Cell phones to replace laptops? Hmmm…..strange but not out of the ordinary for a lot of users.
TV viewership still falling
Video game players are turning off the television. Television rating have been falling for some time as younger, video game players 18-34 are not spending time in-front of their TVs.
Northwest Airlines is going to trim costs and become more competitive by selling more of its tickets over the web. It’s charging air travelers an extra fee for buying tickets from an airline sales representative.
Bluetooth headsets for MP3 players
We should be seeing the release of wireless headsets that support stereo audio, promising a new generation of untethered MP3 players and music-enabled cell phones. For reasons unknown there could be a divide between using standards-based technologies like Bluetooth or proprietary systems, which raise the potential for incompatibility in the marketplace.
Zeevo Inc. and Cambridge Silicon Radio are releasing Bluetooth products this week that support stereo sound. These products are to be ready for the Christmas shopping season.
Bluetooth your BMW
On the heels of iPod integration into your BMW, the car company also added Bluetooth support for your cell phone…
BMW Universal-Hands-Free System with Bluetooth Wireless Technology.
Revolutionary wireless technology allow you to create a hands-free communication system in your BMW with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone. Just bring your cell hone into the cabin of your 3 Series and you will be able to send and receive calls through the vehicle’s electronic hands-free system. As long as your BMW and your cell phone are both turned on, you don’t even have to place the cell phone in a cradle — it can stay in your briefcase or handbag. The system also features an advanced voice recognition system for true hands-free dialing.
Original BMW Accessories Catalog – PD10402-100M (Page 41)
ULF Bluetooth module for Sedans and Sports Wagons form 3/03-on:
Part #:84 21 0 934 552 Price:$435.00
ULF installation kit:
Part #:84 11 0 302 639 Price:$164.00
**Not available for 2004 vehicles equipped with BMW Assist.