seriously, what use is bluetooth for my laptop?

[skim milk]

I don't have a BT enabled phone, i have the integrated wireless adapter, i have a mini-mouse that i connect to the usb, the keyboard is attached to the laptop, what can i do with this thing?

I've had this laptop for about 6 months and i don't know how to utilize the BT technology to the maximum potential.

should i get a mouse that uses BT technology and get rid of this mini-mouse?

 

[beer]

you don't have a need for it
you listed all the current uses for it

 

[m2kewl]

i use it with my socket gps when i need to travel...kicks arse!

 

[skim milk]

Originally posted by: m2kewl
i use it with my socket gps when i need to travel...kicks arse!

more details please?

 

[DeeKnow]

bluetooth, imho is either a solution looking for a problem, or a technology whose time had passed even before it hit the stores... take your pick!

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: DeeKnow
bluetooth, imho is either a solution looking for a problem, or a technology whose time had passed even before it hit the stores... take your pick!

I disagree to a point. I think the current iteration of BT is a bit of a loser due to bandwidth limitations. However, it's great for low-bandwidth needs like cellphone headsets, pda/cellphone syncing, wireless mice & keyboards, and low volume printing. However, it's severely limited to future applications since its so...damn...SLOW! I think we'll see a faster BT spec in the future and it will be *very* useful. As it is now, I love using BT headset with my cellphone and syncing outlook with my cell via BT, but other than that, I don't have any use for it.

 

[aphex]

I use it to surf the internet wirelessly on my Tungsten T3

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: DeeKnow
bluetooth, imho is either a solution looking for a problem, or a technology whose time had passed even before it hit the stores... take your pick!

*buzzer*

sorry, try again

bluetooth eliminates the need to carry around a bunch of cables, so for instance, i can activesync my ipaq with my laptop without hooking them up. you can do the same with BT phones... syncing your contacts.

plus some cars have BT, so when you receive a call on a BT phone, it'll mute the stereo for you and display info on the dashboard so you don't have to take your eyes off the road for too long

 

[hox]

Having this option on your notebook means taking advantage of what you have, next phone you get see if there is a BT option.... etc.

My T41p is bluetooth enabled. I too had little use for it until I started using my notebook to do powerpoint presentations. I purchased a logitech blue tooth cordless presenter. It comes with a blue tooth usb device but I do not need to use it. I simply turn on the blue tooth option and turn on the presenter and they sync up. I can use this device to advance slides, laser point, or flick a switch and use it as a very nice cordless mouse. Its range is very good roughly 45 feet.

 

[UltraWide]

the only car with bluetooth is the Acura TL.

BT is technology without much support that's all. great concept, no adoption by manufacturers. niche product.

 

[MatthewF01]

im a big fan of bluetooth and have used it for a number of things..

however i also own a Sony Ericsson T610 and an iPaq 3970, both Bluetooth-equipped.

you can sync the PPC over bluetooth and surf the net too, which is way cool

then theres some really good thirdparty apps for the SE, the main one im thinking of is Floats Mobile Agent, which is the neatest piece of software I have.
it will sync up with my Sony Ericsson, load all my phonebook entries, messages, profiles, etc, let me send messages using the PC & phone together, notify me with popups of incoming/outgoing calls, allow transfering of files very easily, and supports scripts, the coolest one which will allow you to use the phone to control your computer.
Theres full controls for Windows Media 9, PowerDVD, Powerpoint (use it as a clicker!), you can control volume, you can move the mouse around, you can lock the PC, control iTunes, and a number of different applications.
Definitely way cool.

I also have a bluetooth headset which I use in conjunction with my phone, its very nice to have...


if youre interested in the technology since your computer is equipped with it (unfortunatly im cursed with a USB adapter) you should try to get a phone that has good Bluetooth implementation (new generation Sony Ericssons are definitely the best there)...


although im afraid that the next iteration of Bluetooth might not do so hot if Intel starts pushing Wireless USB or if phone manufacturers start adopting 802.11x technologies. Whats nice about bluetooth is that its low-power... Ive heard many people wanting WiFi in their phones, but I really dont see the point if the phone is wired (heh or UNwired) for data in the first place, and battery life would be HORRENDOUS until we see some new battery tech for phones.

 

[theNEOone]

Originally posted by: UltraWide
the only car with bluetooth is the Acura TL.

BT is technology without much support that's all. great concept, no adoption by manufacturers. niche product.

err wrong. other cars of BT. i forget, but i'm sure someone will find out.


=|

 

[MoneyMINTR]

bmw also has BT

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: UltraWide
the only car with bluetooth is the Acura TL.

BT is technology without much support that's all. great concept, no adoption by manufacturers. niche product.

acura, bmw, lexus, jeep, toyota all have cars with bluetooth. where are you getting your information?

no adoption by manufactuers? uh... i'm guessing you live in a cave because there's quite a few BT phones, cars (as mentioned), laptops (i don't know about other brands, but the two best in my opinion, apple and ibm, both have BT in their high end models), PDAs (just about any high end pda has it)

 

[InlineFive]

Bluetooth is about to be phased out, by WUSB most likely.

-Por

 

[JKing76]

The Acura TL is the only car with Blue Tooth as a standard item, but it is optional (usually dealer, not factory) on a fair number of other vehicles.