Dell and Lenovo are (finally) bringing to market laptops with wireless USBs.

The Dell Inspiron 1720 notebook  has (wait for it…..) FIVE USB ports and was among the first certified   by theUSB Implementers Forum.  It should start shipping in 3Q 2007.

Lenovo, which - despite being the 4th largest PC manufacturer in the world - is less well known, will be packaging USB in its Thinkpad T61.
What’s so cool about Wireless USB?

It enables peripherals like printers, cameras, hard drives, etc. to connect to laptops without a USB cable from distances of up to 16 to 25 feet.

Of course, the MoGo mouse has been wireless from the start.

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It’s officially official, the world is getting more and more mobile every single day.  The days of cables, clutter, heavy computers and cell phones the size of giant walkie talkies (think Zach Morris on Saved by the Bell) have come and gone and the days of Bluetooth, MoGo Mouses and Headsets, miniature cell phones, and yes, cableless USB laptops have started.

They are calling it “Wireless USB” (how original) and so far there are 2 laptops that have been approved for it, the Dell Inspiron 1720, and the Lenovo T61.  According to the article over at CNet, “Wireless USB will enable peripherals like printers, cameras, mice and hard drives to connect to a PC without a USB cable from distances of up to 16 to 25 feet. As Wireless USB is just beginning to be rolled out for consumers, Wireless USB hubs will be required to connect PCs and peripherals at first….”

Hmm, sounds a lot like Bluetooth.  I don’t know, I think this will definitely revolutionize computer accessories and add-ons, but personally, I’m very curious to see where the Bluetooth industry will go from here.  I see big things in both technology’s futures, so it will be very fun seeing what innovations are made.  I feel like I see innovation on a daily basis working for MoGo right now, and it’s fun to be on the cutting edge.

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