Does this bluetooth technology exist?
Okay, so I'm about to get the new 12" powerbook. One of the most attractive feaures (for me, anyway) is the built-in bluetooth. I really hate all the clutter of wires...
So, I would like to know if there is a hub-like device that would allow me to plug my external USB keyboard/mouse/whatever and then use them via bluetooth.
I understand that such a device (if it exists) would have to be plugged in, in order to power the devices. But then I could come home from class and just set my computer down and viola!! I'm on the internet (via airport extreme) and all my USB devices are available (via bluetooth).
Am I just dreaming?
So, I would like to know if there is a hub-like device that would allow me to plug my external USB keyboard/mouse/whatever and then use them via bluetooth.
I understand that such a device (if it exists) would have to be plugged in, in order to power the devices. But then I could come home from class and just set my computer down and viola!! I'm on the internet (via airport extreme) and all my USB devices are available (via bluetooth).
Am I just dreaming?
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only bluetooth enabled keyboards and mice
And are ther any printers out?
I understand these things are expensive.
???
Thanks,
Dr. L
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The voice of the Mac at Univ of Toledo
I would wager large sums of money that it WILL be marketed though, but not untill Bluetooth is more of a standard feature in new computers .... so far the PBooks are the only ones I know of that have built in BT as STANDARD equip.
I say give it One Year to get BT off the ground.
<strong>You can also buy bluetooth adapters for printers. Therefore that one HP is not your only option.</strong><hr></blockquote>
when i get my bluetooth enabled mac in the summer will i be able to buy a bluetooth adapter for my hp deskjet 990 (missed the bluetooth version by one model)?
I'm sorry, I just don't get it.
Bluetooth really only makes sense for devices that you're always plugging in and unplugging, like PDAs, cell phones, MP3 players (though it'll have to get a lot faster before that is practical), and mice.
i was thinking because next fall i will be getting a powerbook and i will be taking it from class to class and back to my room. it would be nice to be able 2 put my laptop down on my desk and have the printer working without any wires
i guess i could do that with airport as well
we'll see how much is in the computer budget
:-)
<strong>I'm sure companies are also aiming at including Rendezvous support in their products, in the same generation.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Unless there's such a thing as "TCP/IP via Bluetooth" (which I'd find a stupid idea), your statement there doesn't make sense. Rendezvous is an auto-discovery mechanism for IP-based networks, not for devices. Bluetooth devices, like FireWire and USB devices, already have auto-discovery mechanisms.
(From apple.com)
"The AirPort Extreme Base Station also supports USB or Ethernet wireless printer sharing. Just plug in a compatible USB or Ethernet printer and with Mac OS X on your computer you can quickly and easily print. You can use the new USB port to attach a USB printer or use the 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN port to plug in an Ethernet printer directly into the base station. Now you can share a really great printer with everyone at home or in the office."
Actually, I don't even think you need a desktop! :cool:
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