Where is the bluetooth memstick!?!?!?

[clicclic]

MY NX-70 would be SO much more valuable if Sony or someone would come out with a bluetooth memstick. I have seen/heard there is one in Japan that is available. Why not here? Did I hear the rumour correctly? Or are the electronics too big for the MS format?


The NX-70 is basically a mini-laptop. Without web access, however, it's just another toy. I know there's an 802.11b CF card for it, but what about bluetooth? I just want this thing to be able to grab my email no matter where I am, not necessarily in a hot-spot like Starbucks.

Word up!

[mashoutposse]

I don't know if this is a typo, but Expansys has the Bluetooth Memory Stick for only $115!

http://www.expansys.us/product.asp?code=PEGA-MSB1

[tifosiv122]

Isn't the range of bluetooth like 5ft? Whats the point?

Erik

[OcellNuri]

For data connection to a bluetooth enabled device such as a cell phone or gps unit.

[n2ifp]

Originally posted by clicclic
MY NX-70 would be SO much more valuable if Sony or someone would come out with a bluetooth memstick. I have seen/heard there is one in Japan that is available. Why not here? Did I hear the rumour correctly? Or are the electronics too big for the MS format?


The NX-70 is basically a mini-laptop. Without web access, however, it's just another toy. I know there's an 802.11b CF card for it, but what about bluetooth? I just want this thing to be able to grab my email no matter where I am, not necessarily in a hot-spot like Starbucks.

Word up!

You could also buy the new NZ90 for $800 bucks, as it now includes Bluetooth:D.

I have no idea of Bluetooth's range, so you may need to factor that in too.

[GoldenTiger]

Bluetooth goes about 30ft.

[Sheltowee]

I use the Bluetooth Memory Stick here in the U.S. with my SE T68i cell phone. I have been very happy with the reliability and ease of checking my e-mail with Snappermail. It is a great combination. I switched from Verizon Wireless to T-Mobile to be able to browse the web and check e-mail. T-mobile doesn't have near the coverage, but it has been worth it for me.

[Picasosz]

I can't believe I paid 200.00 for mine and now its 115.00

[matt7777]

How fast is bluetooth compared to Wifi???

[Jun]

There is a good article on Znet about Bluetooth and Wifi.

http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stories/story/0,10738,2868374,00.html


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Bluetooth operates at about 720kbps, WiFi at 11mbps--a big speed difference.