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Hewlett-Packard has released a Bluetooth Security Driver for the iPAQ h1900 and 2200 series Pocket PCs, such as the H-P iPAQ 2215 on sale at Amazon.com. infoSync World says that the significance of this Bluetooth security upgrade is that it:
...adds support for Combination Key pairing with other Bluetooth devices, which is required by a small number of Bluetooth handsets - such as the Nokia 6820 - to enable pairing and carry out subsequent communications.
In its coverage, Brighthand provides details on the benefits of Bluetooth Combination Keys:
The Bluetooth SIG recommends that combination keys be used, as they prevent the wireless communication between two devices being intercepted by a third device that had been paired with one of the original two.
So, if you're serious about becoming a Bluetooth power user, I'd recommend shopping for devices that support Bluetooth Combination Keys.
Posted by Dave Aiello in PDAs on June 26, 2004 01:46 PM