On Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:31:33 +0200, scott wrote:

>>> How about running an LCD panel, transmitting and receiving data from a
>>> base-station 10s of miles away, interpreting incoming data packets,
>>> waiting for key presses?  All for 10 mW.
>>
>> Well, the distance to the base station doesn't matter unless it's
>> wireless, then it's just the transmitter power.
> 
> I was just illustrating that a normal mobile phone can do all that stuff
> (both transmitting and receiving to the base station) for around 10 mW.

I *think* the xmit power of a cell phone is a bit more than that...But 
I'd have to check.

Jim

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