Is Bluetooth the Future of PC Applications?

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Bluetooth technology has seen significant adoption in various applications, particularly in personal devices like keyboards, mice, and audio systems. However, its integration into PC peripherals, especially printers, has been slower. While Bluetooth-enabled devices are common in consumer electronics, such as cars and speakers, the availability of Bluetooth printers remains limited, with few options on the market. The convenience of wireless connectivity is appreciated, but the lack of diverse Bluetooth printer models has hindered broader adoption in PC applications. Despite these challenges, Bluetooth's popularity continues to grow, indicating a positive trend for future developments in this area.
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I've always thought the concept of bluetooth was awesome for PC's. I have a bluetooth keyboard and bluetooth mouse and they are great. Why hasn't Bluetooth technology taken off for PC applications? I've seen like, 2 printers that are bluetooth compatible and one got taken off of newegg and the other is like, a monochromatic laser printer :cry: . I've always thought that a good inkjet printer using bluetooth would be awesome. A 802.11 wireless printer is neat but i like the idea that i could bring the printer elsewhere.

So why hasn't bluetooth taken off with such great applications?
 
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Pengwuino said:
So why hasn't bluetooth taken off with such great applications?

It has taken off now! I link my phone to my car, to my external speakers all the time. I bluetooth my keyboard, mouse and print. No wires ma!
 
And it only took 12 years... :oldeyes:

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berkeman said:
And it only took 12 years... :oldeyes:

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haha I think looking back Pengwuino only needed to wait a couple more years. Even my 2010 Civic has bluetooth.
 
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