Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Wireless USB Draws Near
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "NEWS" @ 08:30 AM
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/peripherals/idf-2005-wireless-usb-demo-038936.php
"At the Intel Developer Forum Japan 2005, a couple companies conducted demonstrations of an interesting new technology — Wireless USB. The fun part about Wireless USB is the transfer rate, with the same maximum 480Mbps speed as USB 2.0. Add to this the fact that existing USB 2.0 products can be converted to Wireless USB products with adapters, and you’re almost ready for obsolete technology."
MacWorld has additional info. Personally, I am hoping this will replace Bluetooth and its non-consumer friendly mix of profiles. I just hope OEMs don't get the idea that we need a really bright annoying flashing LED to let us know that wireless USB is working.
"At the Intel Developer Forum Japan 2005, a couple companies conducted demonstrations of an interesting new technology — Wireless USB. The fun part about Wireless USB is the transfer rate, with the same maximum 480Mbps speed as USB 2.0. Add to this the fact that existing USB 2.0 products can be converted to Wireless USB products with adapters, and you’re almost ready for obsolete technology."
MacWorld has additional info. Personally, I am hoping this will replace Bluetooth and its non-consumer friendly mix of profiles. I just hope OEMs don't get the idea that we need a really bright annoying flashing LED to let us know that wireless USB is working.
