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Bluetooth 1.2: version 1.2 of Bluetooth has now been launched, but what does it bring?

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On November 5, 2003, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released version 1.2 of the Bluetooth Specification. While this announcement probably went unnoticed by all but the most hardcore geeks, the new specification will usher in a new generation of products that will have better audio quality, coexist better with Wi-Fi, and connect faster and more reliably.

the goal of version 1.2 of the Bluetooth Specification was not to introduce new functionality, but rather to improve on the functionality from the previous version of the specification, version 1.1. These improvements target two fundamental areas, quality and speed, and do so in ways that are transparent to the end user. This means that the user doesn't have to re-learn how to use Bluetooth version 1.2 products.

The improvements in version 1.2 can be summed up as answers to the biggest complaints we hear about Bluetooth products:

* Why can't my Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone find my Bluetooth-enabled headset?

* Why is there a popcorn-like sound in my headset some of the time?

* Why does my Wi-Fi disconnect or slow down when I synchronize my PDA?

A major complaint about Bluetooth-enabled products has been ease of use. The new 1.2 features allow users to quickly and more easily use products enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology.

First, let's look at why the mobile phone had problems finding the headset.

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