| Over the last few years, mobile technology has | | | | range of results in it being much more susceptible |
| embraced the inclusion of Bluetooth as a means | | | | to hacking and under attack than infrared with its |
| of wireless communication. It was introduced in | | | | inbuilt security system. Interestingly, infrared |
| order to allow communication between devices | | | | technology can also manage data transfer rates |
| that need to 'talk' between short distances. There | | | | of up to 4Mb per second as opposed to |
| are a number of ways that Bluetooth can | | | | Bluetooth's comparatively anaemic 2.1Mb per |
| positively affect our mobile usage. | | | | second. |
| The ability to quickly transfer files and data from | | | | Nevertheless, Bluetooth is an ideal component for |
| your phone to your PC is an excellent time-saving | | | | the consumer on the move. It is possible to |
| feature that ends the need for a USB data stick. | | | | wirelessly synchronize your Bluetooth devices to |
| Perhaps the most important, safety-conscious | | | | eliminate the need for carrying endless amounts |
| utility is the Bluetooth mobile headset. Not only is | | | | of cables and plugs. This method is also efficient |
| this an efficient way of using your telephone | | | | as it uses very low power outputs, with the |
| hands-free whilst driving, it also largely eliminates | | | | range of Bluetooth devices normally up to 10 |
| the risk of traffic accidents whilst using your | | | | meters. Using your headset to communicate on |
| phone. | | | | the phone is safe and allows you to keep your |
| However, there are two sides to every coin and | | | | finger on the pulse regardless of transportation |
| below are some of the advantages and | | | | methods. |
| disadvantages of this technology: | | | | Despite its lack of security, Bluetooth is easy to |
| Bluetooth has now been adopted as standard by | | | | use and cheap to implement. Connectivity is |
| more than 2,000 manufacturers. Users can now | | | | immediate and the technology is regularly |
| use their Bluetooth on laptops, mobile phones, | | | | upgraded to handle higher speeds and increased |
| music players, mobile headsets and much more. | | | | ranges. |
| Bluetooth is not also affected by obstacles. Unlike | | | | Overall, Bluetooth is a very versatile and |
| infrared, Bluetooth is not a line of sight technology | | | | accessible feature that eliminates the need for |
| and can hit ranges of up to 100 meters. | | | | wired devices -- thus improving organization. |
| On the flip side, the increased frequency and | | | | |