| What is Bluetooth, why is it in your cell phone and | | | | depends on the level of Bluetooth technology that |
| why should you care? Bluetooth is an exciting new | | | | your phone employs. |
| technology the lets various devices from various | | | | It will most likely use either version 1.1 or 1.2 and |
| manufacturers and providers communicate with each | | | | have a 30 foot range of use between accessories |
| other on a shared wireless playing field. | | | | and the Bluetooth cell phone. Version 2.0 can reach a |
| Basically an ultra low power radio signal, Bluetooth | | | | range of up to 300 feet in some cases. Check your |
| phones allow wireless access to other consumer | | | | particular model to see what version you have to get |
| electronics devices within a range of about 30 feet. | | | | a better idea of what range you can expect. |
| Though it may sound a bit complicated, it really is not. | | | | Several options exist for Bluetooth cell phone car kits |
| For those who frequently rely on handheld electronic | | | | from your local consumer electronics store that plug |
| devices such as phones, cameras and PDAs the | | | | directly into your car and are accessible wirelessly |
| absolute ease of use and flexibility make Bluetooth a | | | | through a headset or speaker phone. Push button or |
| technology you may soon grow to rely on. | | | | voice options exist for calling and music selections in |
| It is probably no surprise that Bluetooth phones are | | | | many of these devices, and your Bluetooth cell |
| capable of sharing voice communications with a | | | | phone is functional as soon as you turn on your car |
| compatible Bluetooth headset. However, with the | | | | or motorcycle. Many car makers are offering it as an |
| same cell phones service, you may also be capable | | | | option in their new cars. |
| of establishing a connection to the internet. | | | | Bluetooth phones can keep you connected through |
| By using Bluetooth technology, your phone can | | | | wireless, hands-free technology. Not only are your |
| connect to your laptop. You can then use your | | | | voice and data communication needs covered, you |
| laptop to surf the web or send and receive email. It's | | | | get the added benefit of internet capabilities. |
| as simple as syncing the two devices. | | | | With numerous accessories available for your specific |
| Other accessories available for mobile phones with | | | | needs, your life may just get a little bit easier. And |
| Bluetooth technology include hands-free headsets, car | | | | with all of that convenience and flexibility from a low |
| and motorcycle kits and speakers and speaker | | | | power radio signal, it's time to take another look at |
| phones. The range of use of your accessories | | | | what is lurking inside your cell phone. |