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Title: Wireless USB
Post by: mr.Curmudgeon on January 20, 2006, 04:56:54 pm

http://gizmodo.net/gadgets/peripherals/cut-the-cord-usb-runs-free-with-freescale-149775.php

I know I'm getting old when this stuff keeps surprising me. I know about Bluetooth, but I didn't think you'd ever be able to make old USB stuff wireless too.



mrC

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: knuttz on January 20, 2006, 05:40:09 pm

I'm going to pick up one of these as soon as they come out.

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: markrvp on January 20, 2006, 05:49:51 pm

If those will work with an Ipac or GP-Wiz, then we've got a whole new ballgame.

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: c64rulez on January 21, 2006, 01:22:24 am

You must excuse me this time, but I couldn't help it.

I have a USB-less wire.

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: sirwoogie on January 21, 2006, 10:06:25 pm

UWB is going to be interesting. If they can get it right for products, as well as make it inexpensive, we're really going to be pushing cool stuff in consumer electronics.

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: mr.Curmudgeon on January 21, 2006, 11:19:33 pm

What are some of the practical applications? I'm interested in hearing some of the creative things you guys suggest. From the obvious, to the far out there. When it comes to hardware, my imagination is pretty limited for some reason.

mrC

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: MustardTent on January 22, 2006, 09:13:53 am

UWB (ultra wideband), also known as wireless USB has a potential for 480 Mbps over the air.  This would allow for wireless cable connections, wireless speaker connections which sound good and are reliable, and wireless monitors (amongst many others...these are what I consider to be the coolest).

Within a very limited range. 

UWB, as woogie said, has amazing potential.

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: Harry Potter on January 22, 2006, 09:55:59 am

Does this mean I can use my USB slippers anywhere in the house?

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: Harpal on January 22, 2006, 10:34:32 am

Just wanted to say there is a much cheaper version from japan that does the exact same thing.......
plus my bro bought it off ebay so suppose you be still able to pick it upfrom there......
oh an anything USB compatible can be used as a wifi evice with this....

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: mr.Curmudgeon on January 22, 2006, 11:27:28 am

Quote from: Harry Potter on January 22, 2006, 09:55:59 am

Does this mean I can use my USB slippers anywhere in the house?

Now that's funny!



mrC

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: quarterback on January 22, 2006, 01:03:21 pm

Quote from: Harpal on January 22, 2006, 10:34:32 am

Just wanted to say there is a much cheaper version from japan that does the exact same thing.......
plus my bro bought it off ebay so suppose you be still able to pick it upfrom there......
oh an anything USB compatible can be used as a wifi evice with this....

It's already released and working?   

I've been waiting for wireless USB to hit the mainstream for a while now, although what I really want is a CompactFlash adapter so it will work with my PDA.   I've got Bluetooth, but no bluetooth items and I don't want to spend the bluetooth cash for a bluetooth keyboard etc.

Any more info on the eBay version from Japan?  Just searching for the terms "wireless USB" turns up a bunch of bluetooth dongles and things of that nature.

Title: Re: Wireless USB
Post by: Harpal on January 22, 2006, 07:24:11 pm

let me find out the exact name for you,
or a link from where you be able to buy it from.....