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    Is bluetooth necessary to run wireless...

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by gribbs, Oct 13, 2004.

  1. gribbs

    gribbs Newbie

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    to run wireless keyboards or mice?? i want to get the 12" ibook and is has no bluetooth

    thanx for any help!!
     
    gribbs, Oct 13, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    No. There are wireless packages that rely on infrared. Those are actually more popular than Bluetooth alternatives.

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    Brian, Oct 13, 2004
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  3. Andrew Baxter

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    but since bluetooth does not rely on line of sight (a direct line between the notebook and mouse so that nothing is blocking the travel of the infrared) bluetooth is certainly superior.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Oct 14, 2004
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    cdnbacon Notebook Enthusiast

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    There are USB Bluetooth receivers available for those laptops that dont have Bluetooth built in.
     
    cdnbacon, Oct 14, 2004
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