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Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:13 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jennifer Roane" jenalr
I'll have to look into the outlet for our flights.
I have used the wifi on flights and it's not fast - but it is decent.
The solar charger, my understanding, is charged when it's in the sun but holds the charge and then could charge the computer later. That's MY understanding. I've not bought one yet.
Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into the seats. We were planning on flying Delta, but will look at United.
Jennifer
On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:56 PM, Henry Kalir <kalirhe@umdnj.edu > wrote:
> Dear Jennifer,
>
>
> Many airlines today (i.e. - United etc) fly relatively modern Jets on their international routes. The Boeing 777s that I've flown on have TWO 110 V outlets for every 3 economy seats (business class seats have had that even on the elderly Jets, such as the Boeing 747). You can easily plug in the Mac's regular charger and enjoy using your computer for as long as your flight lasts. Some airlines even claim to have inflight internet service - though I have yet to see that.
>
>
> That said - a solar charger would likely not work well on a plane (night flying etc).
>
>
> Best and have a safe flight,
>
>
> Henry
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> On 04/28/13, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.net > wrote:
>>
>> I'm going to be taking an international flight and was wondering….are any of the solar chargers (Voltaic, maybe?) good for charging a MacBook Air 13"?
>>
>> It takes so little time to charge my laptop so it seems like it wouldn't take much to charge it without being plugged into an outlet. I don't plan on flying 1st class (where the AC outlets are) so I was wondering if I had any other options.
>>
>> Does anyone know or have experience with this?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jennifer
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I have used the wifi on flights and it's not fast - but it is decent.
The solar charger, my understanding, is charged when it's in the sun but holds the charge and then could charge the computer later. That's MY understanding. I've not bought one yet.
Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into the seats. We were planning on flying Delta, but will look at United.
Jennifer
On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:56 PM, Henry Kalir <kalirhe@umdnj.
> Dear Jennifer,
>
>
> Many airlines today (i.e. - United etc) fly relatively modern Jets on their international routes. The Boeing 777s that I've flown on have TWO 110 V outlets for every 3 economy seats (business class seats have had that even on the elderly Jets, such as the Boeing 747). You can easily plug in the Mac's regular charger and enjoy using your computer for as long as your flight lasts. Some airlines even claim to have inflight internet service - though I have yet to see that.
>
>
> That said - a solar charger would likely not work well on a plane (night flying etc).
>
>
> Best and have a safe flight,
>
>
> Henry
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> On 04/28/13, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.
>>
>> I'm going to be taking an international flight and was wondering….are any of the solar chargers (Voltaic, maybe?) good for charging a MacBook Air 13"?
>>
>> It takes so little time to charge my laptop so it seems like it wouldn't take much to charge it without being plugged into an outlet. I don't plan on flying 1st class (where the AC outlets are) so I was wondering if I had any other options.
>>
>> Does anyone know or have experience with this?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jennifer
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Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:56 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Paul Cartwright" mactechservices
Hi Jennifer,
I bought one of the solar chargers for the iPhones and iPads for $10 at Best Buy recently. The package claims it has one charge already in it. Then you recharge it. So I suspect the ones you are thinking of works similarly.
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.net > wrote:
> I'll have to look into the outlet for our flights.
> I have used the wifi on flights and it's not fast - but it is decent.
>
> The solar charger, my understanding, is charged when it's in the sun but holds the charge and then could charge the computer later. That's MY understanding. I've not bought one yet.
>
> Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into the seats. We were planning on flying Delta, but will look at United.
>
> Jennifer
>
> On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:56 PM, Henry Kalir <kalirhe@umdnj.edu > wrote:
>
>> Dear Jennifer,
>>
>>
>> Many airlines today (i.e. - United etc) fly relatively modern Jets on their international routes. The Boeing 777s that I've flown on have TWO 110 V outlets for every 3 economy seats (business class seats have had that even on the elderly Jets, such as the Boeing 747). You can easily plug in the Mac's regular charger and enjoy using your computer for as long as your flight lasts. Some airlines even claim to have inflight internet service - though I have yet to see that.
>>
>>
>> That said - a solar charger would likely not work well on a plane (night flying etc).
>>
>>
>> Best and have a safe flight,
>>
>>
>> Henry
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>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> On 04/28/13, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.net > wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm going to be taking an international flight and was wondering….are any of the solar chargers (Voltaic, maybe?) good for charging a MacBook Air 13"?
>>>
>>> It takes so little time to charge my laptop so it seems like it wouldn't take much to charge it without being plugged into an outlet. I don't plan on flying 1st class (where the AC outlets are) so I was wondering if I had any other options.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know or have experience with this?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jennifer
>>>
>>>
>>>
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I bought one of the solar chargers for the iPhones and iPads for $10 at Best Buy recently. The package claims it has one charge already in it. Then you recharge it. So I suspect the ones you are thinking of works similarly.
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.
> I'll have to look into the outlet for our flights.
> I have used the wifi on flights and it's not fast - but it is decent.
>
> The solar charger, my understanding, is charged when it's in the sun but holds the charge and then could charge the computer later. That's MY understanding. I've not bought one yet.
>
> Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into the seats. We were planning on flying Delta, but will look at United.
>
> Jennifer
>
> On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:56 PM, Henry Kalir <kalirhe@umdnj.
>
>> Dear Jennifer,
>>
>>
>> Many airlines today (i.e. - United etc) fly relatively modern Jets on their international routes. The Boeing 777s that I've flown on have TWO 110 V outlets for every 3 economy seats (business class seats have had that even on the elderly Jets, such as the Boeing 747). You can easily plug in the Mac's regular charger and enjoy using your computer for as long as your flight lasts. Some airlines even claim to have inflight internet service - though I have yet to see that.
>>
>>
>> That said - a solar charger would likely not work well on a plane (night flying etc).
>>
>>
>> Best and have a safe flight,
>>
>>
>> Henry
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> On 04/28/13, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.
>>>
>>> I'm going to be taking an international flight and was wondering….are any of the solar chargers (Voltaic, maybe?) good for charging a MacBook Air 13"?
>>>
>>> It takes so little time to charge my laptop so it seems like it wouldn't take much to charge it without being plugged into an outlet. I don't plan on flying 1st class (where the AC outlets are) so I was wondering if I had any other options.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know or have experience with this?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jennifer
>>>
>>>
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Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:57 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"N.A. Nada"
Laptops draw more power than a solar charge can put out. What you have described is a battery, with a solar charger and again to get that much power it would take quite some time. Just get a spare battery or external battery, but plan on spending $100 dollars.
Unless you are crossing an ocean, it is probably not worth it. Even a external battery would only provide another 3 or 4 hours.
Sorry, technology is just not there yet.
Brent
On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Jennifer Roane wrote:
I'll have to look into the outlet for our flights.
I have used the wifi on flights and it's not fast - but it is decent.
The solar charger, my understanding, is charged when it's in the sun but holds the charge and then could charge the computer later. That's MY understanding. I've not bought one yet.
Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into the seats. We were planning on flying Delta, but will look at United.
Jennifer
On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:56 PM, Henry Kalir <kalirhe@umdnj.edu > wrote:
> Dear Jennifer,
>
>
> Many airlines today (i.e. - United etc) fly relatively modern Jets on their international routes. The Boeing 777s that I've flown on have TWO 110 V outlets for every 3 economy seats (business class seats have had that even on the elderly Jets, such as the Boeing 747). You can easily plug in the Mac's regular charger and enjoy using your computer for as long as your flight lasts. Some airlines even claim to have inflight internet service - though I have yet to see that.
>
>
> That said - a solar charger would likely not work well on a plane (night flying etc).
>
>
> Best and have a safe flight,
>
>
> Henry
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 04/28/13, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.net > wrote:
>>
>> I'm going to be taking an international flight and was wondering….are any of the solar chargers (Voltaic, maybe?) good for charging a MacBook Air 13"?
>>
>> It takes so little time to charge my laptop so it seems like it wouldn't take much to charge it without being plugged into an outlet. I don't plan on flying 1st class (where the AC outlets are) so I was wondering if I had any other options.
>>
>> Does anyone know or have experience with this?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jennifer
>>
>>
>>
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>> <http://www.macsupportcentral.com/policies/ >
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Unless you are crossing an ocean, it is probably not worth it. Even a external battery would only provide another 3 or 4 hours.
Sorry, technology is just not there yet.
Brent
On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Jennifer Roane wrote:
I'll have to look into the outlet for our flights.
I have used the wifi on flights and it's not fast - but it is decent.
The solar charger, my understanding, is charged when it's in the sun but holds the charge and then could charge the computer later. That's MY understanding. I've not bought one yet.
Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into the seats. We were planning on flying Delta, but will look at United.
Jennifer
On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:56 PM, Henry Kalir <kalirhe@umdnj.
> Dear Jennifer,
>
>
> Many airlines today (i.e. - United etc) fly relatively modern Jets on their international routes. The Boeing 777s that I've flown on have TWO 110 V outlets for every 3 economy seats (business class seats have had that even on the elderly Jets, such as the Boeing 747). You can easily plug in the Mac's regular charger and enjoy using your computer for as long as your flight lasts. Some airlines even claim to have inflight internet service - though I have yet to see that.
>
>
> That said - a solar charger would likely not work well on a plane (night flying etc).
>
>
> Best and have a safe flight,
>
>
> Henry
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 04/28/13, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.
>>
>> I'm going to be taking an international flight and was wondering….are any of the solar chargers (Voltaic, maybe?) good for charging a MacBook Air 13"?
>>
>> It takes so little time to charge my laptop so it seems like it wouldn't take much to charge it without being plugged into an outlet. I don't plan on flying 1st class (where the AC outlets are) so I was wondering if I had any other options.
>>
>> Does anyone know or have experience with this?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jennifer
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------
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>> Group FAQ:
>> <http://www.macsuppo
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
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Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:28 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"N.A. Nada"
A MacBook Air, pulls a lot more power than a iPhone or iPad. An iPhone charger is 5 Watts, and a Mac's is up to 85 Watts.
On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:55 PM, Paul Cartwright wrote:
Hi Jennifer,
I bought one of the solar chargers for the iPhones and iPads for $10 at Best Buy recently. The package claims it has one charge already in it. Then you recharge it. So I suspect the ones you are thinking of works similarly.
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.net > wrote:
> I'll have to look into the outlet for our flights.
> I have used the wifi on flights and it's not fast - but it is decent.
>
> The solar charger, my understanding, is charged when it's in the sun but holds the charge and then could charge the computer later. That's MY understanding. I've not bought one yet.
>
> Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into the seats. We were planning on flying Delta, but will look at United.
>
> Jennifer
>
> On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:56 PM, Henry Kalir <kalirhe@umdnj.edu > wrote:
>
>> Dear Jennifer,
>>
>>
>> Many airlines today (i.e. - United etc) fly relatively modern Jets on their international routes. The Boeing 777s that I've flown on have TWO 110 V outlets for every 3 economy seats (business class seats have had that even on the elderly Jets, such as the Boeing 747). You can easily plug in the Mac's regular charger and enjoy using your computer for as long as your flight lasts. Some airlines even claim to have inflight internet service - though I have yet to see that.
>>
>>
>> That said - a solar charger would likely not work well on a plane (night flying etc).
>>
>>
>> Best and have a safe flight,
>>
>>
>> Henry
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 04/28/13, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.net > wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm going to be taking an international flight and was wondering….are any of the solar chargers (Voltaic, maybe?) good for charging a MacBook Air 13"?
>>>
>>> It takes so little time to charge my laptop so it seems like it wouldn't take much to charge it without being plugged into an outlet. I don't plan on flying 1st class (where the AC outlets are) so I was wondering if I had any other options.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know or have experience with this?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jennifer
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Group FAQ:
>>> <http://www.macsupportcentral.com/policies/ >
>>>
>>> Yahoo! Groups Links
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On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:55 PM, Paul Cartwright wrote:
Hi Jennifer,
I bought one of the solar chargers for the iPhones and iPads for $10 at Best Buy recently. The package claims it has one charge already in it. Then you recharge it. So I suspect the ones you are thinking of works similarly.
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.
> I'll have to look into the outlet for our flights.
> I have used the wifi on flights and it's not fast - but it is decent.
>
> The solar charger, my understanding, is charged when it's in the sun but holds the charge and then could charge the computer later. That's MY understanding. I've not bought one yet.
>
> Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into the seats. We were planning on flying Delta, but will look at United.
>
> Jennifer
>
> On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:56 PM, Henry Kalir <kalirhe@umdnj.
>
>> Dear Jennifer,
>>
>>
>> Many airlines today (i.e. - United etc) fly relatively modern Jets on their international routes. The Boeing 777s that I've flown on have TWO 110 V outlets for every 3 economy seats (business class seats have had that even on the elderly Jets, such as the Boeing 747). You can easily plug in the Mac's regular charger and enjoy using your computer for as long as your flight lasts. Some airlines even claim to have inflight internet service - though I have yet to see that.
>>
>>
>> That said - a solar charger would likely not work well on a plane (night flying etc).
>>
>>
>> Best and have a safe flight,
>>
>>
>> Henry
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 04/28/13, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.
>>>
>>> I'm going to be taking an international flight and was wondering….are any of the solar chargers (Voltaic, maybe?) good for charging a MacBook Air 13"?
>>>
>>> It takes so little time to charge my laptop so it seems like it wouldn't take much to charge it without being plugged into an outlet. I don't plan on flying 1st class (where the AC outlets are) so I was wondering if I had any other options.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know or have experience with this?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jennifer
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------
>>>
>>> Group FAQ:
>>> <http://www.macsuppo
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Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:31 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jennifer Roane" jenalr
I don't mind not having my laptop while on the flight - but I was thinking that if the solar battery was a good device for using with multiple devices (later) then it'd be worth it. They sell for around $300 or so.
I don't think I'll bother with a spare or external battery.
I did see your other email about how many watts it takes for the laptop. That answered my question! right there, too. The solar charger that I was eyeing was 10amp I believe, if I remember correctly.
Thanks again!
Jennifer
On Apr 28, 2013, at 10:57 PM, N.A. Nada <whodo678@comcast.net > wrote:
> Laptops draw more power than a solar charge can put out. What you have described is a battery, with a solar charger and again to get that much power it would take quite some time. Just get a spare battery or external battery, but plan on spending $100 dollars.
>
> Unless you are crossing an ocean, it is probably not worth it. Even a external battery would only provide another 3 or 4 hours.
>
> Sorry, technology is just not there yet.
>
> Brent
>
>
> On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Jennifer Roane wrote:
>
> I'll have to look into the outlet for our flights.
> I have used the wifi on flights and it's not fast - but it is decent.
>
> The solar charger, my understanding, is charged when it's in the sun but holds the charge and then could charge the computer later. That's MY understanding. I've not bought one yet.
>
> Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into the seats. We were planning on flying Delta, but will look at United.
>
> Jennifer
>
> On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:56 PM, Henry Kalir <kalirhe@umdnj.edu > wrote:
>
>> Dear Jennifer,
>>
>>
>> Many airlines today (i.e. - United etc) fly relatively modern Jets on their international routes. The Boeing 777s that I've flown on have TWO 110 V outlets for every 3 economy seats (business class seats have had that even on the elderly Jets, such as the Boeing 747). You can easily plug in the Mac's regular charger and enjoy using your computer for as long as your flight lasts. Some airlines even claim to have inflight internet service - though I have yet to see that.
>>
>>
>> That said - a solar charger would likely not work well on a plane (night flying etc).
>>
>>
>> Best and have a safe flight,
>>
>>
>> Henry
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 04/28/13, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.net > wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm going to be taking an international flight and was wondering….are any of the solar chargers (Voltaic, maybe?) good for charging a MacBook Air 13"?
>>>
>>> It takes so little time to charge my laptop so it seems like it wouldn't take much to charge it without being plugged into an outlet. I don't plan on flying 1st class (where the AC outlets are) so I was wondering if I had any other options.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know or have experience with this?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jennifer
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Group FAQ:
>>> <http://www.macsupportcentral.com/policies/ >
>>>
>>> Yahoo! Groups Links
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I don't think I'll bother with a spare or external battery.
I did see your other email about how many watts it takes for the laptop. That answered my question! right there, too. The solar charger that I was eyeing was 10amp I believe, if I remember correctly.
Thanks again!
Jennifer
On Apr 28, 2013, at 10:57 PM, N.A. Nada <whodo678@comcast.
> Laptops draw more power than a solar charge can put out. What you have described is a battery, with a solar charger and again to get that much power it would take quite some time. Just get a spare battery or external battery, but plan on spending $100 dollars.
>
> Unless you are crossing an ocean, it is probably not worth it. Even a external battery would only provide another 3 or 4 hours.
>
> Sorry, technology is just not there yet.
>
> Brent
>
>
> On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Jennifer Roane wrote:
>
> I'll have to look into the outlet for our flights.
> I have used the wifi on flights and it's not fast - but it is decent.
>
> The solar charger, my understanding, is charged when it's in the sun but holds the charge and then could charge the computer later. That's MY understanding. I've not bought one yet.
>
> Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into the seats. We were planning on flying Delta, but will look at United.
>
> Jennifer
>
> On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:56 PM, Henry Kalir <kalirhe@umdnj.
>
>> Dear Jennifer,
>>
>>
>> Many airlines today (i.e. - United etc) fly relatively modern Jets on their international routes. The Boeing 777s that I've flown on have TWO 110 V outlets for every 3 economy seats (business class seats have had that even on the elderly Jets, such as the Boeing 747). You can easily plug in the Mac's regular charger and enjoy using your computer for as long as your flight lasts. Some airlines even claim to have inflight internet service - though I have yet to see that.
>>
>>
>> That said - a solar charger would likely not work well on a plane (night flying etc).
>>
>>
>> Best and have a safe flight,
>>
>>
>> Henry
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 04/28/13, Jennifer Roane <jroane@knology.
>>>
>>> I'm going to be taking an international flight and was wondering….are any of the solar chargers (Voltaic, maybe?) good for charging a MacBook Air 13"?
>>>
>>> It takes so little time to charge my laptop so it seems like it wouldn't take much to charge it without being plugged into an outlet. I don't plan on flying 1st class (where the AC outlets are) so I was wondering if I had any other options.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know or have experience with this?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jennifer
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------
>>>
>>> Group FAQ:
>>> <http://www.macsuppo
>>>
>>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:34 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim Saklad" jimdoc01
> I did see your other email about how many watts it takes for the laptop. That answered my question! right there, too. The solar charger that I was eyeing was 10amp I believe, if I remember correctly.
In this context, 10 Amps is a lot -- 120 watts at 12 volts.
Perhaps it was 10 Watts?
In this context, 10 Amps is a lot -- 120 watts at 12 volts.
Perhaps it was 10 Watts?
Mon Apr 29, 2013 4:21 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"mltartist" mltartist
does any one use their iPhone HotSpot?
Do I need to remember to turn off the HotSpot when I'm not using it? Are my Data usage minutes being gobbled up by leaving that feature on while I'm not using it.
I'm on the road and finding the HotSpot to be extremely useful in circumstances where I want to use my laptop and don't want to pay for wi-fi access. Still can't use it on an airplane but perhaps someday.
I'm paying for data usage per month, I might as well get my $$$ worth, but I don't want to go OVER my allotted monthly usage. My provider already owns my soul.
Happy to learn what others experiences/ warnings are
Mary Taylor
Do I need to remember to turn off the HotSpot when I'm not using it? Are my Data usage minutes being gobbled up by leaving that feature on while I'm not using it.
I'm on the road and finding the HotSpot to be extremely useful in circumstances where I want to use my laptop and don't want to pay for wi-fi access. Still can't use it on an airplane but perhaps someday.
I'm paying for data usage per month, I might as well get my $$$ worth, but I don't want to go OVER my allotted monthly usage. My provider already owns my soul.
Happy to learn what others experiences/ warnings are
Mary Taylor
Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:43 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
I don't think there's any usage when your computer is not connected and
sending/receiving any data, but it should be easy enough to check. Just
look in Settings > General > Usage > Mobile Usage and see if it changes
over, say, 10 minutes. If you're worried about exceeding your allowance, I
recommend DataMan, which can be set to warn you when you reach 4 different
percentages of your allowance.
Otto
On 29 April 2013 12:21, mltartist <marytaylorart@gmail.com > wrote:
> does any one use their iPhone HotSpot?
> Do I need to remember to turn off the HotSpot when I'm not using it? Are
> my Data usage minutes being gobbled up by leaving that feature on while I'm
> not using it.
>
> I'm on the road and finding the HotSpot to be extremely useful in
> circumstances where I want to use my laptop and don't want to pay for wi-fi
> access. Still can't use it on an airplane but perhaps someday.
>
> I'm paying for data usage per month, I might as well get my $$$ worth, but
> I don't want to go OVER my allotted monthly usage. My provider already
> owns my soul.
>
> Happy to learn what others experiences/ warnings are
>
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sending/receiving any data, but it should be easy enough to check. Just
look in Settings > General > Usage > Mobile Usage and see if it changes
over, say, 10 minutes. If you're worried about exceeding your allowance, I
recommend DataMan, which can be set to warn you when you reach 4 different
percentages of your allowance.
Otto
On 29 April 2013 12:21, mltartist <marytaylorart@
> does any one use their iPhone HotSpot?
> Do I need to remember to turn off the HotSpot when I'm not using it? Are
> my Data usage minutes being gobbled up by leaving that feature on while I'm
> not using it.
>
> I'm on the road and finding the HotSpot to be extremely useful in
> circumstances where I want to use my laptop and don't want to pay for wi-fi
> access. Still can't use it on an airplane but perhaps someday.
>
> I'm paying for data usage per month, I might as well get my $$$ worth, but
> I don't want to go OVER my allotted monthly usage. My provider already
> owns my soul.
>
> Happy to learn what others experiences/ warnings are
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:04 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Carol Corley" floridabouvs
Thanks, guys :)
Carol
Sent from my iPad 3
Carol
Sent from my iPad 3
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