Posted by zuhib
i just wanna know the comparison that if blutooth was better than infra red for data transfer.
Posted by ctota
HI ZUHIB...
am definitely no rocket scientist... but sure know that blue tooth is faster.. and less complicated...!! the devices need not be in front of each other for bluetooth operations...for starters...
cherish
Posted by davio
but someone said that they got 6kb rate data transfer!! was that right?
Posted by jangelo
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generally, better, yes. no need for line-of-sight to communicate between two devices. IR is better, though, in terms of compatibility. i mean, if i were to choose between buying an infrared bridge or bluetooth key for my PC, i'd get the IR, so i can also use it with my other devices (i.e. other non-BT phones, pda, etc).
at any rate, these are two different protocols/means of communication with their own respective uses. BT is great for non-LOS type of applications, i.e. using a headset, bluejacking (hehehe), or connecting to your PC while your phone is in your pocket. IR on the other hand will suffice if you don't need the abovementioned, and would just like to connect wirelessly.
Posted by C3P800
i think it's much better; BT transfers files faster and removes compatibility issue. Like if i try sending wave files from my P8 to my sisters 7650, her unit sometimes hang, but if i send it thru BT, it transfers the files w/o any glitch.
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Posted by pachy
BT has security issues but you wouldnt catch me bothering with IR & having to line up the devices for ages on long downloads like transfering your entire phonebook or similar.
Posted by Footstep
Technical Bluetooth isn't faster than IRDA:
IRDA: 4 Mbps
Bluetooth: < 1 Mbps
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Posted by wrath000
I have never seen IRDA function at 4mbps. It's just like when serial port reports connection speed at 10mbps. Bluetooth is much faster, and much more reliable, but also more expensive. However it's becoming more and more common, so I'd go for bluetooth
Posted by dlfretz
I have seen IR transfer somewhere around 2Mbps in the real world and Bluetooth average ~1MBpm. The Bluetooth test file transfer was a 30 MB MP3 between a Mac G4 and an IBM Thinkpad without Encryption. It did take approximately slightly longer than 30 minutes.
[ This Message was edited by: dlfretz on 2003-06-02 06:31 ]
Posted by Footstep
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Look at this product: IRMate IR410U
Posted by JohnDoe
Bluetooth is definitely better than ifra red - much faster and more reliable.
Posted by mmsman
Bluetooth is much faster than ir (try sending a 6MB song from p800 via Bluetooth and then vi ir and you will see the difference)
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Posted by Jonw
I used to use IR with my Psion - it was so slow
Posted by binoblaine05
the blue tooth has got the edge...