I knew that Bluetooth was a PAN technology. N standing for network. The Internet connectivity was really just a test to see if I could do it. Would have been nice, but not necessary. Range definitely was necesary.

The Belkin Bluetooth USB device claimed to have a 100m range.

From PalmOne's website: Bluetooth provides up to 720 Kbps data transfer within a range of 10 meters and up to 100 meters with a power boost. Unlike IrDA, which requires that devices be aimed at each other (line of sight), Bluetooth uses omni directional radio waves that can transmit through walls and other non-metal barriers.

I was ten feet away through one wall. My PDA could not connect. Definitely not good enough. Too bad really. The other negative was the cost. Noone had any in town for less than $80. It is cool, but not that cool.

The T3 does not have WiFi, but the Tungsten C does. A cow-orker who had a C has setup hotsync over WiFi. Maybe WiFi would have been the way to go, but I love the screen on the T3. Gorgeous. 8)