Other Gadgets (general gadgets)

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
BT is one of the primary reasons for getting it. I have a couple of headsets, and have BT on all of my computers and in my car. It's an indispensible feature, in my view.

Would you mind explaining in some kind of simplified way what BT does that is so great? I have no clue what it is.

[mmm3587]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Would you mind explaining in some kind of simplified way what BT does that is so great? I have no clue what it is.

Bluetooth is a low-power, low-range, low-security protocol for wireless devices. You can get small, light wireless headsets/earpieces that use it.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by mmm3587
Bluetooth is a low-power, low-range, low-security protocol for wireless devices. You can get small, light wireless headsets/earpieces that use it.

You lost me at "security protocol" and at how a security protocol would be on a headset, and why I would want to listen to a security protocol.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
You lost me at "security protocol" and at how a security protocol would be on a headset, and why I would want to listen to a security protocol.

When used in reference to phones or crackberries, bluetooth is a system that allows you to use wireless headsets. I have a bluetooth headset for my cell phone and they're great. No wires to get tangled and my phone doesn't leave my pocket when I'm driving or on the train.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by taxwonk
When used in reference to phones or crackberries, bluetooth is a system that allows you to use wireless headsets. I have a bluetooth headset for my cell phone and they're great. No wires to get tangled and my phone doesn't leave my pocket when I'm driving or on the train.

This makes sense. How would Alex be using it on his computers and in his car? Would you use it in some way on a crackberry that is not phone-enabled?

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by taxwonk
No wires to get tangled and my phone doesn't leave my pocket when I'm driving or on the train.

Translation: Wonk is one of those guys you see walking around with something from Star Trek clipped to his ear, maybe talking to himself, maybe not.

Second translation: so am I.

BT is the balls--it eliminates any reason (i.e., the cord) for not using a headset. It also allows you to transfer data to your BT-equipped computer, or vice versa, without plugging in your cell phone. So, it is incredibly easy to transfer your entire address book to your cell phone, updating it regularly. With full names, not abbreviations like mburg.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Translation: Wonk is one of those guys you see walking around with something from Star Trek clipped to his ear, maybe talking to himself, maybe not.

Second translation: so am I.

BT is the balls--it eliminates any reason (i.e., the cord) for not using a headset. It also allows you to transfer data to your BT-equipped computer, or vice versa, without plugging in your cell phone. So, it is incredibly easy to transfer your entire address book to your cell phone, updating it regularly. With full names, not abbreviations like mburg.

OK, now I'm just curious about Alex's car having it. And, if you still have to run some kind of program to synch your phone with the computer, how that is oh-so-much better than sticking the cord in the phone/computer.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Translation: Wonk is one of those guys you see walking around with something from Star Trek clipped to his ear, maybe talking to himself, maybe not.

Second translation: so am I.

BT is the balls--it eliminates any reason (i.e., the cord) for not using a headset. It also allows you to transfer data to your BT-equipped computer, or vice versa, without plugging in your cell phone. So, it is incredibly easy to transfer your entire address book to your cell phone, updating it regularly. With full names, not abbreviations like mburg.

Hmmm. Does it make it any more likely that naked pictures will get hacked?

P.S. Getting the iPod thingy installed in the car on Monday. I will report on whether it's great or not. Next step: satellite radio.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Hmmm. Does it make it any more likely that naked pictures will get hacked?

my phone doesn't make pictures.

oh and to burger -- mmmmmm, meatballs.

[Not Bob]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Hmmm. Does it make it any more likely that naked pictures will get hacked?

P.S. Getting the iPod thingy installed in the car on Monday. I will report on whether it's great or not. Next step: satellite radio.

You will love the satellie radio. I have Sirius, but I am sure that XM is fine, too. Although I heard that ClearChannel is somehow involved with XM.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by robustpuppy


P.S. Getting the iPod thingy installed in the car on Monday. I will report on whether it's great or not. Next step: satellite radio.

Before you get it installed, ask the dealer if you'll also be able to install satellite radio too. If it's the icelink you're having installed, my recollection is that it takes up the jack used for satellite radio. But I could be wrong on that, because I have neither sat. radio nor the icelink, just the regular aux-in adapter.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Hmmm. Does it make it any more likely that naked pictures will get hacked?

how many naked pictures do you have on your phone?

Wanna meet up?

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
OK, now I'm just curious about Alex's car having it. And, if you still have to run some kind of program to synch your phone with the computer, how that is oh-so-much better than sticking the cord in the phone/computer.

He may have his phone integrated with the car's phone wiring, so he can make calls through the car's speakerphone on his regular cell phone. Just think of it as a big, $30,000 headset.

Because you don't have to fiddle with cables? (e.g., leave it in your purse, sit down at computer, download/upload). and you don't have to go buy the cable specific to your phone, which you'll replace soon anyway, and then need a new cable? Also, BT is an open-standard, so that you don't usually need special software to move the addresses to your phone.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
how many naked pictures do you have on your phone?

Wanna meet up?

It's not my phone I'm worried about.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Before you get it installed, ask the dealer if you'll also be able to install satellite radio too. If it's the icelink you're having installed, my recollection is that it takes up the jack used for satellite radio. But I could be wrong on that, because I have neither sat. radio nor the icelink, just the regular aux-in adapter.

Oh, damn, good point. Site says it's not available if you have satellite radio.

Seems it might be better to get the aux-in, go without the neat features of skipping songs by using the steering wheel controls, and get satellite. I don't update my playlists endlessly and I do get sick of some things on my iPod.