Teaching Your Parents All About Bluetooth

Let's face it. Grown-ups just don't get it. In this fast-paced world of technology, parents would rather stick to their "old school"� ways instead of learning the "new cool"� ideas of convenience and communication. Kids, it's time to turn the tables and teach your parents a few things now.

The key to making them understand that wireless communication is a must in today's lifestyle is simplicity. It's doubtful they will immediately grasp the concept of low power consumption, interference immunity and advanced audio distribution, so it's up to the children to break down highly technical words into several approaches that parents will understand.

Start by printing out a copy of glossary terms from Bluetooth's Web site, Bluetooth.com, for the new students to look over. Their faces may sport a puzzled look, but be patient; high-tech vocabulary can sometimes be overwhelming for beginners. Now it's time to start throwing around words they will understand.

Just follow these scripts:

Convenient: "Even though I'm young, my life is full of responsibility and activity. I understand that it can sometimes be difficult tracking me down. The answer is to provide me with a mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless service. That way, there's absolutely no way for me to escape you when it's time to come home. You can also push off some of those pesky chores onto me, such as picking up a gallon of milk on the way home from school or checking the mail. Now, wouldn't that save you some time throughout your busy day?"�

"And, when I say no escaping you, I really mean it. Bluetooth has short-range services, which connect portable computers, cars, stereo headsets and MP3 players. Amazingly enough, up to eight devices can be connected together in a network. If you have a headset with Bluetooth as your provider, we can reach each other you when you are driving without you having to search around for your phone. As you always say, safety is of the utmost importance."�

"Not only will this new-age technology help you to better organize your home life, business transactions will be a breeze. With Bluetooth, you also obtain the means to print and fax and coordinate personal digital assistant, laptop and mobile phone services. If you synchronize your daily schedule and phone number list, there's no way you'll ever miss an important meeting or appointment again."�

Inexpensive: "You know how some cell phone companies charge you for the phone and service? Not Bluetooth. There is no additional cost for service after purchasing the phone, or any other piece of equipment you choose. At least there will be no surprise service costs that could put a damper on our tight budget."�

Easy set-up: "What can I say other than wireless, wireless, wireless! No charger. No cords. Let's face it. You're not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to hooking up or putting together. However, you don't have to be a technical genius to operate and understand Bluetooth. Fortunately, there is no way on earth you can get your wires crossed! Going wireless is cool, and Bluetooth is really easy to install and boot up. All you have to do is match the profiles of the Bluetooth devices you want connected. If all else fails, there are several sites that provide you with step-by-step set-up instructions. One of the best is mobem.com."�

"Along with easy hook up, the "Can you hear me now's?"� of the mechanical world are slim to none. In other words, there is very little interference within products. This is because Bluetooth weeds out what frequencies are being used and mingles around until the perfect rhythm is found."�

Life-changing: "So in essence, Bluetooth simply makes life easier and more fun. In this ever-changing fast-paced world, it's easy to get left behind. But Bluetooth heightens you to a new sense of micromanagement, along with the simplicity of having the world at your fingertips. It attempts to alleviate stress by helping to better organize your day, reduces the worry of missing phone calls, and eliminates clutter, graduating from paperless to wireless. Bluetooth technology helps you stay in communication with everyone around you, including business associates, friends and acquaintances, and most importantly"¦me!"�