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Wi-Fi with minimal energy consumption

Wi-Fi with minimal energy consumption

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WasianNinja
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02-19-2023, 02:04 AM
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no one usually talks about the power consumption of wifi chips or makes comparisons. it's a bit hard to find info, but someone might have ideas. i'm trying to reduce power use on an older laptop and need to replace the wifi anyway, so looking into low-power options would help. the chip from 2008 likely uses more energy, and switching to usb or m.2 e-drive would be better.
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WasianNinja
02-19-2023, 02:04 AM #1

no one usually talks about the power consumption of wifi chips or makes comparisons. it's a bit hard to find info, but someone might have ideas. i'm trying to reduce power use on an older laptop and need to replace the wifi anyway, so looking into low-power options would help. the chip from 2008 likely uses more energy, and switching to usb or m.2 e-drive would be better.

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02-19-2023, 04:36 AM
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It seems mainly depends on newer models being preferable. Power use is mostly during operation, and quicker Wi-Fi reduces time in high-power states. Updated cards also bring improved power-saving technologies.
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WomboDzn
02-19-2023, 04:36 AM #2

It seems mainly depends on newer models being preferable. Power use is mostly during operation, and quicker Wi-Fi reduces time in high-power states. Updated cards also bring improved power-saving technologies.

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basdesoomer11
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02-27-2023, 01:22 PM
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I thought that too. I discovered some budget options but they're designed for IoT gadgets, not M.2 drives. Probably, if I lose interest, I could build one myself using USB—it'd cost around $15 for the PCB and a little soldering. Not sure what to do next.
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basdesoomer11
02-27-2023, 01:22 PM #3

I thought that too. I discovered some budget options but they're designed for IoT gadgets, not M.2 drives. Probably, if I lose interest, I could build one myself using USB—it'd cost around $15 for the PCB and a little soldering. Not sure what to do next.

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AlwaysJulian
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03-06-2023, 11:12 AM
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It depends on which key-ing you're focusing on. Most are essential cards.
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AlwaysJulian
03-06-2023, 11:12 AM #4

It depends on which key-ing you're focusing on. Most are essential cards.

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kelzi224
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03-07-2023, 07:30 PM
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It varies based on your needs, but usually these devices are built for slow connections. This brings me back to my earlier idea: the slower something is, the more energy you're using.
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kelzi224
03-07-2023, 07:30 PM #5

It varies based on your needs, but usually these devices are built for slow connections. This brings me back to my earlier idea: the slower something is, the more energy you're using.

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