14 DAY TRIAL // Wireless connectivity was a big step forward for the IT industry and the first mobile and, especially, handheld devices to gain this ability were looked upon in awe as they 'breathed' knowledge into each other. While wireless technologies such as WiFi and Bluetooth are widely known and used in most of today's electronics, there are other solutions that are being heavily promoted even if they haven't, so far, seen widespread adoption. One such technology is the TransferJet, a wireless connectivity solution which, over very short distances, can reach data transfer rates of 560 Mbps (according to its developer Sony).
TransferJet was initially debuted two years ago and has since been heavily promoted. Among the companies backing this wireless connectivity solutions are its developer Sony as well as Canon, Kodak, Toshiba, Panasonic, Nikon, Samsung, Sony Erricson and Sharp, among others. Still, it is very young technology and will require a very high hardware support if it is to ever ramp up and reach the mainstream.
According to Sony, TransferJet is a technology which enables intercommunication between electronics positioned within at most 3 cm from each other. Indeed, this distance is quite small but, when these conditions are met, they can wirelessly send data at the aforementioned speed of up to 560 Mbps. Granted, Bluetooth and WiFi transfers have a higher level of security, but they cannot boast of being capable of achieving so intense transfer rates.
The TransferJet will start its long voyage towards the mainstream market by being implemented, initially, into four devices set to debut in Japan. One such product is the 8Gb Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo data card. The technology will also be featured in the TX7 and HX5V digital cameras, as well as the VAIO F laptop.
The data card is expected to eventually become available in capacities of 16 GB and 32 GB. Specifications may be found on its official product page.