Thread: is the battery life difference between the k3 wifi only and wifi + 3g substantial?
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Old 03-09-2011, 09:31 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by kranu View Post
AFAIK, the battery is the same. It just so happens that the 3G requires more power than WiFi. If you use your local WiFi or just turn off Wireless altogether, the battery life should be unaffected.
ah, i see. well, the $50 for the 3G is very tempting, but I don't think I'm the type of person who would use it often when traveling. I'd be too busy shopping and eating and i'm wondering when kindle 4 would come out...
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