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Bluetooth Technology Intro

Bluetooth technology is nothing new, but in many respects it can still seem like more of a buzz word rather than an accepted technology. You may see the ads for Bluetooth enabled devices, although you still may be wondering what it is.

Definition of Bluetooth technology

The definition of Bluetooth technology is that it is a worldwide specification for a small form factor, low cost solution that will provide wireless links between mobile devices and other electronic devices.

Similiar to 802.11 b/g wireless and many cordless telephone systems, Bluetooth operates on 2.4 GHz radio signals. The 2.4 GHz band seems to be a bit crowded, with interferences between the devices a bit hard to avoid. Telephones are now being offered at the 5.8 GHz frequency band, which will help to remedy this.

The technical specifications of Bluetooth will indicate a maximum transfer rate of 723 kbps with a range of 65 - 328 feet, all depending on the class of that particular device. The speed is a fraction of what is offered by wireless standards, so it's obvious that Bluetooth doesn't really pose a threat to replacing your wireless network.

Bluetooth Software Applications

There are numerous products that will take advantage of Bluetooth technology capabilities, such as laptops, PDAs, headphones, and even wireless printer adapters.

A lot of laptops out there will include an onboard Bluetooth adapter which allows the system to connect to any Bluetooth device right out of the box. For computers that don't have an adaptor built right in, there are several USB adaptors available for Bluetooth.

For an awesome technology, Bluetooth is actually hard to compete with. For short range wireless, Bluetooth is easily one of the best. Bluetooth technology standards keep getting better and better, making it a wireless technology that will be around for years and years to come.

Basics Of Bluetooth Headlines

TiVo Introduces Series 4 (Premiere), Has Officially Discovered the Internet (Fast Company Magazine)

At an event in NYC tonight, TiVo introduced the biggest change to their digital video recorder (DVR) in years with the Series 4, to be officially called the TiVo Premiere. It's the first TiVo box to use a new, Adobe Flash-based interface, and the new user interface isn't just superficial--it's needed, because the Premiere integrates Web content better than any prior TiVo. Oh, and there's also a ...

Making more of less: Pimping the Nokia E61i and smartphoning on the cheap? (All About Symbian)

In an epic tale of heroism and 'making do', I lead you through a series of hopefully thought-provoking segments, showing that perhaps there's more to a smartphone than feeling compelled to buy the latest £400 hardware.

2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Carlist)

WOLFSBURG, Germany - We got lost then we got frustrated. Trying to read road signs in German and maps as well can stir the emotions. But the basics work no matter the language and when we figured out that we were headed north when we should have been headed south our problem was solved.

Private investigators are peeking at your hidden life (The Virginian-Pilot)

VIRGINIA BEACH One day, Sheri Lynn Coffman might be a stunning brunette chatting you up at the bar. The next, a middle-age blonde in a baseball hat delivering flowers to your front door. And the next, an observer snapping photos from the back of her SUV. Coffman's a private investigator, one of dozens throughout Hampton Roads. She describes their work as part detective, part counselor.

Jawbone Icon headset makes fine use of apps (USA Today)

With the new $100 Jawbone Icon Bluetooth headseat, Aliph is talking up its latest innovation: apps.