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ovaldisk · 07-29-2011, 12:23 PM

I assume that turning off 3G and/or Wi-Fi will help
conserve battery life, but just how much savings
can I expect? (in hours or percent)

Since 3G is running off AT&T cellular/data networks,
it should use more power than Wi-Fi connected to my
home router, right?

Thanks in advance!

07-29-2011, 12:23 PM	#1
ovaldisk Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 53658 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kindle	how much does 3G or Wi-Fi affect battery life? I assume that turning off 3G and/or Wi-Fi will help conserve battery life, but just how much savings can I expect? (in hours or percent) Since 3G is running off AT&T cellular/data networks, it should use more power than Wi-Fi connected to my home router, right? Thanks in advance! Last edited by ovaldisk; 07-29-2011 at 12:29 PM.