Can someone explain Bluetooth to me, please? (1 Viewer)

[Phil_L]

Not sure if this is the right forum, but I figured since this could fit into several categories I would put it here. I keep hearing about Bluetooth phones and computer devices, but what exactly is it, in terms a tech novice like me can understand? How does it differ from regular wireless computer networking stuff?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Neal_C]

You can check out bluetooth.org for some information.

If you click on "Introduction to Bluetooth" it will open a shockwave presentation about bluetooth devices and what you can do with them.

Basically bluetooth is a short range radio frequency wireless technology that allows electronic equipment like cell phones, pda's, computers, printers, etc, to sync and communicate with each other.

Hope this helps,

Neal

 

[Scott L]

Google would help you more then I could but doing some research for a wireless mouse I found that the Logitech MX700 w/o bluetooth has a range of 6'. The MX900 *with* bluetooth is around 30'.

 

[Phil_L]

Cool, thanks for the info fellas.