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Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND - news), a world leader in short-range wireless connectivity, announced today that it has licensed its Bluetooth software technology to 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS - news) for use in Palm, Inc. products. Bluetooth technology is a global specification for small form factor, low-cost, wireless communication and networking between PCs, mobile phones and other portable devices. Endorsed by leading PC, PDA, and telecommunications manufacturers, Bluetooth uses an omni-directional radio signal to connect multiple devices up to 10 meters apart. It replaces proprietary cables, providing seamless voice and data transmission via wireless, short-range radio. Read the rest of the press release here.
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RE: Wow
It would only be beneficial if bluetooth takes off, in which case I don't think it would take the evil empire long to license the technology for themselves. Yeah, they'd be a year or two behind, but what else is new? Right now if I had a bluetooth enabled palm, it would be pretty worthless for practical applications, although it would be a fun toy.
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