Serial Adapter enables communication with Bluetooth device.
Press Release Summary:
Connected to standard 9-pin serial port, Bluetooth Serial Adapter replaces traditional serial cables in products such as laptop computers, industrial data collection systems, and medical monitoring equipment. Plug-and-play solution requires no software and is compliant with Bluetooth 1.1 specifications. With range of up to 330 feet, adapter also supports authentication and encryption.
Original Press Release:
IOGEAR Replaces Cables with Bluetooth Serial Adapter
Irvine, CA - November 15, 2005 - Professionals in the industrial and medical fields can now eliminate tangled cables by transferring data to and from Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as POS terminals, bar code scanners and serial based printers, with the launch of IOGEAR's new Bluetooth Serial Adapter. The adapter is a compact device that connects to a standard 9-pin serial port to communicate with another Bluetooth enabled device.
When used in combination with other Bluetooth-enabled products, IOGEAR's Bluetooth Serial Adapter replaces traditional serial cables in products such as laptop computers, industrial data collection systems and medical monitoring equipment. With a range up to 330 feet, users can communicate with serial devices, well beyond the reach of conventional cables.
"Hospitals, laboratories and manufacturing facilities are often overrun by a web of cables. It is essential to their jobs that they are able to send and receive critical information immediately from any location," said Miranda Su, vice president of sales and marketing at IOGEAR Inc. "With our Bluetooth Serial Adapter, users can quickly, easily and affordably move to wireless communications using existing equipment."
IOGEAR's product is priced at $99.95 (MSRP) and is available immediately from all major catalog resellers, online resellers and selected retail outlets. With no software required, the Bluetooth Serial Adapter is a true plug-n-play solution. All users need to do is to insert the serial adapter in serial RS-232 equipment with a DB-9 connection. It is fully compliant with Bluetooth 1.1 specifications and supports authentication and encryption.
For further information on IOGEAR products, please visit www.iogear.com.
About IOGEAR
IOGEAR, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA, is a leading connectivity manufacturer that provides complete KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Data Storage, Networking, Wi-Fi, FireWire, USB (Universal Serial Bus), Bluetooth, HomePlug and Peripheral solutions. The company targets home users, mobile professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses.
IOGEAR has consistently provided products that incorporate innovative technology, delivering to the end-user outstanding functionality and capability. As one of the only true manufacturers in the industry, IOGEAR offers high quality products backed by the service and support that consumers demand. IOGEAR offers 24/7 tech support by calling 1-866-946-4327.
The company distributes products throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. For further information, please visit IOGEAR"s Web site at www.iogear.com.
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