Bluetooth

[nvrbuffenuff_girl]

I'm thinking about getting a Bluetooth cell phone. Does anyone have any experience with Bluetooth?

 

[gonelifting]

I have a bluetooth digital camcorder/camera, but have`nt used the option yet. I heard it was really slow on my camera anyway. I really don`t know what that means but I read many reviews on it.

I guess you have to ask about the "speed" of the technology. If you need to know it`s effectiveness.

Also, If you need the application, then why not.

Like, revex can videotape his deadlifts LIVE from the Gym to EF.

 

[nvrbuffenuff_girl]

I have a bluetooth digital camcorder/camera, but have`nt used the option yet. I heard it was really slow on my camera anyway. I really don`t know what that means but I read many reviews on it.

I guess you have to ask about the "speed" of the technology. If you need to know it`s effectiveness.

Also, If you need the application, then why not.

Like, revex can videotape his deadlifts LIVE from the Gym to EF.

Are you taking about transfers from your digital camcorder to your camera???



Bluetooth is slow?

Are you refering to Bluetooth the program that allows you to syncronize information from one device to another. Usually from a pc to a cell phone, cell phone to email, cellphone to PDA, etc.?

 

[kidvilla]

bluetooth is very new

and I would recommend it if you are into gadgets (and willing to deal with the fact the technology is still not mature).....

if you are a bit like me (a total gadgethead), you would first consider who you want for your Cellphone service because this will limit your choice of phones.....

as for me, i am an ex-AT&T employee a long time ago, so i guess i chose the best phone for AT&T systems which is the Nokia 3650 because i like the built-in camera and the bluetooth sync. I also got the Jabra BT200 bluetooth headset, and although it's pricey (100 bux), if you use a headset anywhere as much as i do (10+ hours a day), you may agree cables suck and this thing is a godsend.

some plusses:

• bluetooth headset is the way to go - as i said , it's convenient, and looks interesting, i only wish they had covers for it like they do for the phones
• if you have a MAC (or other bluetooth capable computer), you will realy enjoy it - i have a powerbook and i can sync up the address book, the calendar, and a few java applications (i have a custom-made remote control that i use to watch movies)... you can do the same on PC, as i have one, but its totally idiot-friendly on a MAC.
• bluetooth means you don't need to buy those ringtones - most ringtones are midi and wav files, and as long as you can connect to the internet and download midi files, you can add all the ringtones you want, and even create a few (if you are a midi artist)
• you can send pictures to your laptop or computer - this is more of a cool trick and your friends will love it. it is definitely useful too as it shows the wireless transfer capabilities too, so you can enjoy the benefits of the wireless protocol to transfer files, or you can show your friends how you can take pictures and they will pop up on your computer 25 feet away ...
• in areas of weak reception, you can set your phone in a place of good reception without having to move around with it - unless you live in areas of great reception, you know that sometimes, you have to move around with your phone, if you have a BT headset and phone, you don't have to move around, just your phone, and once you find a good position, just set the phone down and talk thru the headset (as long as you're less than 30 feet away from it)

some minuses

• most cameras on phones are rudimentary - the camera is pretty cheap, and even relatively inexpensive cameras will take better pictures, but for the convenience, you just can beat it, and nobody seems to complain about the quality when they consider how convenient it is for me to bring a camera anywhere i go (and the fact i can email pictures as soon as i take them over the wireless, is something most cameras can't do either)
• most programs on phones are underpowered - don't expect the phone to replace a PDA anymore than you would expect the PDA to replace a desktop, if you do, you will be disappointed
• if you use a headset, its a bother when it loses the connection - sometimes, the headset will lose the connection with the phone, and it sucks because if you are in the middle of a call, you must use the handset because the phone doesn't have a provision to automatically reconnect to the headset (i complained to nokia about this and hopefully the will get more complaints to solve this)
• the phone is big - well, it's got a camera in it, and can even take movies, so i guess it must be big to have such capabilities, but since my last phone was one of those "matrix" phones (the nokia 8290), it sure feels like i have a 'big ole garage door opener' in my pocket sometimes...

but in the end, i love the phone, the fact that my computer, my headset, and my phone all talk to each other....

to learn more:
at&t bluetooth phones
http://attws.com/buy/consumer/devic...RGS=/buy/consumer/index.jhtml.10_A&_DAV=false

some devices
http://www.xocute.com/product_list.asp?code=45

the operating system of these phones (useful for learning about it and getting programs for your phone)
http://www.symbian.com/

get ringtones for free (if you have bluetooth between your computer and phone)
http://www.mididb.com/

 

[MrMuscle the return]

I have bluetooth on my cellphone, only problem i have is getting the stuff to work properly.
Van be my software that is screwed. but i am having problems dl pictures from my phone ot my pc.

 

[nvrbuffenuff_girl]

Re: bluetooth is very new

and I would recommend it if you are into gadgets (and willing to deal with the fact the technology is still not mature).....

if you are a bit like me (a total gadgethead), you would first consider who you want for your Cellphone service because this will limit your choice of phones.....

as for me, i am an ex-AT&T employee a long time ago, so i guess i chose the best phone for AT&T systems which is the Nokia 3650 because i like the built-in camera and the bluetooth sync. I also got the Jabra BT200 bluetooth headset, and although it's pricey (100 bux), if you use a headset anywhere as much as i do (10+ hours a day), you may agree cables suck and this thing is a godsend.

some plusses:

• bluetooth headset is the way to go - as i said , it's convenient, and looks interesting, i only wish they had covers for it like they do for the phones
• if you have a MAC (or other bluetooth capable computer), you will realy enjoy it - i have a powerbook and i can sync up the address book, the calendar, and a few java applications (i have a custom-made remote control that i use to watch movies)... you can do the same on PC, as i have one, but its totally idiot-friendly on a MAC.
• bluetooth means you don't need to buy those ringtones - most ringtones are midi and wav files, and as long as you can connect to the internet and download midi files, you can add all the ringtones you want, and even create a few (if you are a midi artist)
• you can send pictures to your laptop or computer - this is more of a cool trick and your friends will love it. it is definitely useful too as it shows the wireless transfer capabilities too, so you can enjoy the benefits of the wireless protocol to transfer files, or you can show your friends how you can take pictures and they will pop up on your computer 25 feet away ...
• in areas of weak reception, you can set your phone in a place of good reception without having to move around with it - unless you live in areas of great reception, you know that sometimes, you have to move around with your phone, if you have a BT headset and phone, you don't have to move around, just your phone, and once you find a good position, just set the phone down and talk thru the headset (as long as you're less than 30 feet away from it)

some minuses

• most cameras on phones are rudimentary - the camera is pretty cheap, and even relatively inexpensive cameras will take better pictures, but for the convenience, you just can beat it, and nobody seems to complain about the quality when they consider how convenient it is for me to bring a camera anywhere i go (and the fact i can email pictures as soon as i take them over the wireless, is something most cameras can't do either)
• most programs on phones are underpowered - don't expect the phone to replace a PDA anymore than you would expect the PDA to replace a desktop, if you do, you will be disappointed
• if you use a headset, its a bother when it loses the connection - sometimes, the headset will lose the connection with the phone, and it sucks because if you are in the middle of a call, you must use the handset because the phone doesn't have a provision to automatically reconnect to the headset (i complained to nokia about this and hopefully the will get more complaints to solve this)
• the phone is big - well, it's got a camera in it, and can even take movies, so i guess it must be big to have such capabilities, but since my last phone was one of those "matrix" phones (the nokia 8290), it sure feels like i have a 'big ole garage door opener' in my pocket sometimes...

but in the end, i love the phone, the fact that my computer, my headset, and my phone all talk to each other....

to learn more:
at&t bluetooth phones
http://attws.com/buy/consumer/devic...RGS=/buy/consumer/index.jhtml.10_A&_DAV=false

some devices
http://www.xocute.com/product_list.asp?code=45

the operating system of these phones (useful for learning about it and getting programs for your phone)
http://www.symbian.com/

get ringtones for free (if you have bluetooth between your computer and phone)
http://www.mididb.com/

Wow, thanks!