Why turn Wi-Fi off anytime?

[SSHGuru]

I recently set up my local wi-fi and the speed difference is HUGE.  Instead of it trying to use 3G it uses the local connection which I'm sure takes WAY less power.

Since the Droids apps mainly use the internet I question the people who turn their wi-fi off.  It makes no sense.  I've left it on and my battery lasts longer.

When I am away from the home it doesn't do anything.

So why not leave it on all the time?  It's a battery saver not a drainer.

[Haggie]

I'm from the school of waste not, want not, so I use an app called Locale. It turns my wi-fi (along with a host of other location specific variables) off or on automatically depending on my location.

[adam_losangeles]

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SSHGuru wrote:

I recently set up my local wi-fi and the speed difference is HUGE.  ..

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Yes, it can be much faster depending on bandwidth/network conditions.

[SSHGuru]

Doesnt work with Droid.

[fezzik]

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SSHGuru wrote:

Doesnt work with Droid.

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Exactly what about Wi-Fi doesn't work with DROID?  I can turn Wi-Fi on and off and connect to Wi-Fi networks and whatever.