Friday, September 16, 2011

Assignment Post 5

Here is my information on bluetooth:

What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is an opened wireless technology made to exchange data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices. We use Bluetooth for sending photos via mobile,exchanging business cards,sending voices from headsets to a mobile and real time navigation using GPS.
There are many different types of bluetooth that the world uses. Some of which are
*BLUETOOTH HEADSET
*STEREO HEADSET
*IN CAR BLUETOOTH SYSTEM
*BLUETOOTH-EQUIPPED PRINTER
*BLUETOOTH ENABLED WEBCAM
*BLUETOOTH GPS DEVICE
 *BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD
Information about each type:
BLUETOOTH HEADSET
The Bluetooth headset for mobile phones is mostly commonly known as a Bluetooth device. A headset allows you to make and receive calls on your phone without the use of your hands or wires. Headsets are equipped with voice recognition, so you can dial and talk without using your mobile handset.
PROS
There are many advantages of a bluetooth handset device. It is totally wireless, you dont have to carry around cables with you. It is also quite convenient for you to answer calls when driving, not only that but it uses low power signals, the technology requires little energy and will therefore use less battery or electrical power.
CONS
But on the other hand bluetooth headsets are very expensive.  the timber of the bluetooth headset is not good as that of wire one.  And also some people would actually go againist the bluetooth headset because most of  them are mono headsets.
STEREO HEADSET
A bluetooth sterreo headset works in the same way as a traditional stereo headset without the use of wires. this can connect to any type of bluetooth-equipped music player, allowing you to hear music within a short range of yours players device. They also work with bluetooth headset mobile phones.
PROS
Easy accessibility of use, not that many wires involved and fabulous trend used in the everyday world.
CONS
There might be some dangers invovled in using this while driving or walking the road. Due to the fact that when listening to music you cannot hear anything around you, there might be some incidental occurances happening. therefore they might not be that safe.
IN CAR BLUETOOTH SYSTEM
An in car bluetooth system allows you to connect your bluetooth enabled mobile phone to your car's sound system. you can also make and recieve calls through your car's speaker sound system, without using your mobile device.
PROS
Hassle Free:
hands free operation whihc allows you to access and manipulate your MP3 player and phone. Without breaking any rules you are still talking on the phone during driving and that will make you not miss any calls while driving.
Easy to Use:
bluetooth setup has no cables or wires therefore it is really easy and trouble free.
Easy To install:
it is very easy to install  the device
CONS
Unsecure:
the security of data and devices using bluetooth is poor. Someone could easily send a virus to your equipment or they could even access your data through bluetooth connection
Poor Backup:
they also consume alot of  the car's battery
Expensive:
their prices are very high and the accessories that go with it are more costly.
BLUETOOTH EQUIPPED PRINTERS
These kind of bluetooth devices can recieve or send text documents and pictures to any bluetooth connected device.The device must be in range of and synchronized to the printer for the wireless printing functions to work correctly.
PROS
NO WIRES:
this magical printer doesnt need any wires or cable connections.
EASY CONNECTIVITY:
the connection between various devices is every simple and easy. there will be no confusion on where the wires and everything goes because there is no need.
Durability:
these devices have a vast amount of durability.
CONS
Distance:
Due to this kind of technology can only be accessable from a short distance, this woukld ebe a disadvnatage. You will need to stay near this printer to actuallly make it work, otherwise no luck!
BLUETOOTH ENABLED WEBCAM:
This device works the same way as a normal webcam, without the use of wires.
there are many different PROS AND CONS about this device, but are unfrtunatly already provided above.
BLUETOOTH GPS DEVICE:
This allows ytou to communicate through voice on a GPS device. therefore you will just need to say the address and the GPS device will atomactically locate it and show on screeen instead.
BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD:
Its a normal keyboard without a wire. This is also avaliable on smartphones.
There is plenty more on prices and how it works.

Here are the videos I planned to use for how it works and what bluetooth is :








Some sites:
http://reviews.cnet.com/bluetooth-headsets/


http://www.universalbluetoothheadset.net/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-bluetooth-headset/

http://www.saching.com/Article/Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Bluetooth-printers/5346
http://www.ehow.com/list_6187813_different-types-bluetooth.html

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