Don't buy wireless e-readers

Font · 02-08-2011, 04:59 PM

Heard about electrosmog health hazard? Don't use wireless and located close to fueling cars.

DiapDealer · 02-08-2011, 06:19 PM

Now you tell me!

Valentino · 02-08-2011, 06:26 PM

Thanks for the info, getting ready to throw away my ereaders, computers, refrigerator, tv, and cell phone. Anyone have a cave that I can rent?

bearmann · 02-08-2011, 06:45 PM

Safety first!

snipenekkid · 02-09-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Font

Heard about electrosmog health hazard? Don't use wireless and located close to fueling cars.

ever, ever fart while using your wifi laptop or cell phone. KAAAA-BOOOOOM~!!!!! Big blue flame...

corona · 02-09-2011, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bearmann

Safety first!

Sadly, no.

Anyway, I've got a Kobo and the wireless is defaulted to OFF. (Or so they say...)

OverTwo · 02-09-2011, 03:18 AM

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You do not need to take action regarding daily exposures to electric and magnetic fields at extremely low frequencies. There is no conclusive evidence of any harm caused by exposures at levels found in Canadian homes and schools, including those located just outside the boundaries of power line corridors.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv...magnet-eng.php

Your wireless Kindle is NOT going to cause any health risks other than the occasional eye strain.

bearmann · 02-09-2011, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by corona

Sadly, no.

Anyway, I've got a Kobo and the wireless is defaulted to OFF. (Or so they say...)

Note to myself: mark the use of irony more clearly.

Caltsar · 02-09-2011, 11:47 AM

This reminds me of the wireless company that built a new cell phone tower and suddenly a large number of people attributed sickness, headaches, and other symptoms to the radio signals being put out.

Except the tower hadn't been turned on that entire time.

Shame I can't seem to remember where I saw that article, but it made me giggle

bill_mchale · 02-09-2011, 01:32 PM

I am going to play a slight devil's advocate, but only a slight one. In general, it is possible, that there might be some very small long term risks associated with using wireless technology. That being said, if you have a cell phone, that probably poses far more risk (Though still very, very small) than your ebook reader by virtue of it being constantly on, and how close it is held to the head during use.

The one risk that wireless ebook readers do pose is the possibility that Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, etc. are using it to track information about you. In theory they can not only track how many books you buy from them, but also books that you get from other sources and when you read (and what you are reading). In fact, Amazon and B&N push this last bit as a feature since it allows you to read the same book on multiple devices without having to find you place in the different books.

Now, I don't believe they are necessarily using this information for malicious purposes (well other than marketing) but you never know who might ultimately get their hands on it.

--
Bill

Namekuseijin · 02-09-2011, 04:27 PM

my smartphone can actually pop corn. Not by radiation, just by its heat after long usage...

Namekuseijin · 02-09-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bill_mchale

That being said, if you have a cell phone, that probably poses far more risk (Though still very, very small) than your ebook reader by virtue of it being constantly on, and how close it is held to the head during use.

BTW, unless earplugs do equal harm, I guess I'm protected. I hardly use the cellphone anymore without earplugs and mic. Besides possibly "healthier", I'm also better shielded from outside noise and can communicate better...

Runs4Brains · 02-09-2011, 05:47 PM

Unless you currently live 24/7 in a two foot thick, lead lined room, you're ALREADY being inundated by TONS of radiation both man made & natural!

emellaich · 02-10-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Namekuseijin

BTW, unless earplugs do equal harm, I guess I'm protected. I hardly use the cellphone anymore without earplugs and mic. Besides possibly "healthier", I'm also better shielded from outside noise and can communicate better...

Well, I've never been convinced of the science behind this but some folks claim that wired earplugs actually magnify the problem. They claim the wire works like a giant antenna. I believe there is a company making airtube headphones in response. Google it. Like I said, however, I'm not convinced the science is real.

I suspect that bluetooth headphones would be better than a cell phone. Of course, they both radiate. However, bluetooth is very low power -- 30 foot max range. Cell phones need to transmit a few miles and put out more power.

So, if the problem is real (????), my guess is the safest bet would be airtube headphones, followed by bluetooth, then either wired or normal usage depending on whether or not you believe wired headphones increase the problem.

CazMar · 02-10-2011, 02:06 AM

Ah - but have you noticed that life expectancy has almost doubled since the advent of all those electromagnetic devices!!
(Well, the syllogism is probably just as wobbly)

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02-08-2011, 06:19 PM	#2
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,880 Karma: 207000000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Now you tell me!

02-08-2011, 06:26 PM	#3
Valentino Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 999999 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: some.	Thanks for the info, getting ready to throw away my ereaders, computers, refrigerator, tv, and cell phone. Anyone have a cave that I can rent?

02-08-2011, 06:45 PM	#4
bearmann Member Posts: 14 Karma: 258 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: none	Safety first!

02-09-2011, 11:47 AM	#9
Caltsar Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 86951 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Device: nook Touch, iPad, iPhone	This reminds me of the wireless company that built a new cell phone tower and suddenly a large number of people attributed sickness, headaches, and other symptoms to the radio signals being put out. Except the tower hadn't been turned on that entire time. Shame I can't seem to remember where I saw that article, but it made me giggle

02-09-2011, 01:32 PM	#10
bill_mchale Wizard Posts: 1,451 Karma: 1550000 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch, HPC Evo 4G LTE	I am going to play a slight devil's advocate, but only a slight one. In general, it is possible, that there might be some very small long term risks associated with using wireless technology. That being said, if you have a cell phone, that probably poses far more risk (Though still very, very small) than your ebook reader by virtue of it being constantly on, and how close it is held to the head during use. The one risk that wireless ebook readers do pose is the possibility that Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, etc. are using it to track information about you. In theory they can not only track how many books you buy from them, but also books that you get from other sources and when you read (and what you are reading). In fact, Amazon and B&N push this last bit as a feature since it allows you to read the same book on multiple devices without having to find you place in the different books. Now, I don't believe they are necessarily using this information for malicious purposes (well other than marketing) but you never know who might ultimately get their hands on it. -- Bill

02-09-2011, 04:27 PM	#11
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	my smartphone can actually pop corn. Not by radiation, just by its heat after long usage...

02-09-2011, 05:47 PM	#13
Runs4Brains Member Posts: 23 Karma: 324 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Aluratek Libre Pro	Unless you currently live 24/7 in a two foot thick, lead lined room, you're ALREADY being inundated by TONS of radiation both man made & natural!

02-10-2011, 02:06 AM	#15
CazMar Book Geek Posts: 596 Karma: 1499085 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Device: Kobo Touch, Asus MemPad 7" tablet, Nexus 5, Asus 10" tablet	Ah - but have you noticed that life expectancy has almost doubled since the advent of all those electromagnetic devices!! (Well, the syllogism is probably just as wobbly)