Thanks for the brain tumor RIM

Sidlexic · Thread Author #1 01-23-2009, 02:35 AM

I was curious about cell radiation today so i looked up the radiation output of common cell phones.

Cell phone radiation chart - CNET Reviews

RIM has some of the highest radiation of all the companies. The highest legal level of output in Canada and the US is 1.6W/Kg and most blackberries are around 1.5 and higher!

I think with the rising proof of cells causing brain tumors RIM should concentrate on cutting down this number a little.
Btw, i hate to compare but the iPhone is under 1W/Kg.
What do you guys think?

RHChan84 · #2 01-23-2009, 02:44 AM

True but look at the Storm, less then 1 W/kg. Just like the iPhone. Also look at Motorola.

Sidlexic · Thread Author #3 01-23-2009, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RHChan84

True but look at the Storm, less then 1 W/kg. Just like the iPhone. Also look at Motorola.

Yeah the storm is good. Motorola is almost pushing the law. But my point wasn't really about comparing with other phones but to inform CB users to not chat on their phones too long

raverx3m · #4 01-23-2009, 02:54 AM

does bluetooth device emit any kind of radiation?
the BT earpiece in particular

KINetics · #5 01-23-2009, 02:55 AM

I'll take a bit of brain cancer if it means superior reception.

xliderider · #6 01-23-2009, 02:56 AM

Hmmm, and aren't Blackberrys and Motorolas known for good reception and audio qualities? Might be a catch 22, want the best reception/transmission but need to accept higher levels of radiation to get it?

Sidlexic · Thread Author #7 01-23-2009, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raverx3m

does bluetooth device emit any kind of radiation?
the BT earpiece in particular

Yes according to this article Bluetooth emits radiation as well but is minimal compared to a phone (around .001W/Kg). It also states in this article that BB phones sold by Cingular and T-Mobile in the US emit around .25W/Kg. So some of you are risk free

Bluetooth: Dangerous Waves?

jackm3 · #8 01-23-2009, 07:22 AM

2 words..... bluetooth earpiece

Sith_Apprentice · #9 01-23-2009, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidlexic

Yeah the storm is good. Motorola is almost pushing the law. But my point wasn't really about comparing with other phones but to inform CB users to not chat on their phones too long

hate to tell you but you get more radiotion from eating microwaved foods, or being near a TV/Computer monitor. The output is within legal limits and has been deemed safe by those testing these outputs. Just about everything is radioactive, including bananas.

davidsnsd · #10 01-23-2009, 07:28 AM

Stop talkn & keep txtn

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madphone · #11 01-23-2009, 07:33 AM

Yeah but look at the Storm, that is pretty low, whew. Thought I was going to die from the use?? Now I can live long enough for it it give me high blood pressure

madphone · #12 01-23-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sith_Apprentice

hate to tell you but you get more radiotion from eating microwaved foods, or being near a TV/Computer monitor. The output is within legal limits and has been deemed safe by those testing these outputs. Just about everything is radioactive, including bananas.

Microwaves from the kitchen appliance should not hurt you unless you can put you head in there while it is on

They bounce water molecules around, the friction causing heat. Since all things have water in them, the get hot.

moe-blackberry · #13 01-23-2009, 07:37 AM

I use my bluetooth all the time so I guess I'm safe!

psycosis86 · #14 01-23-2009, 08:06 AM

Ya a microwave will do no harm unless you rig it to work with the door open. It is very well sheilded. I don't think you should stress out too much about radiation, because as previously stated, every electronic device sends out some rays.

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