Blue Tooth

[supertails]

I can't say I like Blue Tooth. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion and I'm sorry for disrespecting that. Anyway from what I've heard I think Blue Tooth has too short a distance and has one single function to be of any use to me. I still don't know much about it but I'll just say it's not worth the hype for me.

 

[Ayano Katagiri]

I can't say I like Blue Tooth. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion and I'm sorry for disrespecting that. Anyway from what I've heard I think Blue Tooth has too short a distance and has one single function to be of any use to me. I still don't know much about it but I'll just say it's not worth the hype for me.

I suggest you try it out before keeping such an opinion on it.

It may not be the best wireless connection out there, but it is a handy little function especially on mobile phones. Although it may have a short distance (which I believe is a bit longer than what Gerri said, I've certainly used it for longer than 5m), it's not designed to be a full data transmitting function. And it's not all that limited to a single function either. The main use may be bluetooth headsets, but it's not bad at transferring data to other bluetooth devices. I use it quite often to send stuff to my friends over our phones rather than have to email/upload or have to pay by sending a pxt message.

 

[supertails]

Okay but that just sounds like a butch of money to me. Sorry I'm not interested. I prefer the cheapness of cords.

 

[doesn't matter]

So instead of having just one universal* medium for file and data transfer, you'd rather have a whole bundle of cords that can get lost or damaged, plus you have to acquire them in the first place (eg. some printers aren't sold with a cable - you have to purchase it separately(.

Right, sounds much cheaper >.>

*Not universal as in that every device uses it, but certainly a lot do and hence it doesn't require something separate for each one to be able to perform it's functions.

 

[supertails]

I don't really get what you mean but I hate it when wires get tangled though. I don't know. This blue tooth thing is so confusing.

 

[benji]

I can't say I like Blue Tooth. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion and I'm sorry for disrespecting that. Anyway from what I've heard I think Blue Tooth has too short a distance and has one single function to be of any use to me. I still don't know much about it but I'll just say it's not worth the hype for me.

Actually, there are three different classes of Bluetooth devices with different ranges -- Class 1 devices can communicate with other devices in a radius of 100 meters, while Class 3 devices can only achieve a 100-meter range.

There are many different Bluetooth profiles, with many different uses and functions. Handsfree/headset, file transfer/OPP (Object Push Profile), and HID (keyboard/mouse/Wii Controller) are only three of the provided profiles. You can also write your own applications over Bluetooth, too. (I know OS X makes this easy. XD)

I connect to the internet through my phone's EDGE/GPRS network (AT&T MEdia Net) through Bluetooth (though it's faster through USB), and I can dial and recieve calls through my PowerBook's microphone and speakers, as well as sync phonebook contacts, music, text messages, and so on. My printer lets me print a picture directly from my cell phone (it doesn't have a built-in bluetooth module; I have to plug in a dongle in the PictBridge USB port), which is extremely cool -- I take a picture with my camera phone and print it in a second -- no computer required! Many GPS devices also support Bluetooth, but I don't have one, though, so I can't testify as to exactly how cool that is.

And, yes, I play Ocarina with my Wii controller on my PC. Which is the entire reason you created this thread, isn't it? -_-

Okay but that just sounds like a butch of money to me. Sorry I'm not interested. I prefer the cheapness of cords.

Although many Bluetooth functions can be replicated with a cable connection, sometimes you don't have a cable on hand. If you want to send this mp3 you're obsessed over to your friend's phone, you're not gonna bring a laptop to school and transfer through the laptop, are you? What if you want to send your vCard (address book profile/"virtual buisness card") to a business associate? What if you're stuck in the middle of the desert with no food or water at the verge of starvation with your laptop and cell phone and really need to IM your friends? Seriously.

And, if you don't get what we mean, perhaps you should actually investigate the links the people above have provided. ;)

 

[supertails]

Actually, there are three different classes of Bluetooth devices with different ranges -- Class 1 devices can communicate with other devices in a radius of 100 meters, while Class 3 devices can only achieve a 100-meter range.

What about the other class?

There are many different Bluetooth profiles, with many different uses and functions. Handsfree/headset, file transfer/OPP (Object Push Profile), and HID (keyboard/mouse/Wii Controller) are only three of the provided profiles. You can also write your own applications over Bluetooth, too. (I know OS X makes this easy. XD)

How do you do that? Can it be done in Linux?

I connect to the internet through my phone's EDGE/GPRS network (AT&T MEdia Net) through Bluetooth (though it's faster through USB), and I can dial and recieve calls through my PowerBook's microphone and speakers, as well as sync phonebook contacts, music, text messages, and so on. My printer lets me print a picture directly from my cell phone (it doesn't have a built-in bluetooth module; I have to plug in a dongle in the PictBridge USB port), which is extremely cool -- I take a picture with my camera phone and print it in a second -- no computer required! Many GPS devices also support Bluetooth, but I don't have one, though, so I can't testify as to exactly how cool that is.

I have a problem doing at on my cell. If my cell gets lost or stolen my bank account could get wiped. So I'll pass.

And, yes, I play Ocarina with my Wii controller on my PC. Which is the entire reason you created this thread, isn't it? -_-

Your right. I must admit. How do you do that?

Although many Bluetooth functions can be replicated with a cable connection, sometimes you don't have a cable on hand. If you want to send this mp3 you're obsessed over to your friend's phone, you're not gonna bring a laptop to school and transfer through the laptop, are you? What if you want to send your vCard (address book profile/"virtual buisness card") to a business associate? What if you're stuck in the middle of the desert with no food or water at the verge of starvation with your laptop and cell phone and really need to IM your friends? Seriously.

And, if you don't get what we mean, perhaps you should actually investigate the links the people above have provided. ;)

1. I'll bring a CD, DVD, or most likey a flash drive.
2. I don't even know what a vCard is.
3. Why wouldn't I just call 911 or something?

 

[benji]

What about the other class?

Oops, sorry, I made a typo. Class 1 = 100 meters, Class 2 = 10 meters, and Class 3 = 1 meter.

How do you do that? Can it be done in Linux?

I haven't experimented with that. The Bluetooth stack for Linux is called BlueZ, and you can search up more information online.

I have a problem doing at on my cell. If my cell gets lost or stolen my bank account could get wiped. So I'll pass.

How does Bluetooth get your cell phone stolen? o____o

Your right. I must admit. How do you do that?

I use GlovePIE with BlueSoleil, but there are lots of other programs that should be able to do this. (You need, obviously, a bluetooth dongle and a bluetooth stack for your OS.)

(Also, as a side note, the wording of your response makes me feel like you expect me to be wrong, and that makes me feel uncomfortable.)

1. I'll bring a CD, DVD, or most likey a flash drive.
2. I don't even know what a vCard is.
3. Why wouldn't I just call 911 or something?

1) You insert a CD or DVD into your cell phone? You plug a flash drive into your cell phone? =p

2) A vCard is simply an address book entry (e.g. your phone number, address, etc) that you can give others. It's like a buisness card, in that you can simply send the file to someone instead of having to write down your contact information on a piece of paper and handing it to someone.

3) It was a joke. If you really were stuck in the middle of the desert with no food or water at the verge of starvation with only your laptop and cell phone, why would you feel such an insatiable urge to IM your friends? =p


Again, I personally feel many of the questions you ask can be answered yourself simply by doing a little research of your own. The Wikipedia article on Bluetooth could have easily answered all of your initial questions when you started this thread, so I believe this thread should be closed.

 

[supertails]

How does Bluetooth get your cell phone stolen? o____o

Anything that can be picked up can be stolen.

I use GlovePIE with BlueSoleil, but there are lots of other programs that should be able to do this. (You need, obviously, a bluetooth dongle and a bluetooth stack for your OS.)

(Also, as a side note, the wording of your response makes me feel like you expect me to be wrong, and that makes me feel uncomfortable.)

I'm sorry for making you feel uncomfortable. I just want to know how to use it.

1) You insert a CD or DVD into your cell phone? You plug a flash drive into your cell phone? =p

I don't know how to work Blue Tooth but I can work CDs, DVDs, and flash drive. Isn't that good enough as a means of storage.

2) A vCard is simply an address book entry (e.g. your phone number, address, etc) that you can give others. It's like a buisness card, in that you can simply send the file to someone instead of having to write down your contact information on a piece of paper and handing it to someone.

Why would I put an address on my cell? Can't I just call the guy? If we're in business together he should know where I live anyway.

Again, I personally feel many of the questions you ask can be answered yourself simply by doing a little research of your own. The Wikipedia article on Bluetooth could have easily answered all of your initial questions when you started this thread, so I believe this thread should be closed.

Wikipedia can be charged to easily. I use it but it's more as a backboard.