RSS100Mbit Bluetooth Coming in 2008
By Nate Mook | Published March 28, 2006, 4:27 PM
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) on Tuesday paved the way for the next-generation of Bluetooth, which will be capable of transferring data over 100 times faster than current devices. The wireless technology will be used for the streaming of audio and video in the home.
The WiMedia Alliance's multiband orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (MB-OFDM) version of ultra-wideband (UWB) was chosen for the new Bluetooth standard. Tech industry heavyweights such as Intel, Microsoft, Sony and Nokia are among those supporting the effort.
Despite the upgrade, Bluetooth will retain its current low-power uses in devices such as cell phones, keyboards and mice. The updated technology, which will operate at frequencies above 6 GHz to avoid regulatory issues, will remain short-range at 10-15 meters and serves a different purpose from Wi-Fi.
"This new version of Bluetooth technology will meet the high-speed demands of synchronizing and transferring large amounts of data as well as enabling high quality video and audio applications for portable devices, multi-media projectors and television sets," the Bluetooth SIG said in a statement.
Prototypes of devices based on the new standard will appear in the second quarter of 2007, with next-generation Bluetooth reaching consumers in early 2008.
"Having considered the UWB technology options, the decision ultimately came down to what our members want, which is to leverage their current investments in both UWB and Bluetooth technologies and meet the high-speed demands of their customers," commented Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director of Bluetooth SIG.
can u explain me briefly what is the blue tooth technology?
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What about Wireless USB? I read that wireless USB will run at the same speed as the regular cable, which is 480mbps at 3 meters and 110 mbps at 10 meters. This will kill Bluetooth. 100 mbps will not be able to compete with it. The WUSB is almost ready for release to the public.
See link:
http://www.usb.org/developers/wusb/
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WAIT ...... does it say 2008 ??
PFFFFFFFFF ......
by then Wi-fi will already be on the Gbps+ connections
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Bluetooth was never meant to compete with Wi-Fi. It's a low-power, short range communications protocol. For example, suppose you wanted to transfer a file between two PDAs. Using Wi-Fi would be overkill, because it broadcasts a large area. Doing so requires a lot of power. With Bluetooth, it has a much shorter range, but with the power it uses, it maintains a decent amount of bandwidth. Therefore, battery life is conserved.
Long story short: Bluetooth isn't mean to compete with or replace Wi-Fi; it's meant to be the successor of sorts to IrDA.
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Can someone explain to me the point of a new Bluetooth version? Like what application it has when WiFi is already available at this speed, and with better range...
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Thinking about it, I suppose you could have a video headset for your mobile, with a little popup screen in front of your eye. That would make use of the extra bandwidth... :P
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Mmmmm thats good radiation.
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Feels gooooood.
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You aren't one of those people that believe the myth that the radios used in cellular phones and other wireless communications devices cause harmful radiation to the human brain are you?
There is absolutely no proof that radios in portable communications devices that operate at 850MHz or higher cause radiation damage to humans.
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There was absolutely no proof that smoking caused cancer back in the 20s either.
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Unlike smoking there have been many studies done on radiation from wireless radios. Every single study has proven that wireless radios do not cause harmful radiation.
Also, all of the various devices you can buy that claim to eliminate "harmful" radiation from cellular phones are a complete scam. It's just a product from someone trying to make a quick buck.
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I don't care about speed. I care about security.
When are Bluetooth manufacturers going to get a clue about the massive insecurity of their devices and start implementing a decent infrastructure, including PKI?
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Agree'd. Security is still a serious bluetooth concern.
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Bluetooth connections are already heavily encrypted. Just leave your bluetooth device's "find me" feature turned off if you aren't trying to pair a bluetooth device.
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Not all.
http://www.thebunker.net/security/bluetooth.htm
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Its not the bandwidth that is the problem. Bluetooth needs some work. The speed is only good if it stays connected.
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agree
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