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    Should I worry about SAR rating?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by TT7Truong, Aug 4, 2008.

  1. TT7Truong

    TT7Truong Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't know where this one should go...
     
  2. AuroraAlpha

    AuroraAlpha Notebook Consultant

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    For what? Cell phones?

    Assuming so, it depends on how you use it. If you hold it next to your ear for nine hours a day it should be a relatively large concern as the general consensus is that it makes you more prone to cancerous tumors. On the other hand if you use it for 15 minutes per day with a hands-free system then you shouldn't be too concerned.

    There are sites such as cnet.com that have compiled a list of the best, worst, and average SAR outputs, as long as you don't take one of the worst phones you will be decently protected for average use.
     
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    ValkyRi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cell phones are not healt risk.