Why was bluetooth invented?

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Originally posted by: bolido2000
How secure is BT? Could someone easily hack into cell phones and PDA in the future?

Bluetooth uses 128-bit random key generation for ad-hoc networks. For communication between dumb clients (ie. a Bluetooth enabled headset for your cell phone), the user will have to input the client's unique ID into the smart client. The smart client will then only communicate with the dumb client using the appropriate key/UID. FYI...Bluetooth also uses frequency hopping and operates on the 2.4 GHz spectrum. Hope this helps answer your questions.

 

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Leo Laporte uses his data service on his phone for surfing the web on his laptop, wirelessly via bluetooth.

I think that would own, not having to have a wire for that.. He says you get around ISDN speeds that way.. pretty sweet.

 

So I can use my T68i as a remote control for my Powerbook when watching downloaded flix on my TV.