force it to turn on. unplug the power cord from the computer and press the power button, that uses that trace amount of power still in the system to attempt to turn it on, yet the lack of power prevents it from happening. Thats why there is usually a little flicker of the power light for half a second.

If your wifi/3G is OFF, there is NO communication in or out. Therefore it is literally impossible for them to turn it on for any reason from their side. Just as it is impossible for the Kindle itself to turn the wifi/3G on automatically since your selection of turning it OFF tells the device the connection is not available. Doesn't matter if the Kindle is turned off, in sleep mode or in use. OFF IS OFF

Unfortunately the Nook DOES auto connect for library and firmware updates, and turn the wifi/3G on and then off, unless it is set in airplane mode.
If the Nook can turn Wifi on and off, what makes it impossible for the Kindle to do the same? And if the Kindle can't do it, how do you explain the people who have had their firmware upgraded with Wifi switched off?
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