Do 3G iPad's Give Off The Same Radiation as Cell Phones?

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Do 3G iPad's Give Off The Same Radiation as Cell Phones?

I'm becoming a bit worried about the whole cell-phone radiation scare. I don't want to get into semantics about whether this is true or not, I just want to know:

Is the radiation given off by the 3G iPad the same as any old cell phone? If I'm loading up a website on my iPad, will it be giving off the same kind of radiation as making a phone call?

Also, can you turn 3G off and on, or is it always on?

Thanks!

Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Posted on Apr 3, 2010 8:35 AM

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Answer 1

MGW

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Apr 3, 2010 9:36 AM in response to TheFreshPrince

Since it's unlikely that you will be holding your iPad up to your ear or face, there's nothing to worry about. The radiation given off by an iPhone is minmal, to say the least. As long as you don't sleep on your iPad or iPhone, you should be fine.

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Answer 2

Apr 3, 2010 9:46 AM in response to TheFreshPrince

The wireless signals sent and received by the 3G iPad will be of similar frequencies and intensities as the iPhone 3G. I'm guessing you'll be able to toggle the 3G feature on and off, but I don't know for certain.

As for the effect of this radiation, it is my personal assertion that there are essentially no negative health effects. (my personal assertion also happens to be an expert one, but I don't like to give arguments from authority - look up the research yourself)

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Answer 3

Ziatron

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Apr 3, 2010 10:03 AM in response to TheFreshPrince

When it comes to RF radiation, less is better than more.

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,569465,00.html

I use a land line when at home.

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