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Written by Gizmo
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Thursday, 23 April 2009 09:56 |
Michael Barkoviak - DailyTech
The latest version of Bluetooth,
Bluetooth 3.0 + HS, was officially launched during a recent meeting
among the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
Based off of the 802.11 protocol,
Bluetooth 3.0 will increase transfer speeds from 3Mbps up to an
impressive 23Mbps, according to Bluetooth supporters. The technology
is based on Wi-Fi standards and offers power-saving benefits that
weren't available with Bluetooth 2.1.
"Utilizing the 802.11 radio was a natural choice as it provides
efficiencies for both our members and consumers -- members get more
function out of the two radios they are already including in devices,
and consumers with Bluetooth 3.0 HS products will get faster exchange
of information without changing how they connect," Bluetooth SIG
director Michael Foley said in a statement. "We are excited to expand
the possibilities of the PAN."
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