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Bluetooth 3.0 tech specs to be revealed April 21
On April 21st, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group will officially unveil its Bluetooth 3.0 technology to the world. Unsurprisingly, Bluetooth 3.0 is promised to be much faster than the current 2.0/2.1 standard, according to the SIG: "Transferring an entire music library, a complete DVD, a ...
Bluetooth 3.0 Is Ready for Prime Time
Bluetooth 3.0 Is Ready for Prime Time
phonescoop.com — The Bluetooth Special Interest Group is set to announce the Bluetooth 3.0 specification later this month. Bluetooth 3.0 will feature dramatically increased speeds, allowing for the transfer of large video files, music collections and photo libraries ... (more) Bluetooth 3.0 Is Ready for Prime Time
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The Official Bluetooth® Technology Info Site
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Bluetooth 3.0 prepped for launch on April 21
arstechnica.com — The Bluetooth 3.0 spec is ready to hit the streets, with the Bluetooth SIG preparing for an official release later this month. The updated specification will enable the transfer of larger files thanks to the incorporation of 802.11n. By Jacqui Cheng | ... (more) Bluetooth 3.0 prepped for launch on April 21
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Bluetooth Group Says 3.0 Spec Will Be Revealed April 21 [Bluetooth]
Gizmodo — ... the new protocol will be less prone to disconnects, thanks to 3.0's new Enhanced Power Control, and according to the press release 3.0 will have wi-fi speeds, making it possible to transfer "an entire music library, a complete DVD, a vacation's worth of photos, all within seconds at the touch of a button and wirelessly will now be possible." I remain skeptical on that last bit, but I am excited to see just what's under the hood of updated tech in a few weeks. [Bluetooth via Dvice] ...

Bluetooth 3.0 to be Revealed Soon
Gadget Venue — ... new Bluetooth 3.0 will feature EPC which stands for Enhanced Power Control. What this protocol does is reduces the amount of disconnects that can happen due to low signal problems. When disconnects happen it slows the whole system down. By boosting power when needed it should do away with this problem. The Bluetooth system will work via 802.11. Nothing else has been revealed just yet and you will need to wait till 21 April 2009 for the full official announcement. Via: DVice ...

Waiting for Bluetooth 3.0? Now wait for April 21st
Newlaunches.com — ... further went on to say that it would have new Enhanced Power Control that, “reduces the incidence of disconnects caused by movement such as placing a phone in a pocket or purse." [image] This surely has got me marking my most awaited day of the month to April 21st. No second thoughts on what other untold features will be offered by the new technology. So, if you’re as speed hungry as I am then keep your fingers crossed and watch this space for more. [ Bluetooth via Dvice ]

El nuevo estándar Bluetooth 3.0 será revelado este mes
Gizmología — ... Con las velocidades que manejamos hoy en día, las del estándar que limita a la tecnología Bluetooth 2.0 ya nos parece bastante mediocre. Pero la gente de Phonescoop reveló que este mes se hará el anuncio que revelará todo lo que atañe a la 3.0. ...

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