Help me understand - 2215 built-in bluetooth not Wi-Fi

[CorysWorld]

The 2215 is a very sexy PPC, the size is great, has dual expansion slots and a great screen. But why does it have bluetooth instead of Wi-Fi?? I am a tech geek and understand bluetooth but practical applications are far and few right now(I know what you can do with it so you do not have to explain). I want to use bluetooth but I believe today, in this market, Wi-Fi should come before bluetooth; I really have a problem using a Wi-Fi card that is going to stick out of my PPC. Maybe I am just oppsessing over built-in wi-fi, which is most likely, but I can not be the only one with this complaint. Why do you think HP did this??

Had to ask,

Cory

[pschultz]

I think it was because the 2215 was not designed as HP's "high end" PPC. They probably left WiFi out to keep the price and size down.

[darrylb]

Sure wifi is more widespread than bluetooth,but to buy the gear to connect to the internet through your computer is cheaper (assuming you dont have a wireless network already).

Also, surfing via Bluetooth is easier on the battery than wifi.

If it is really that important to you, consider the 5550.

Personally, I bought the 2210 because it had the capability to be expanded via CF, but so far, I have not had a need to get a Wifi card. Even though I have a wifi network, I find that Bluetooth serves my needs well.

Just my 2c. YMMV. :wink:

[Anthony Caruana]

I'm using both WiFi and Bluetooth with my 2210. As I use my PDA in a few different ways I find it nice to have both. I didn't go for the 55XX series as I prefer the samll size and lighter form of the 2210.

The bluetooth is OK for surfing but I don't find it as fast as the WiFi. Also, I can use the bluetooth with easySMS (http://www.siedler-net.de/WinCE/easySMS/) and still surf via WiFi without impacting the perfomance or either.

Personally, I like the flexibility of having both.

[CorysWorld]

I do like having the flexablity of both but my biggest hang up is my campus is mostly wireless and I have an access point in my house. I do not want to spend the money on the 5555 plus it is to large and does not have CF built-in(i can never win). I will most likely end up getting the 2215, I am not buying if to surf the web, I would just like that option (I would have to buy a dongle if I want to use bluetooth)

Thanks,

Cory