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    Some Good News for Bluetooth FansPosted By: Ed on Thursday, June 28, 2001 3:12:55 PM
There were a couple of recent Bluetooth-related announcements that should warm the hearts of people anticipating that wireless networking standard's eventual acceptance. Axis Communications and Palm, Inc. are going to work together to make sure that Palm handheld users can connect to a Bluetooth network powered by the AXIS 9010 Bluetooth Access Point, which is also in development. The two companies also intend to collaborate to encourage the installation and use of wireless LANs in locations like offices, airports and stores. "We believe that Bluetooth connectivity is going to play a large role in how users will access information services on Palm handheld computers. Axis can help Palm provide a seamless Bluetooth experience in the network access space and also help engage the Palm OS Bluetooth developer community by providing the tools they need to enable them to create great solutions," said John Cook, senior director of product marketing at Palm, Inc. HP recently demonstrated a printer with built-in Bluetooth. The HP Deskjet 995c will be the first integrated Bluetooth inkjet printer. They are also working with MPI Tech, a division of Data International A-S, to develop a Bluetooth printer adaptor, which will connect with HP Deskjet 900C series inkjet printers and HP LaserJet 1000, 2000, and 4000 series printers. Related Articles: On the Web:More Stories Like This...  Opera Mini v4.2 Released Opera Mini v4.2 Beta Released Opera Mobile 9.5 Beta 2 Released Mobile Version of eReader Store Now Online Sprint Cuts Its Phone as a Modem Rate Opera Mobile Released for Windows Mobile More articles about Wireless
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9 total comments The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. PIC is not responsible for them in any way. login or register for free in order to post comments.  RE: FinnalyI.M. Anonymous @ 6/29/2001 2:38:29 PM #
That's what I'm about to do. Got a T28 World width a bluetooth adapter today..
Now, when does the blue5 unit start shipping? 
 Price!!!I.M. Anonymous @ 6/28/2001 4:45:56 PM #
Did you happen to notice the price on the prototype? $995. Is it just me or is this a bit much? I thought that bluetooth was supposed to be cheaper than 802.11. For price of just this bluetooth access point you could get an 802.11 access point, wireless sled and 11mbs/300ft range. RE: Price!!!I.M. Anonymous @ 6/28/2001 5:13:00 PM #
Prototypes are always more expensive because they're custom built and not in production yet. I wouldn't expect the unit to retail for that! RE: Price!!!I.M. Anonymous @ 6/28/2001 6:26:50 PM #
>> yeah, but even for a prototype, doesn't that seem a bit pricy?
This is REAL great
So they are supporting one brand of bluetooth....instead of a standard. And this is good? OH my god...becky, look at her....Prism. RE: This is REAL greatI.M. Anonymous @ 6/29/2001 12:27:32 AM #
I don't think there's such a thing as "brands" of Bluetooth. But the manufacturers are having problems implementing Bluetooth 1.0 and making their equipment interoperable. They tried to fix this with Bluetooth 1.1 but only time will tell.
I think this announcement means that Palm's stuff will certainly work with Axis' equipment, not that that it will *only* work with Axis'.
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