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  • Ad Pods – a review – by
    By Bluetooth Marketing Box on August 30th, 2009 | No Comments Comments

    Marketers now have another method available to advertise with. Ad Pods Bluetooth Marketing System will get the message out for you in your local area. This company’s management staff have been experienced in all the various methods of network marketing through the years. They have hands-on experience and know first hand how the network marketing industry turns. More important the team at Ad Pods Bluetooth Marketing System understand the challenges of building businesses in this very competitive market.

    Advert marketing is so much more than a lot of marketers would expect. They are more than just flyers. The pods will send pictures, videos, animation, music and virtual business cards, which stores your contact information right into the recipients phone. That is powerful!

    Using the software with the pod is intuitive and easy to command. As an example, you can program to send adverts on a schedule. If you have a promotion you wish to send out at ten in the morning and another one sent out at three o’clock in the afternoon, this can be programmed into the unit.

    The pod can also run a blocking list. If you are using the pod at a specific location in town, and do not want to be hitting the location you are in over and over again. The software will not let this happen because it remembers not to send this same message again unless you program it to do this. The blocking list will also not send a message to someone who has declined to receive your message.

    An Ad Pods is a stationary unit, but also becomes mobile with it’s optional rechargeable battery pack. Imagine having the ability to send off thousands of adverts while playing a game of golf with your friends. Wherever you go, wherever you are, you can be marketing your services and products using this product.

    Using Ad Pods puts you in a very unique position when prospects are phoning you to find out more about your offer. Usually, you have to be cold calling them.

    Because this method of Bluetooth advertising is Opt-in advertising, it is permission based. This means that the customers receiving your adverts are not being spammed by you.

    This company’s vision is to be that company that sets the standards for the future legislation that will enforce and regulate this type of technology. At the present, a vast majority of the marketplace is not yet aware of the full scope of this new technology, or where it will go.

    Ad Pods Bluetooth Marketing System is poised in the edge of greatness. They have the right products and a clear vision of the future of this technology that is growing in leaps and bounds.

    This company is positioned with one of the easiest, simplest, most cost effective products in the marketplace. They want top class independent distributors to affiliate market their system with them and help them make the Bluetooth market regulated.

    It is a special moment in their evolution. This company knows they will grow because of their system and also because of their commitment to the customers.
    For more insight into their lucrative payment plans and more information about the affiliate program they offer, you can get all of the details at the company’s website.

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  • 10 Reasons to Use Bluetooth – by
    By Bluetooth Marketing Box on August 29th, 2009 | No Comments Comments

    Below, are 10 benefits and reasons to use Bluetooth technology?

    1. Wireless
    As you probably already know, there are many benefits and advantages to using wireless devices. Along with improving safety as a result of eliminating wires you don’t need, wireless also offers you plenty of other advantages. When travelling with your laptop or other wireless devices, you’ll no longer have to worry about bringing connection cables.

    2. Bluetooth is actually inexpensive
    The technology of Bluetooth is cheap for companies to implement, which results in lower costs for the company. These savings are then passed from the company on to you.

    3. Bluetooth is automatic
    Bluetooth doesn’t have you set up a connection or push any buttons. When two or more devices enter a range of up to 30 feet of each other, they will automatically begin to communicate without you having to do anything.

    4. Standardized protocol
    Bluetooth is standardized wireless, meaning that a high level of compatibility among devices is guaranteed. Bluetooth will connect devices to each other, even if they aren’t the same model.

    5. Low interference
    Bluetooth devices almost always avoid interference from other wireless devices. Bluetooth uses a technique known as frequency hopping, and also low power wireless signals.

    6. Low energy consumption
    As a result of Bluetooth using low power signals, the technology requires very little energy and will use less battery or electrical power as a result. This is an excellent benefit for mobile devices, as Bluetooth won’t drain the battery.

    7. Sharing voice and data
    The standard for Bluetooth will allow compatible devices to share data and voice communications. This is great for mobile phones and headsets, as Bluetooth simplifies driving and talking on your cell phone.

    8. Instant PAN (Personal Area Network)
    You can connect up to seven Bluetooth devices to each other within a range of up to 30 feet, forming a piconet or PAN. For a single room, you can also set up multiple piconets.

    9. Upgradeable
    Upgradeable is the standard for Bluetooth. There are newer versions of Bluetooth in the works, which offer many new advantages and backward compatible with older versions.

    10. The technology stays
    Bluetooth technology is a world wide, universal wireless standard. With it being as popular as it is, you can count on it being around for years to come. As more and more devices start to use Bluetooth technology, more manufacturers will be eager to make their products compatible. A chain reaction will occur, making Bluetooth the standard for cutting edge wireless.
    Uchenna Ani-Okoye

    Uchenna Ani-Okoye is an internet marketing advisor and co founder of Free Affiliate Programs For more information and resource links on Bluetooth visit: Buy Bluetooth GPS

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  • Wireless Networks Like Never Before Using Bluetooth Technology – by Graham Pendegrast
    By Bluetooth Marketing Box on May 24th, 2009 | No Comments Comments

    Most everyone has heard about Bluetooth wireless networking. It is a popular technology that is found in just about every corner of the globe and in numerous types of electronic equipment. The specifications for the powerful Bluetooth technology was invented during the 1990s and started to be introduced into the marketplace near the end of the century.


    Ericsson (now Sony Ericsson) developed Bluetooth in an attempt to standardize wireless technology networking so that it would be cheaper and easier to integrate several devices. The ideal situation for the consumer would be for electronic companies to produce a single, shared standard, allowing customers to collaborate their wireless devices regardless of who made the products.


    One of the factors that has helped Bluetooth become so popular, and the standard in short-range wireless communication, was the decision that Ericsson made to keep the Bluetooth specifications royalty free. Companies interested in implementing the technology were invited to join a consortium of developers and were then allowed to use the technology free-of-charge in any of their products.


    This standard makes technology extremely affordable for manufacturers to continue creating groundbreaking equipment that incorporates the desired technology. Because of this, these devices have also become cheaper to the end user, and it has allowed Bluetooth networking to be the mobile wireless technology standard.


    These electronic gadgets and tools can seamlessly connect and communicate with each other, transferring both voice and data simultaneously, thanks to the marvels of wireless networking technology. Bluetooth technology is designed for three types of wireless defined communication ranges.


    Of these, the Class 2 wireless devices are the most powerful, having a range of up to 300 feet. Effective ranges of 50-100 feet are provided by lesser powered class 2 devices. Class 3 devices use less power, and their range is more limited to only about 15 to 30 feet.


    Many people do not realize that Bluetooth technology was only designed for short-range connectivity and communications. When it was designed, the short-range limitation was actually an intentional feature.


    This short-range design limits the possibility of interference from nearby electrical devices. This form of security prevents others from connecting with your devices, and protects the device along with your data.


    Using less power, a necessary requirement for short distance transmission, is another benefit of limiting the range of networking devices. Less power required means an increased battery life, a key component required by most users, as a good many of their Bluetooth devices are powered by batteries.


    There are a multitude of electronic devices that use Bluetooth wireless networking standards, such as: many wireless PDAs, wireless phones and wireless headsets that work in conjunction with each other and the Bluetooth wireless printer and wireless stereo headset, just to mention a few. Bluetooth technology is increasingly in demand in a wider range of products and manufacturers are working hard to satisfy this demand with more compatible electronic devices.


    As a Sacramento computer service expert Graham Pendegrast knows how useful Bluetooth technology can be for a company’s networking needs. For more complicated networking jobs Graham recommends Integral Networks, a Sacramento IT consulting company.

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  • What is the BMW Bluetooth Retrofit? – by Wayne Hemrick Wayne HemrickLevel: PlatinumWayne Hemrick enjoys the sunny weather found in Phoenix. He spends his time learning about business and keeps himself busy working around his home. He … …
    By Bluetooth Marketing Box on May 24th, 2009 | No Comments Comments

    If you’re one of those who drives a BMW 3 or 5 series or X5 built between 2002 and 2006 and are seeking a way to bring your car’s sound system up to date, consider a BMW Bluetooth retrofit for your automobile’s sound system.


    What Is Bluetooth?


    You’ve probably heard of Bluetooth, but may not know exactly what it is, how it works or why you should equip your older vehicle with a BMW Bluetooth retrofit.


    Bluetooth technology (named after a rather despotic Scandinavian king of the late Viking Age) is really a type of electronic protocol – an industry standard that allows different electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, cel phones, and a wide range of digital devices to connect to each other and exchange information without the need for cumbersome cables and wires. It operates in a manner that is similar to a short-range radio frequency.


    Uses and Capabilities


    Bluetooth is highly effective for small devices that are in close proximity (up to 100 meters apart, depending on whether the device is Class I, II or III). Because of this, a BMW Bluetooth retrofit is ideal for the small, enclosed environment of an automobile interior.


    If you’re like many busy people, you have a mobile phone with you and activated most of the time – including drive time. However, use of a cel phone while driving is unsafe, and actually illegal in many places. By installing a BMW Bluetooth retrofit in your classic vehicle, you’ll enjoy “hands-free” communication when receiving an important call while behind the wheel. You won’t even have to remove your cel phone from your pocket!


    Taking It To The Next Level


    A BMW Bluetooth retrofit allows you to integrate your cel phone into your vehicle quickly and easily. One of the most useful aspects of this is the ability to activate your cel phone and dial a number using voice commands. If your phone is equipped with this capability, you can simply speak the number you wish to dial, and your BMW Bluetooth retrofit allows it to dial it for you – automatically!


    In addition, newer phones and navigation systems can display information right on your vehicle’s own digital displays (i.e., the instrument cluster).


    No More Missed Calls


    You probably enjoy playing your radio or CDs while commuting. You’ll be glad to know that the BMW Bluetooth retrofit automatically mutes the music or other audio programming when receiving or making a call.


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    The BMW Bluetooth retrofit is designed for simple installation using the original manufacturer wiring. It really is as simple as “plug and play,” and afterwards, you’ll be able to control all of your cell phone’s functions using nothing more than the steering wheel controls, radio knobs and of course, your own voice. It’s easy and economical to update your vehicle with a BMW Bluetooth retrofit.


    Wayne Hemrick installs audio systems for BMW’s. He specializes in the BMW Bluetooth retrofit, and provides advice on BMW Bluetooth installation. If you are considering a BMW Bluetooth retrofit, Wayne’s advice will be helpful in understanding how the BMW Bluetooth kits work.

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  • The Popularity Of Bluetooth Wireless Networking Is Growing – by Mike Selvon
    By Bluetooth Marketing Box on May 24th, 2009 | No Comments Comments

    Bluetooth wireless networking is a technology that is sweeping the globe and being integrated into a wide variety of electronic devices these days. The underlying Bluetooth technology was developed in the mid 1990s and began to be seen in more and more pieces of equipment toward the end of the decade.


    The developers of Bluetooth, Ericsson (which has since become Sony Ericsson), endeavored to create a single standard for wireless technology networking that could be easily and inexpensively integrated into various electronic devices for ease of connectivity. Having a single standard shared by all electronic developers, designers and manufacturers was the ideal because it would allow the end user to enjoy wireless networking of their devices, regardless of who manufactured the electronic item.


    Ericsson made a strategically brilliant decision in the early days of Bluetooth wireless networking technology. They decided to make the Bluetooth specifications available free of charge to companies that were interested in developing and implanting the technology into their products. This created a spirit of cooperation amongst the developers.


    This has helped to make this technology very affordable for companies to continue to develop innovative products using the latest technology platform. This has also made its networking to quickly become the standard in mobile wireless technology, and has made the devices more affordable for the end user as well.


    With wireless networking technology functioning in different devices, these electronic tools and gadgets are able to seamlessly connect with each other and communicate and transfer both voice and data simultaneously. The Bluetooth wireless technology provides for three different kinds of defined communication ranges.


    The Class 1 devices are the most powerful and have a range of up to 300 feet. Class 2 devices are of lesser power and provide an effective range of 50 to 100 feet. The Class 3 devices require even less power and their range is limited to approximately 15 to 30 feet.


    One thing many people fail to recognize is that this latest technology was never designed to provide for anything other than short-range connectivity and communications. And, this short-range limitation is actually a benefit that was intentionally designed into the specifications.


    The first benefit of the short-range design of its networking is that this factor limits the possibility of interference from devices belonging to others who are in close proximity. This keeps others from connecting with your devices and is a form of basic security intended to protect your devices and your data.


    Another benefit of limiting the range of networking devices is that less power is required for the transmission over shorter distances. This in turn means that you can enjoy longer battery life, and since the majority of its enabled products are powered by battery, this is an important feature for most users.


    There are a multitude of electronic devices that use Bluetooth wireless networking standards, such as: the Bluetooth wireless PDA, the Bluetooth wireless phone and the Bluetooth wireless headset than works in conjunction with them, the Bluetooth wireless printer, the Bluetooth wireless stereo headset, just to mention a few. Bluetooth technology is increasingly in demand in a wider range of products and manufacturers are working hard to satisfy this demand with more Bluetooth enabled electronic devices.


    Educate yourself further about bluetooth wireless networking from Mike Selvon articles portal. Your feedback is valued and appreciated at our bluetooth wireless technology blog where a free audio gift awaits you.

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  • The Features Of The Good Smartphone – by Elhusseiny Shahin Elhusseiny ShahinLevel: Basic PLUSI love writing, I want my blog to be the best blog on the internet. I also like electronic gadgets and I have a website … …
    By Bluetooth Marketing Box on May 24th, 2009 | No Comments Comments

    To have a good smartphone that would fit your needs, you should give your interest to some important features that should be coming with any smartphone. I will tell you know what are exactly the most important features to own a perfect smartphone.


    The digital mp3 player. This function would be very cool with your cell phone. Imagine what is your degree of enjoyment with your favorite music all the time. You can download all your favorite songs to your mobile phone to listen to it wherever you go. Buy owning one of those smart phones which provides a built-in digital mpo3 player, you don’t have to carry any additional electronic devices to can listen to mp3 music.


    The built-in digital camera. It must be in a very high quality, you may choose the smartphone that provides a mega pixel VGA camera to can record high quality videos and to can capture high quality images. Then you can send them to any other bluetooth-enabled devices.


    The above paragraph will take me to write about the third important feature, it is the bluetooth headset.


    The bluetooth headset. This is one of the most important technology that should be in your cell phone, the bluetooth headset enables the user to send and receive data wirelessly. Of course you can exchange files between the bluetooth-enabled cell phone and any other bluetooth-enabled electronic devices such as laptop, personal computer and any other bluetooth-enabled cell phones.


    The GBS navigation system is also would be a very cool feature that allows you to track your ways. The best and the coolest thing with the smartphone is the ability of accessing the internet. Actually, the smart phone is a combination between the ordinary high technology cell phone and the mobile web browsing device that enables users like you to access Email address and websites.


    It should also provide all message functions like SMS, EMS, MMS. It also can feature the chatting functions such as MSN messenger.


    I think the mobile phone like that would be a perfect handed gadget that gives you all communication functions and all enjoyment options.


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  • Samsung SCH A990 Mobile Phone – by Monty Alexander Monty AlexanderLevel: Basic PLUSMonty Alexander is a well known writer and has established himself as a good writer among all. He has written many articles of naaptol online … …
    By Bluetooth Marketing Box on May 24th, 2009 | No Comments Comments

    The Samsung SCH-a990 Mobile Phone represents the pinnacle of cell phone technology today. With support for Verizon Wireless’ exciting V Cast service, music player capabilities, and a powerful 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and video-recording capabilities, this phone is not fooling around. The phone also features TV output, Bluetooth-based printing, a swivel screen for total photographic control; The Samsung SCH-A990 boasts a 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and video-recording capabilities. The EV-DO handset also supports Verizon’s 3G services, has integrated Bluetooth, a swivel screen, a speakerphone, and good call quality. It comes with an autofocus feature, video-recording capabilities, and a cool swivel screen. This high-end mobile also has support for Verizon’s 3G services, and excellent call quality. But it’s not without problems.


    Camera

    Despite a couple of design glitches and restrictions, the Samsung SCH-A990 Mobile Phone is a high-end multimedia phone that boasts a sharp, 3.2-megapixel camera and good call quality, it’s 3.2-megapixel camera, trumping the recently lauded Nokia N80. It has an auto focus feature, zoom, and plenty of imaging options. You can choose from five picture modes, three quality settings, and five resolutions (2,048×1,536, 1,600×1,200, 1,280×960, 1,024×768, and 800×600). You can adjust the brightness, white balance, color effects, and ISO settings. There’s also a multi shot mode and a self-timer, and you can change or turn off the shutter sound. Many of these options are also available to you in camcorder mode, although you get a choice of only two resolutions (320×240 and 176×144). You can capture up to an hour’s worth of video with sound.


    Performance

    Verizon’s network, and call quality was great. Speakerphone quality was just as good, and we had no problems pairing the handset with the Logitech Mobile Traveller Bluetooth headset. An integrated speakerphone that makes Samsung SCH A990 Mobile Phone easy to converse without touching the handset is a big plus point for car users. The a990 is Bluetooth enabled wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands free operation.


    You can share your photos, videos and slide shows with an entire room full of people by connecting your a990 directly to any TV or home theater system. To print, just connect to any Picture Bridge-compatible printer, and in seconds you’ll have beautiful, full-color photos. You can also wirelessly send your photos to any Bluetooth-enabled printer. On top of all that, you can use the a990’s camera as a business card scanner.


    Monty Alexander has a wealth of experience in writing articles on all mobile handsets i.e. Motorola mobiles, samsung mobile phone, nokia mobiles, samsung mobiles etc.

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  • Quiz Your Advertising Skills – by CD Mohatta
    By Bluetooth Marketing Box on May 24th, 2009 | No Comments Comments

    Advertising is the key part of business marketing. If the advertisement succeeds, it can mean big profit. Advertising requires innovative thinking in today’s world because the traditional advertising mediums are becoming very expensive. A well thought advertising that is different may create a big impact. But advertising is not being given the attention it deserves. As soon as the profits go down or the market scenario looks bad, advertising expenditures are cut first. How much do you know about advertising in a business? Please quiz yourself about that.


    What should be the ideal percentage of advertising in total marketing expenditure?


    Should the advertising expenditure increase with growing business or decrease?


    Which advertising media should be used for advertising in a very low budget?


    Should every business advertise in the beginning?


    Are advertising professionals must for getting the best return out of the expenditure?


    Is a small market survey about advertising effectiveness always necessary before full-fledged advertising campaign?


    Do women add value to advertising? What if you are advertising nuts and bolts?


    These are some small questions that I have raised about advertising in business. Please think about the answers. Advertising is tricky, because wrong advertising means total loss. There is no scrap left to recover anything. It is like a bad dream, but it costs. A business succeeds if the advertising succeeds at the right budget. Please try some more quizzes on your personality and career and improve your performance manifold.


    The author C.D.Mohatta writes fun quizzes and fun tests at http://www.funquizcards.com/ on topics like love, personality, dating, relationships, friendship, movies, tv, music, business, etc. The author also writes for http://www.ecarduniverse.com/ which has free ecards on holidays, birthday, love, friendship, family, expressions, celebrations and all events and occasions. The author also writes articles, advice and ideas at http://www.yourromanceguide.com/ on topics like love, dating, marriage, relationships, break-ups, etc

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  • Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset – The Best Choice For My Money – by Ron Stephens Ron StephensLevel: Basic PLUSRon Stephens has been successful in business and sales for the last 25 years. He has been happily married for 33 years and is the … …
    By Bluetooth Marketing Box on May 24th, 2009 | No Comments Comments

    My first bluetooth headset was a Motorola. It always sort of flopped around on my ear no matter which of the three ear hooks I used. Sound quality was ok, but the headset itself was never comfortable. Because of the loose fit, I was always conscious that it was there and sub-consciously afraid that it would fall off.


    Since that first headset, I have had several others. Until I purchased my Plantronics Voyager 510, I didn’t think there was a bluetooth headset that would fit snug and be comfortable. However, I can truly say that it is so comfortable, that after I have had it on for a few minutes, I sometimes forget that I’m even wearing it.


    There have even been times that my phone has rang, I pulled it out of my holster to answer it, and banged it against my headset as I put it to my ear, because I forgot that I was wearing it!


    The Plantronics Voyager is probably not the most sophisticated headset available. It is definitely not the smallest, and maybe not the best looking or least noticable. It is pretty good sized, with a boom microphone that comes half way down my cheek.


    I don’t really care too much about the looks however because I’m not comfortable walking around in the grocery store, or the mall talking on a headset while people look at me, so I only wear it when I am driving. Because I only use it in my car, I don’t really care how big it is (as long as it is comfortable) or what it looks like.


    But after owning several headsets, and being unhappy with fit and sound quality of most of the others, I really like my Plantronics Voyager. It has great sound quality, and people I am talking to on the other end don’t seem to know that I am on a headset. Another thing I like about it is the the talk time is huge. Six hours of power talking.


    The only downside to the Voyager is the size of the on/off button. It is small and hard to press. The volume controls are ok. The off hook switch however is very well placed and easy to use.


    At the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $99, its definitely a little spendy. But if you shop around like I did, you can find it at half that price, which puts the Plantronics Voyager 510 bluetooth headset at one of the best values for a bluetooth headset for sure.


    To find out more about cutting edge, bluetooth technology, and find the best cell phones and bluetooth headsets, you can visit the site below. Ron Stephens has worked in sales and marketing for over 25 years, specializing in exceptional customer service. While he has excelled in sales as a top performer, he has always had a passion for going above and beyond to provide a long term benefit to his clients. You can view his newest customer service oriented website at: http://www.bestbluetoothcell.com

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  • Personal Wireless Networking – by Jason Keno
    By Bluetooth Marketing Box on May 24th, 2009 | No Comments Comments

    If you’ve got a wireless network for your computers already, well, you might get a bit excited about what I’m going to say next. How would you feel if your PDA, your mobile phone, your mp3 player and almost everything else you connect to your computer could be wireless too? You’d like that? Well, it’s already a reality and has been for some time now.


    Bluetooth is wireless and automatic, and has a number of interesting features that can simplify our daily lives. Bluetooth is a standard developed by a group of electronics manufacturers that allows any sort of electronic equipment — from computers and cell phones to keyboards and headphones — to make its own connections, without wires, cables or any direct action from a user. Read on…


    Personal Area Network.


    Using wireless networking with your personal gadgets is often called PAN, which stands for Personal Area Network. The idea is that, in the future, we’ll all have laptop computers with their batteries charged and no more need to connect any wires to them at all — you just place your Bluetooth device near the computer, and the computer sees it and can use it straightaway.


    Bluetooth has been around and in-use since 1999, and it’s only getting more popular. It was designed to be secure, low cost, and easy to use from day one.


    There are two classes of Bluetooth that are in popular use: class 1 and class 2. Class 2 is the most common and cheaper standard, allowing you to use a device that is up to 10 metres (32 feet) away. Class 1 is rarer, but you can still find devices that use it easily enough, and it has ten times the range: 100 metres or 320 feet.


    How Does It Work?


    Bluetooth is more flexible than 802.11 wireless networking, in exchange for the shorter range. Essentially, a Bluetooth-enabled computer has one Bluetooth receiver installed in it, and this receiver can then be used with up to 7 nearby Bluetooth devices. On the other end, wireless devices do not need to have Bluetooth installed if they support it — it is already integrated.


    Like 802.11, Bluetooth works by using radio signals to create bandwidth. It is not, though, the same thing as an old-style wireless mouse or keyboard, which required a receiver to be plugged into one of your computers’ ports, and didn’t have range or stability anywhere near that of Bluetooth.


    Many computers now come with built in Bluetooth, especially Apple Macs. If you want to add Bluetooth to a computer that doesn’t come with it pre-installed, you should probably use a USB to Bluetooth adapter, although internal Bluetooth devices to install in your computer are available. If you have a laptop and a spare PCMCIA slot, you can get Bluetooth cards for that too.


    What Can You Do With Bluetooth?


    Mobile phones with Bluetooth are very popular, and so are PDAs — the instant synchronisation of addresses and calendars to a computer is a useful feature. Other than that, almost anything that would usually use USB can be done using Bluetooth, including digital cameras, mp3 players, printers, and even mice and keyboards. If you take a look through the comprehensive list of Bluetooth ‘profiles’ (kinds of devices that could, in theory, be Bluetooth enabled), it includes cordless phones, faxes, headsets, and even video.


    Basically, more than anything, Bluetooth is a replacement for USB: some say that while 802.11 wireless networking is wireless Ethernet, Bluetooth is wireless USB.


    Not Just for Computers.


    Part of the power of Bluetooth is that it isn’t just used to connect things to computers — it can be used to connect almost anything to anything else, if both things are Bluetooth-enabled and recognise each other.


    Mobile phones, in particular, take advantage of this. Hands-free headsets often use Bluetooth to communicate with the phone. Some cars, for example, now have on-board computers that will connect with a Bluetooth phone and allow you to make hands-free calls, regardless of where the phone is in the car (even if you’ve left it in your bag in the trunk!)


    On top of that, of course, Bluetooth devices can communicate with each other. This has led to some people sending messages from their Bluetooth PDAs to others in close range — not an especially useful feature, but quite fun. This is called ‘bluejacking’, and the first recorded instance of it was a man who sent a Bluetooth message to another man’s Nokia phone while they were in a bank together. What did the message say? ‘Buy Ericsson’.


    Since then, it has become possible to send images by bluejacking, and it is widely believed to be the newest advertising medium — yes, it lets billboards send messages to your phone, a practice known as ‘bluecasting’. Whether you think that’s cool or annoying, of course, is your choice.


    Written by Jason Keno of DetectiveAgents.com
    Private Investigation and PC Security Software.

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