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Old 04-21-2010, 02:03 AM
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Default Bluetooth 4.0 on the Way After Q2 2010

http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=5841

Today the Bluetooth Special Interest Group announced that it has complete work on the specifications for Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth 4.0 builds on the improvements made in Bluetooth 3.0+HS, but allows Bluetooth radios to operate using much less power.

Almost exactly one year after Bluetooth 3.0 was finalized, the Bluetooth SIG officially announced the specifications for Bluetooth 4.0. One of the key differences in Bluetooth 4 is the focus on ultra-low power consumption, which will help greatly improve the battery life of small devices like watches and sensor-based accessories (think medical and health monitors). It will also feature "high-power" and "classic" modes for improved data transfer speeds in mobile phones, digital cameras, televisions and more.

Although I don't expect to see any Windows Phone 7 devices featuring Bluetooth 4 until after Q2 2011 realistically, we should start seeing other devices and accessories with the new spec after Q2 of this year. Additional information is available from the official Bluetooth SIG website.

Any heavy bluetooth users looking forward to the improved tech?

 
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Old 04-21-2010, 02:57 AM
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Not even two weeks ago I was looking to buy an Asus laptop that doesn't come with Bluetooth built in (who makes a laptop these days without Bluetooth?!?). I love the model otherwise so I thought that I'd try to find the silver lining by purchasing a Bluetooth 3.0 USB adapter. No such luck. I figured with all this talk of Bluetooth 4.0 lately, that must mean there are Bluetooth 3.0 products for sale... as in for sale right now.

If anyone can find any Bluetooth 3.0 product, of any kind at all, that is for sale right now I'd love to see what it is. My guess is you might find some sort of developers chip.
 
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