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Cableless Devices that Cut Out the Cord
You’ve seen them before, right? Those men and women who seem to be talking to themselves at the grocery store or the train station, until you find out they are merely talking into one of those handy wireless headsets. Crazy people they are not. In fact, they are quite smart, having welcomed themselves into the latest in wireless and cableless technology, called Bluetooth Technology. Bluetooth is a special wireless technology introduced in 1998 by Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia and Toshiba. It’s an open standard for short-range transmission of digital voice and data that supports point-to-point and multipoint applications, in devices such as cell phones, head sets, keyboards, mice, and some automobile audio systems, all allowing wire-free operation. In this issue of HEJ we will share with you some of the latest and greatest devices that come fully loaded with Bluetooth Technology. Bluetooth will free you from the tyranny of wires and cables, allowing you to save precious space in your home or office.
All the best,
Steven
R. Mitchell
Editor — HomeElectronicsJournal.com
Look Mom! No Wires!
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IOGEAR USB Adapter with Bluetooth (from $24.99)
IOGEAR's USB Adapter with Bluetooth wireless technology allows your computer (with USB connections) to become Bluetooth-enabled and function as a hub for communication with other Bluetooth-enabled computers and devices — without cable connections. Bluetooth 1.2 and USB 1.1 compliant for both Mac and PC, this handy little device offers users a 723 Kbps data range rate at up to 330 feet. You can also connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as PDAs, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. using the pre-installed Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity. Easy to install and use, very portable, and perfect for both home and mobile networking needs, it’s going to be hard to let go of this little wonder once you have it your hand.
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Plantronics Discovery 640 Bluetooth Headset ($149.95)
Though Bluetooth headsets come in a variety of shapes and sizes, the Plantronics Discovery 640 Bluetooth headset stands apart. This model allows you to customize your headset experience: several cylindrical-shaped components adjust to your head size and three sizes of ear gels are included in order to find just the right fit. Controls on the Discovery 640 consist of a volume rocker/mute button and a call-control button, which is used to place and end calls, power the headset on, and ready it for pairing. The Discovery 640 also has a ring-shaped LED light that flashes during charging and when the headset is in use. Once you indulge in the luxury of this device, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
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Bluetooth USB Printer Adapter from Belkin ($99.99)
Belkin brings you Bluetooth technology, the really fast and really easy way: just insert it into the USB port on your printer, and it works. This Bluetooth enhanced USB device allows you to wirelessly connect to your USB printer without the need for cables or physical connections. The Bluetooth USB Printer Adapter from Belkin attaches directly to your printer port and is Bluetooth 1.1 compliant, allowing your USB printer to connect with all devices enabled with Bluetooth technology. You can wirelessly print from your PDA, desktop or laptop computer via Bluetooth by simply connecting the Belkin adapter into the USB port of your printer, allowing you to immediately enjoy the freedom and flexibility of Bluetooth wireless technology. Now that ought to save you some precious space.
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