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2008-09-17 , 16:29
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Originally Posted by Viipottaja View Post
Heh.. quite fun to read the views on the HSPA. I suspect it will not increase the cost by 25%. Therefore, for most average joe consumers (that Nokia is obviously aiming for in the end) will appreciate having that choise. As for the operating cost: turn it off.
I've read technical details about a not-to-be-specified USB 3G stick. You know, meant for laptops.

When powered on 3.3V for WCDMA the Txoutput of 22 dBm with mA slightly under 500. For EDGE, MCS5 it'd be between 250 and 400 mA. GPRS actually uses more mA than EDGE.

This counts for one specific family of USB 3G sticks, not for al. I don't claim they're an indication of any kind.

When idle however, the devices uses about 50-70 mA. Completely shutting it down (to standby) might on longer run be worth it. Top optimize battery life that is something to be looked into IMO.
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