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In general I think WiFi should not be extolled or installed on battery powered devices! I've watch several PDAs and an XDA Orbit's battery meter go from 100% to 65%, within 10 minutes of WiFi being turned on and used.

It is dangerous to have WiFi available on mobile phones for this reason alone. The regular user may sit there scanning for a hotspot totally unaware of the power being quickly drained from the device. What use is a mobile phone or PDA if it has no power, just to have the latest U-Tube clip or MP3 file. Think about it. Once you have the media how long will you be able to view/listen to it for?

The same goes for iPod and Zunes (what a ridiculous name!). Firstly if you can find a hotspot to connect too you may be using it illegally. Secondly there is the battery power drain. Thirdly, how many people actually walk with the power adaptor, when you are just out and about?

All in one devices have never been a winner with me. A mobile phone should just be a mobile phone possibly with a camera too. When you start adding blue tooth, WiFi, Media players and games its just a matter of time before the headlines appear "x found dead, no power in mobile phone to dial emergency services!"

So here are my 4 tips for WiFi...

1. Do not use it if you do not walk with the adapter
2. Ensure you are close to a power supply (e.g. GNER and Virgin trains, hotels, etc)
3. Don't assume you can use a hotspot if its open
4. Get one one of those solar rechargeable batteries, they are cool!


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