An Introduction by Rich Hall
Bluetooth was conceived by Ericsson as a wireless cable replacement for computers and peripherals. It's been around for a while and has had its share of growing pains. But the current version is stable and there are a number of real-world Bluetooth applications of interest to Pocket PC users.
One sign of Bluetooth's acceptance is the HP iPAQ 3875 and 3975 Pocket PCs, which come with a small Bluetooth transceiver built in and ready to go. Bluetooth capability can be added to any Pocket PC via adapters in CompactFlash and PC Card formats. Bluetooth adapters are also available for PCs, printers, mobile phones, and other peripherals.
This special series takes a look at two such uses: using Bluetooth to connect Pocket PCs with mobile phones for data communications, and using Bluetooth to synchronize data between a Pocket PC and a notebook or desktop PC.
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