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Originally Posted by Bob S
Does that mean your bluetooth mouse / keyboard etc. Could then work with your desktop and PocketPC as well? :?:
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Yes it could. Though, a Bluetooth profile for "keyboard" must be defined to ensure interoperability across devices.
I don't believe that it's currently in the spec, however, I'm sure it will be implemented.
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Back to the topic. I hope this will finally demonstrate to ignorant analysts exactly WHY Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are NOT competitors.
An interoperable wireless desktop is a sparkling example of bluetooth's intended function. It's basically wireless USB.
Scenario:
HP has released a Bluetooth enable printer. Is this to enable handhelds to print. Well no, not for now because PocketPC still doesn't have native printing support. Imagine that you could place your printer across the room, or share it with someone in the NEXT room. No wires.
That's flexibility. That's plug & play. Especially when your friend with the laptop visits and wants to print something out. He needn't even connect to your network. He can communicate DIRECTLY with the printer via Bluetooth.
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In general. 802.11x protocols have a ways to go. They broadcast WAY to much in a VERY INSECURE way. Bluetooth's inherent short range communication makes it inherintely more secure for personal networking. Add to that that it's encryption and connection protocols ACTUALLY ARE SECURE.
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It will be very cool when one Bluetooth transciever can host a Logitech Keyboard, a Microsoft Mouse, a Belkin Joystick, an HP Printer, a Compaq PDA, a Kodak Camera .... all wirelessly.
This level of integration can NEVER be achieved with 802.11b as the chipsets are WAY TOO EXPENSIVE to embed into peripherals like pointers, and cameras.
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Now, let's get on with the Blue Revolution ...
MS to ship Bluetooth hardware, mouse, keyboard
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