Bluetooth in Windows Vista

After installing Windows Vista Ultimate on one of my PC two weeks ago, I finally have time to play around with Bluetooth. To my amazement, no additional feature (profile, Bluetooth-speak). The menu, the tab, and the icon are too identical. The only difference is the Vista skin which is in aero style. I'm not quite sure if Microsoft Bluetooth stack on Vista is of version 2.0+EDR because when I tried it once for a PAN connection, the status window said the rate was 1.0 Mbps.

All in all, I still need another (third-party) Bluetooth stack for Windows Vista to use my Bluetooth headset and other fancy applications.

What is your favorite Bluetooth application?

Hello,

I've always been interested to know this blog readers' most favorite Bluetooth application, the one that you use again and again every day. Be it wireless headset or handsfree, dial-up networking, PAN, or else. Please cast your vote on the accompanying poll. Also drop your comment here.

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Wibree finally merges with Bluetooth

After much buzz, hype, and many objections following a Wibree launch late last year, what happened to the Wibree camp? At the end, Nokia as its developer realized the very similarity of Wibree with the short range Bluetooth. Now, Wibree spec is going to be integrated into an "ultra low power" Bluetooth Specification.

With Wibree in its fold, Bluetooth is geared toward expanding its presense to new areas, mainly sport and healthcare. Expect this integration in the likes of body sensors, wrist watch, and perhaps jewelries. In addition, traditional computer peripherals (mouse, keyboard, etc.) will also gain the benefit of operating with very low power consumption.