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January 25th, 2006, 19:04 GMT · By Tudor Raiciu

Tiny Package, Maximum Mobility

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Trendnet has come up with a device that will surely appeal to mobility fans everywhere - the USB adapter that combines two widely used wireless standards: 802.11g WiFi & Bluetooth.

But what good would the combined standards do if the users lacked a decent speed? That is why the device employs the USB 2.0 standard, which can reach speeds of up to 55MB/sec.

By integrating
the two wireless access tools into one unit, a bridge between the Bluetooth-equipped cell phone and the PC has been created. While Bluetooth has become a common feature in newer cell phones, it is not always included as a standard feature in PCs.

By connecting the TBW-103UB to a regular laptop USB port, mobile users can now sync contact files, share photos, listen to music or make VoIP calls via their Bluetooth-equipped cell phone or headset. Simultaneously, users can surf the Internet via their WiFi connection.

In addition, the new unit can help extend wireless Internet access to the limits of the user's cell phone network by connecting a user's laptop through the phone's on-board Dial-up modem feature, which is often included in Bluetooth enabled cell-phones.

The device includes an adjustable antenna to help improve signal strength gain and transmission and has an average selling price of $69.99.

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