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The article reviews Bluetooth telephone accessories and headsets including the Nokia BH-905i, the Jawbone Era, and the Jabra Clipper.

This article focuses wireless keyboards and mice. The radio frequency receiver, which connects the keyboard and/or mouse to the personal computer, is a key chain-size adapter that plugs into a Universal Serial Bus port. Radio frequency keyboards and mice must be no more than a few feet away from the receiver with relatively clear line of sight to operate. A newer way to go warless is with a keyboard and mouse that use Bluetooth. this technology allow the personal computer to communicate to as many as seven Bluetooth-ready devices up to 30 feet away, and the devices do not need to in view of the base station or Universal Serial Bus adapter to connect. However, Bluetooth keyboards and mice cost more than their radio frequency counterparts. During most tests, Bluetooth devices took longer to install, and some connections were occasionally shaky. The Basic Wireless Optical Desktop from Microsoft Corp. comes with 25 programmable buttons and is priced at $65. The Cordless Click Plus Optical Mouse has great navigation features. The DiNovo Media Desktop from Logitech comes with a detached numeric keypad, which works great as a remote control for music files. However, the DiNovo has a steep price. INSET: Cut the Cords: Wireless Input Devices.

The article evaluates the SuperTooth Crystal Bluetooth speaker cell phone accessory.

The article presents the author's tips for minimizing problems related to Internet phones. The author advises users to avoid putting the Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) adapter on the floor or anywhere it could be destroyed. Most adapters are lightweight, and based on his experience, he has lost calls more than once due to accidental kicking. He also shares that a cordless telephone is ideal for VoIP. If users have gotten caught in the network congestion of their Internet Service Provider, it is advisable to hang up, wait a minute or so, and then try to call again. INSET: 911 AND NET PHONES.

Evaluates three brands of bluetooth wireless headsets. Allways from Cardo Systems; GN 6110 from GN Netcom; Mobile Bluetooth Headset from Logitech.

Evaluates the BlackBerry 7230 wireless communication device from Research in Motion Ltd. Features of the device; Price; Capacity.

Predicts wider applications of the Bluetooth wireless technology in 2003. Products that have incorporated Bluetooth in 2002; Types of Bluetooth accessories.

This article deals with factors affecting the signal strength of wireless network at home discovered by reader Don Jones. According to Jones, the culprits are made from a thin sheet of a metallic substance sandwiched between a couple of layers of plastic. Compact discs are basically big signal reflectors, making them as reflective of radio signals as they are of light. By moving his CDs away from the network's operating area, Jones was able to improve his 802.11g network considerably.