Comments on: Wireless USB is here

By: B.L. Ochman

B.L. Ochman — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:15:36 +0000

I wonder how well they'll work. With my Mac, anything plugged into a USB hub has to periodically be unplugged and plugged back in - like the keyboard, mouse, etc. sigh.

By: Rich Henry

Rich Henry — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:58:24 +0000

Whats the difference between wireless keyboard and mouse? Yes i still plug in to USB in the back but nothing is on my desk. So how is this better short of a USB "antenna" being attached and out of the way?

By: greendrake

greendrake — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:43:48 +0000

oops, Cell phone service providers that cripple their phones do not count, sucks to be with verizon.

By: greendrake

greendrake — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:41:19 +0000

@Mackey, wirlessUSB is compatible with how many devices? BT has worked better and better; my last 4 phones, 3 dongles, and 4 headsets all have some version. I am using a 2 yr old Samsung streaming stereo music to my moto S9s, sounds awesome. Plus skype calls at 30ft range with either my desk or lap tops. Get a clue.

@Om, thank you.

By: clay Perreault

clay Perreault — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:32:08 +0000

USB has been a great success considering is lowly roots as a serial port. I'd say USB devices and cables on my desk definitely win the battle for table space due to their popularity. Will be interesting to see how Wireless USB devices deal with sharing their existence with others and if they'll play nice with each other. -- Clay S Perreault

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:04:39 +0000

Bluetooth vs Wireless USB: analysis is coming later this week. I am still talking to some chip companies to get a better handle on the economics of the two technologies.

By: ebonk

ebonk — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:41:05 +0000

The only limitation is Wireless USB still operating on 54mbps.

By: David Mackey

David Mackey — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:40:46 +0000

Wireless USB - nice. Bluetooth isn't compatible on enough devices.

By: greendrake

greendrake — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:26:36 +0000

Where is the analysis of how this will compete with Bluetooth v3? Comparable performance, and backward compatibility could give BT the edge.

By: Jesse Kopelman

Jesse Kopelman — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:47:34 +0000

But will version 1 be any good? It took version 2 to get the wired USB that many wanted and Bluetooth v2 still isn't that hot . . . How many years will it be before we get a really worthwhile wireless USB? Less than 3 would seem to be a major stretch.

By: Spud

Spud — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:49:49 +0000

This is a neat development. I hate wires. Everything should be wireless!