Articles tagged with: Bluetooth and Wireless Usb

Notebook PCs - Central to the High-Speed Wireless Web

In an increasingly competitive environment, the introduction and evolution of high-speed wireless technologies in notebook PCs has been a logical step. The desire to connect notebooks to peripheral devices has led manufacturers to actively look at high-speed technologies as a market-proven solution for these needs. With bluetooth attach rates nearing significant numbers, and 802.11 already prevalent, notebook manufacturers are looking to more advanced connectivity solutions to differentiate products, and to cater for the ever increasing needs of faster speeds.  more

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Consumer Awareness of Bluetooth At An All Time High

The bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has more to celebrate this week than just the 10th anniversary of its launch. According to an annual survey conducted by research firm Millward Brown, global awareness of bluetooth technology is at an all time high with 85 percent of consumers recognizing the wireless technology. This is the fifth consecutive year awareness of bluetooth technology has climbed, according to the annual survey conducted by research firm Millward Brown.  more

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There Will Be Room for Both Wireless USB and UWB Bluetooth

Certified Wireless USB and UWB bluetooth offer differing opportunities for vendors aiming at mass markets for devices using short-range connectivity. Will they have to choose one or the other? A recent ABI Research study has concluded that there will be room for both. more

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Ultra-Wideband Prepares Itself for the Mobile Phone Market

According to a new report from IMS Research, UWB is forecast to penetrate this market in low volume in 2007 and rise to a penetration rate of around 20% by 2011. The report reveals that Wireless USB is predicted to be the first PAL to market, taking an early lead while UWB/bluetooth draft specifications are finalised. By 2011 bluetooth over UWB is expected to take the lead in this market. However, multiple protocol layers are expected to prevail in this product. more

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