USB has become the current standard as far as connecting devices is concerned and so, if you are someone that tends to spend a lot of time working on your computer you will more than likely find it necessary to use a USB port to remain connected is it with a keyboard or mouse device. It is also believed that, at present, more than two billion users are using USB devices.
Very Popular
The USB first became popular in the year 2000 and since its launch has always been a hit with users. With our greater reliance on computers, it is not hard to figure out why the USB has also become a major part of our computing requirements. A few years after the initial launch of the USB, Bluetooth wireless USB was introduced and it too gained a lot of acceptance and soon became very popular as well.
The main reason why the Bluetooth wireless USB has become so popular is because it has helped to do away with need of connecting devices through use of wires. With no cluttered wires and cables to deal with, users found in the Bluetooth wireless USB an answer to their prayers for uncluttered and convenient connectivity.
Though Americans were the first to sample Bluetooth wireless USB; Europeans and Asians too soon caught the bug and so now such form of USB has become popular throughout the entire world. The only major competition to the Bluetooth wireless USB comes from the wireless USB and therefore, before you choose one option over the other it will pay to know how each differs from the other.
The main difference between wireless and Bluetooth wireless USB is that of speed. Mercifully, you will be able to notice quite a lot of difference in terms of individual speeds between each type of USB with the Bluetooth wireless USB being faster – at least at a distance of up to five meters. However, as distance increases, both types of USBs will become slower; though it must be said that the wireless USB is supposed to be quicker than the Bluetooth wireless USB.
A major drawback to using a Bluetooth wireless USB is that of security and unfortunately these devices are not very secure because their signals can easily be hijacked which is not the case when using a wireless USB.
Another kind of Bluetooth product that can be interesting to use and know more about is the Bluetooth wireless audio adapter, which is made by many leading manufacturers including Sony.
Before you decide on buying a Bluetooth wireless USB makes sure that you know how to handle security issues as well speed issues.