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		mdanger on Jan 25, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tiny device to track your bag. Never lose luggage ... Wouldn't you have to leave it powered on for the entire flight? Seems like it would drain the battery before you got there.

bluetidepro on Jan 25, 2013 [–]

An iPad (fully charged) with no use in a bag could easily stay powered for the length of any flight. I don't use my iPad often, and when it's 'locked' it can last for a few days on that battery charged. I don't think battery life would be an issue at all.

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