The future of wireless USB
May 16th 2007 18:21
The idea of USB was a major step forward in computer peripheral technology... before that, we were fumbling around with interface cards and slots, and it was a big nasty mess.
Now, of course, the idea is ludicrous. Everything comes with a USB connector, and it makes life a breeze. If only we could get rid of the drivers...
Well, now we're moving to having no cables, even... with wireless USB, your peripherals can be across the room, beaming music or video to a plasma screen. Lovely!
Wireless USB is the future
From Digg: some commentors make a good point about wireless USB:
"Wireless USB is not the future unless there is a way to transmit power as well. One of the advantages of USB today is that it delivers half amp 5V power to smaller devices, eliminating the need for batteries or external power supply for most devices. If we go the wireless USB route, I can not, e.g. plug my USB mouse in and expect it to work without making sure its battery is charged..."
Now, of course, the idea is ludicrous. Everything comes with a USB connector, and it makes life a breeze. If only we could get rid of the drivers...
Well, now we're moving to having no cables, even... with wireless USB, your peripherals can be across the room, beaming music or video to a plasma screen. Lovely!
Wireless USB is the future
From Digg: some commentors make a good point about wireless USB:
"Wireless USB is not the future unless there is a way to transmit power as well. One of the advantages of USB today is that it delivers half amp 5V power to smaller devices, eliminating the need for batteries or external power supply for most devices. If we go the wireless USB route, I can not, e.g. plug my USB mouse in and expect it to work without making sure its battery is charged..."
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