50 Ways to Leave Your Wires

[bdegroodt]

I got a PM the other day from somebody that wanted to know how I use BlueTooth with my iPaq. I thought it was a really good question because after 2 uses I ran out of things I do with it (Connect to T68i while OoO for email and sync my phone with my PC every once in a while). So, I got to thinking. What else would I like to do with my iPaq via BlueTooth.

Intersted in seeing if we can get a list of at least 50 things you'd like to do by BT. If it's available now that's fine or if it's something that you'd like to see, let's hear it.

One caveat, as the thread creator, I'm going to ask that the "BT sucks, WiFi rules" posts be taken elsewhere. I'm really interested in seeing a good list of BT dreams assembled here.

I'll start:

1-BT connection to my stereo speakers (Take that iPod!)
2-BT check in at the airport (We don't need your stinking kiosks!)
3-BT dialer for my desktop phone. (I can do it with my mobile but not at my desk?)
4-BT monitor connection (How come the projectors can do it?)
5-BT whiteboarding in a collaborative environment ala the dry erase board that saves the image for emailing/printing etc.).
6-...?

[disconnected]

I'm thinking of getting the Fortuna Bluetooth GPSmart. I've never used GPS and also never used the Bluetooth on my iPAQ 3975, so I foresee many hours of frustration ahead.

[trachy]

I don't have a BT enabled device, but if I did I would want:

- connection to headphones (not just speakers, as you mentioned)
- connection to a keyboard
- head-to-head gaming
- wallet features (i.e.; vending machines, parking meters, person-to-person, etc)

Just a start - Drew

[ironguy]

How 'bout...

bluetooth stereo headphones
connect to MS Office bluetooth keyboard and mouse
connect to GPS (see the new DelOrme tiny GPS receiver with Bluetooth)
internal restaurant ordering
item finder in stores (enter the item, gives back location)
printing
Disneyland ride line length
retrieve messages from an answering machine
control home lighting

[Jacob]

I don't have a BlueTooth capable PPC either, but I HATE getting lost. I would love to have a GPS in my glove compartment and always know where I am!!

I'd also like to be able to sync between my phone and my PPC, but I'd then have to get a bluetooth phone too.

[Abba Zabba]

2-BT check in at the airport (We don't need your stinking kiosks!)


8O Which airport can you do that at? JFK, LGA... :?:

[yschang]

2-BT check in at the airport (We don't need your stinking kiosks!)


8O Which airport can you do that at? JFK, LGA... :?:
I don't think it is a good idea unless you don't have any luggage to check-in! :lol:
Otherwise, somebody need to make BT suitcases 8O so it can tell the computer where it's going.
How about those luggage handler then? will they have a BT scanner to link with the luggage? :wink:
Hmm.... interesting....

[Abba Zabba]

2-BT check in at the airport (We don't need your stinking kiosks!)


8O Which airport can you do that at? JFK, LGA... :?:
I don't think it is a good idea unless you don't have any luggage to check-in! :lol:
Otherwise, somebody need to make BT suitcases 8O so it can tell the computer where it's going.
How about those luggage handler then? will they have a BT scanner to link with the luggage? :wink:
Hmm.... interesting....

Actually Samsonite makes a bluetooth enabled piece of luggage :D

[yschang]

2-BT check in at the airport (We don't need your stinking kiosks!)


8O Which airport can you do that at? JFK, LGA... :?:
I don't think it is a good idea unless you don't have any luggage to check-in! :lol:
Otherwise, somebody need to make BT suitcases 8O so it can tell the computer where it's going.
How about those luggage handler then? will they have a BT scanner to link with the luggage? :wink:
Hmm.... interesting....

Actually Samsonite makes a bluetooth enabled piece of luggage :D
I'm speechless... 8O

[Abba Zabba]

2-BT check in at the airport (We don't need your stinking kiosks!)


8O Which airport can you do that at? JFK, LGA... :?:
I don't think it is a good idea unless you don't have any luggage to check-in! :lol:
Otherwise, somebody need to make BT suitcases 8O so it can tell the computer where it's going.
How about those luggage handler then? will they have a BT scanner to link with the luggage? :wink:
Hmm.... interesting....

Actually Samsonite makes a bluetooth enabled piece of luggage :D
I'm speechless... 8O

So I guess your doublly speechless :mrgreen:

[yschang]

sorry... double clicked...
But nevertheless... doubly speechless indeed...
How can I delete it?

[Abba Zabba]

sorry... double clicked...
But nevertheless... doubly speechless indeed...
How can I delete it?

If you look at you postings there is an "X" like the close icon for a web site. this will take you through the deletion process 8)

[SassKwatch]

I'm thinking of getting the Fortuna Bluetooth GPSmart. I've never used GPS and also never used the Bluetooth on my iPAQ 3975, so I foresee many hours of frustration ahead.
Maybe not that much frustration.

I had the same fear when I picked up the Emtac BT GPSr to partner w/ the 5450, and it was (to me) surprisingly easy to set up. Works VERY well.

[Sven Johannsen]

With the right BT hardware, (and software/profiles) you can already do peer-to-peer chat.

[bdegroodt]

2-BT check in at the airport (We don't need your stinking kiosks!)


8O Which airport can you do that at? JFK, LGA... :?:

None that I know of yet, but you do have the kiosk option and the only thing that a kiosk does that a BT PDA wouldn't do is make you wait in a line to get to use it.

[dcharles18]

BT Stowaway Keyboard

BT Earbuds

BT Paying (Similar to Mobile/Exxon's Speedpass)

[Janak Parekh]

Actually Samsonite makes a bluetooth enabled piece of luggage :D
I'm speechless... 8O
FYI, we posted on it here (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8685). :D

--janak

[bdegroodt]

BT Stowaway Keyboard

BT Earbuds

BT Paying (Similar to Mobile/Exxon's Speedpass)

I like the keyboard idea for sure. Even a thumb board might be interesting. Also the payment device is a real good idea. I lost my Speedpass in a move and didn't even remember because it wasn't put to use once I got to NY. Having a universal payment device (PPC) via BT would be cool. Maybe you wouldn't even have to weight in the checkout line :idea:

[trachy]

What a disappointing thread. Does anyone have a box we can think outside of? I thought for sure this topic would go on and on... Nice try, bdegroodt.