ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES: BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY:-
It attempts to provide advantages over IrDA (Infrared Data Association) and Home RF (Radio Frequency). IrDA is popular in PC peripherals but is severely limited by short connection distance of 1m and by line of sight requirement for communication. It eliminates the feasibility of using IrDA for hidden computing. Due to its RF nature Bluetooth is not subject to such limitations. In addition to wireless device connections up to 10m (and up to 100m if transmitter power is increased), devices need not be within line of sight and may connect through walls or other non-metal objects. Bluetooth could also be used in homenetworking applications. There is a need for networks that are simple to install and maintain. Wireless connections circumvent the hassle of adding wiring to existing residences. Other technologies cost more than $100 per node Bluetooth is designed to be low cost – eventually under $10 per unit. It is now $5 per unit.

DISADVANTAGES:
BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY:-
o Bluetooth devices are expected to be omnipresent and at some places assess to this devices by public users many have to be restricted.
o Personal privacy is at risk.
o The range cant be increased without compromising on power