International Support The technical development and ongoing quality control of the Bluetooth standard is handled by an international consortium of over 2100 member companies called the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Some of the founding members include Agere, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, and Toshiba. Plantronics was number 20 in the SIG, showing its commitment to this wireless technology.
Why Use
Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is
well-received by wireless users for a
number of reasons:
No more cable
clutter: The convenience of traveling
wire-free is unmatched, and less tech
savvy users no longer need to worry
about which cable goes where.
An inexpensive solution: Bluetooth chips
are now approximately $5 each, enabling
them to be included in a wide range of
devices.
Good for small form factors: Since its
battery consumption is minimal,
Bluetooth is suitable for very small
devices, such as mice, mobile phones,
and headsets.
Easy connection: Using Bluetooth devices
together is practically transparent to
the user—once paired, the devices speak
to each other, and not to other
Bluetooth devices.