Once you’ve converted to Bluetooth technology, you can get rid of about 80% of the cords cluttering your laptop bag, desk, or - if you’re like me - the workspace formerly known as the dining room table.

In addition to the iconic earbud headset and the Mogo mouse, you can: print, network, type, surf, and get directions all via Bluetooth-based devices (see Palm and Amazon for some of the possibilities).

Converting to Bluetooth can be as simple as buying a ‘Bluetooth enabled’ computer or phone. Devices - like the headset, keyboard, or mouse - currently have a range of about 30 feet (10 meters).

One cool thing about Bluetooth operating via radio waves - the devices don’t have to be in sight of each other. Anyone who has ever pretzeled themselves trying to get the TV remote to work can appreciate the freedom of being able to walk away from a cell phone you’ve plugged into the charger. (Be advised though, most Bluetooth headset users have locked their cell phones in their cars at one point or another and walked away - only to have to run back when they realize what they’ve done.)

Fast as corded? It should feel that way - newer devices have connection speeds of up to 12Mbps.

Otherwise, you should remember on your buying spree that you can have up to 7 devices hooked up to your host (like the PC or phone). That’s what they call in Bluetooth-speak a piconet. But you can expand that limitation by purchasing a scatternet bridge that will augment your capability with another piconet.

What cords remain? Your monitor, and power.

For now.

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