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Originally Posted by rcg
One other protocol that is disabled is Serial mode... which is used for Bluetooth modem and sync operations.
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It is not that Bluetooth protocols are "disabled". Instead, BB has only written two Bluetooth software profiles (handsfree and handset) apparently due to security concerns.
A Bluetooth Dial Up Network (DUN) profile is needed for a notebook to connect via the 7100t's modem wirelessly (you can apparently connect a notebook to the 7100t's modem via USB cable today - see post in other thread). For Bluetooth keyboard functionality, BB would need implement a full HID Bluetooth profile. A serial profile allows for wireless synch'ing as indicated above. I believe that only a little software work would be needed to enable Bluetooth keyboard support if BB deems security OK.
I'm coming from a PocketPC / Nokia 3650 combination in which I had Bluetooth modem, sync, keyboard, handsfree, and headset support. Please keep in mind that Bluetooth is a point-to-point protocol and thus only one connection can be active at a time.
I understand that the Serial and DUN profiles could cause security issues. However, I believe BB could implement a HID profile for keyboard support with minimal risk (or offer users the option to enable the profile). This would allow users to use a full size keyboard when needed for long emails. Finally, bluetooth modem support really isn't needed assuming we can connect via USB. (I'll confirm upon receiving my 7100t on Friday.)