Electronics

[kzeks]

On 9/19/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:

I've read that bluetooth is on its way out.

I would never buy a Laptop, Desktop, E-reader or Tablet without BlueTooth...

[apple1964]

Definitely not on its way out....people please.

[jackthebear]

it is on mine, but what do you use it for?

[RocketMom]

I so totally agree. The more I thought about my original post the more I thought about all the "smart" technology that makes use of Bluetooth like all the house controls, lights, locks, garage door openers, headphones, etc. Just am really ticked off that this laptop did not come with something as basic as Bluetooth, especially since they touted how great it was to connect other electronics to it. Well, only if the other item accesses your Wifi connection, not Bluetooth. It kind of uses your Wifi in reverse to connect to those devices, but why not just put Bluetooth in the darn thing. Now I have to waste a USB port for a Bluetooth dongle.

[NiteStar]

Guess I'm the "odd man out" here. I don't really know anything about bluetooth, so don't really care if my stuff has it or not. I have an old laptop that is wireless, and it works perfectly for what I need. However, I will also say that I don't own a smart phone or an iPad or any kind of "pad". I use my old flip cell phone to make and receive calls and if I want to go on the internet, I use my laptop. I'm not someone who has to be connected to the internet all the time. I go for hours, or sometimes 2 or 3 days without reading my e-mail, or looking at Facebook, etc. Correction.........I do read my work e-mail all day long simply because I have to! LOL

[Lynnj]

On 9/22/2014 jackthebear said:

it is on mine, but what do you use it for?

Bluetooth connects things wirelessly. It has nothing to do with the internet,rather it's how devices connect to each other without the use of any wires. For example, I have a mouse and trackpad for my laptop. They are both connected to the laptop wirelessly. So the laptop recognizes them, but there are no wire physically to the laptop. Another example of Bluetooth use is when people use an ear device with their cell phone. The device in their ear is connected to the cell phone, and they can speak and listen to calls, but there is no wire that physically connects to the phone. Other examples are connecting your phone to your car speaker to listen to music and take calls, or speakers in your home can be connected to your laptop, cell phone or tablet so you can listen to music or whatever from any of those devices. Headphones also are using Bluetooth technology now. Some TVs and surround sound speakers are now also using Bluetooth technology as a way to connect without wires. These are just some examples, and more and more will incorporate wireless Bluetooth connection technology.

[sunshine45]

i cannot think of one thing i would need bluetooth for on my computer at this point in time. for my phone and speakers yes, but not for my laptop.

[Lila4Now]

I've noticed many times some of the 'deals' QVC offers on electronics, there's either something lacking or it's the same as out of date. I've often wondered if that's why Rick is often the one to hype folks up at midnight. It's like they hope if he yells loud enough, and talks fast enough, people won't notice it's not really a good deal. The more he yells, the more I doubt the value of what is being offered.

[Mindy D]

When I was looking at computers some months ago, I looked at one without Bluetooth. I found adapters are cheap and plentiful. Just google buy Bluetooth adapter for laptop or desktop. You will have a wide range of choices.