Ever wonder where the name Bluetooth came from? And what, exactly, is a Bluetooth supposed to do?

Bluetooth is arguably one of the most revolutionary devices to catch the rapidly rising wave of communication technology. Offering handsfree, wireless freedom for cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, cameras, computers and more, Bluetooth wireless headsets are no longer a novelty with a strange name. They have quickly become the standard in wireless connectivity.

Bluetooth has a very interesting namesake in the person of a 10^th century Danish King. Personally responsible for the unification of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, King Harald Blatland’s legendary affinity for tooth-staining blueberries gained him the nickname of Bluetooth.

Just as King Blatland successfully united different cultures centuries ago, bluetooth technology has united the realms of today’s electronic devices with resounding success. As a wireless tip of the hat to King Blatland, Bluetooth technology has embraced the runic alphabetic characters for H and B as its logo.

The thrust of Bluetooth’s cutting-edge technology is that it allows different devices to communicate with each other by way of a secure, short-range radio frequency. With this technology, cell phones can communicate with wireless headsets, computers can communicate with keyboards or printers, and handhelds can communicate without wires.

Manufacturers from a wide variety of industries are working feverishly to implement bluetooth wireless technology in their products in order to free their customers from an often overwhelming tangle of wires, as well as make wireless audio streaming, data transfer and voice communication possible. From Bluetooth-ready cell phones and Bluetooth-equipped vehicles to medical equipment outfitted with Bluetooth technology, the endless list of exciting benefits is nothing short of mind-blowing.

First introduced by Ericsson in 1999, Bluetooth’s innovative short-range, low-cost and low-power capabilities operate at 2.4GHz, one of the unlicensed industrial, scientific and medical radio bands.

From a financial standpoint, Bluetooth is quite simply one of the best bargains on the market today. While you must subscribe to a cellular provider for cell phone service, there is no charge whatsoever for Bluetooth’s amazing technology other than the purchase price of the communication device you choose. That’s right, there is no cost for the use of bluetooth technology!

Whether you’re a busy work-at-home mom, business professional or globe-hopping frequent traveler, you can stay connected to your world and valuable information with handsfree wireless simplicity.

With bluetooth wireless wearables, you can drive, walk, run, work out, ride a motorcycle or even snow ski without being tied down to a cumbersome, tangle-prone wire draped from your headset to your cell phone or MP3 player.

For example, automobiles are now being designed with built-in Bluetooth handsfree systems. These systems allow drivers to make cell phone calls directly through the audio speakers or onboard navigation screen without distraction, keeping both hands securely on the steering wheel and eyes firmly on the road. In fact, analysts predict that by the year 2012, at least one-third of all new cars will be outfitted with these built-in bluetooth connections.

If your vehicle rolled off the assembly line before the advent of bluetooth technology, you can still cut the cord and go wireless. Many automobile makes and models can be easily retro-fitted with very reasonably priced Bluetooth cell phone Car Kits.

More and more motorcyclists are also plugging into the power of bluetooth with helmets equipped with built-in wireless headsets.

With a growing multitude of cities and states implementing handsfree laws, bluetooth built-in systems and cell phone car kits are the best and easiest solution to staying connected, whether you’re on the move locally, nationally or even internationally.

Is your desktop covered in tangles of wires snaking from your laptop, telephone, keyboard, printer and mouse? Say goodbye to all that clutter and hello to the clean efficiency of Bluetooth! Wireless desktop equipment configured with bluetooth technology keeps both your home office and business office clean and clutter-free. Imagine being able to take phone calls without your fingers ever leaving your keyboard. And better still, no more "phone neck" aches and pains from cradling your handset in the crook of your neck while multi-tasking.

Bluetooth will even make your life more organized with its unique ability to synchronize your calendar schedule between your PDA, cell phone and computer.

Speaking of wireless synchronizing, with the power of Bluetooth you can quickly share presentations and electronic files with co-workers and clients, regardless of platform compatibility or email access.

Two leaders in worldwide shipping have already recognized the unlimited possibilities of bluetooth technology and have plugged its power into their massive systems to increase productivity and improve automatic tracking capabilities.

Federal Express keeps their drivers constantly connected to the FedEx network via bluetooth technology installed right in their delivery trucks. Additionally, all FedEx warehouse computers are bluetooth enabled to synchronize shipping records and keep those records accurate and up to date.

United Parcel Service is embracing this cutting-edge communications technology in many of the same ways, also with stellar success.

By the end of 2006, more than one billion bluetooth devices were in use globally. And with thirteen million Bluetooth products being manufactured and shipped each and every week, it is very clear that the future of wireless communication is here, and its name is Bluetooth.

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