New method under testing

[Amiethest]

OK, and the signal booster you had set up? What's the actual name of the type of technology? I know nothing and it's difficult to research on the internet when you don't know what it's called!

[digger600]

So is the software called texmex? sorry for being such a idiot

what do people recommend, a text file, image, or something else?

[Harvez]

Originally Posted by Amiethest

OK, and the signal booster you had set up? What's the actual name of the type of technology? I know nothing and it's difficult to research on the internet when you don't know what it's called!

Bluetooth Marketing for Bluetooth Marketing, Bluetooth Advertising and Proximity Marketing

So is the software called texmex? sorry for being such a idiot

what do people recommend, a text file, image, or something else?

Bluetooth Marketing, Bluetooth Advertising
I use images made in photoshop

[Amiethest]

Originally Posted by Harvez

Bluetooth Marketing for Bluetooth Marketing, Bluetooth Advertising and Proximity Marketing



Bluetooth Marketing, Bluetooth Advertising
I use images made in photoshop

Sorry I'm confused?

EDIT: Sorry, I'm a muppet!

[Amiethest]

Is yours the 1km ? for about £100?

[Jackc£10]

Has anybody found free alternatives to the software or at least a cheaper option.
Thanks

[eonbar]

BLUE 2 | Bluetooth Advertising Bluetooth Marketing software Blue2 250m = Software £69

still need the transmitted / long range thingy. it all seems to be he same hardware idea tho, the XRange2000 ...

Long Range Bluetooth 1.0 - XRange2000 is a long range Bluetooth transmitter - SharewarePlaza

but im confused as it comes with a disk? just an install disk do you think? so used to everything either being plug'n'play or internet download these days.

the software can't be too difficult to rip / create / torrent or something? just needs to be done. not that i'd do that, as i'd definatly buy the software ... just saying is all lol

EDIT: when picking software i'd probably go for something which has alot of stats analysis, visulisation etc, so you can see your targets / audience / users / data sets etc. would be useful

[eonbar]

double post i know. maximum sozzzzzzz

Merlin Wireless - Bluetooth,Embedded Serial Bluetooth Modules, Bluetooth Cable Replacement Systems and Bluetooth Servers AIRcable Host XR

The only long-range (10 km-class) Bluetooth® USB "Dongle".

Key Features:

* Bluetooth 2.0-compatible
* Standard USB connector
* Works with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X
* 1 km external antenna included
* Extended range
* No external power needed
* Aluminum case for reduced interference and increased sensitivity
* Extends the range of your existing bluetooth devices
* Built on AIRcable's Bluetusk™ long-range technology.

The AIRcable Host XR, equipped with an extremely powerful, highly-sensitive Bluetooth transmitter, can achieve an unparalleled range.

You can expect to achieve a range of 1km with the Host XR straight out of the box. With a 9 dBi omni-directional antenna, the extended range is up to 2 km, and with the 18 dBi directional antenna, it is up to 10 km.

Given its high sensitivity, it can extend the range of weaker Bluetooth devices like cell phones and headsets by hundreds of metres. With most other devices only capable of a maximum range of 10 metres, no other Bluetooth device comes even close.

Plus, this long-range Bluetooth transmitter connects to any computer with a Bluetooth connection and can handle virtually any Bluetooth profile available. Uses include standard data, streaming data, headset communication (like Skype calls) and stereo headphone communication.

With the AIRcable Host XR you can also extend the range of communication from your PC to other Bluetooth devices.

The AIRcable Host XR\'s Bluetooth radio receiver is many times more sensitive than the average Bluetooth device.

The AIRcable Host XR is supplied with a USB power lead.

i think this is the 9dBi antenna extender for a tenner
Merlin Wireless - Bluetooth,Embedded Serial Bluetooth Modules, Bluetooth Cable Replacement Systems and Bluetooth Servers AIRcable Antenna

but cant find the 18?? chances are not more than £20 tho. 10km is mental tho? how can that be? if i could send a message out to every mobile phone with bluetooth enabled within 10km, i'd be laughing!! surly even if only 0.1% signed up that would be thousands of pounds?

[CCOLUMBOO]

The 10K option is directional unlike the 1/2k which is radius

[xploit]

AIRcable Host XR Long-range Bluetooth Dongle — The Gadgeteer

Not a great review :/

[eonbar]

Originally Posted by CCOLUMBOO

The 10K option is directional unlike the 1/2k which is radius

even so with a 2km antenna you'd be looking at about 12,560,000 squared meters and with a 10km antenna with a 15 degree radius you'd bosh about 13,085,000 squared meters in one go. leave it on for an hour, rotate 15 degrees and get the same area, again, again, repeat etc.

Originally Posted by Xploit

AIRcable Host XR Long-range Bluetooth Dongle — The Gadgeteer

Not a great review :/

yeh, not a great review. But he was in a basement which is mental for buggering your signal. i know at my house we had an extension and the walls got lined with metal foiled coated insulation and no wifi at all gets thru it. sunny day tho, sitting outside in the center of london would get better distance obviously, or even just not being in a basement, lol. if you hung it outside your window / in your garden whist your at home???

if your in a shopping center you may need to get a little bit of privacy. if i saw someone with that on a table id think 'bomb' personally, or WTF is that massive antenna for... and that's a serious comment from me for once!


that blue2 software tho seems kinda sweet. features look awsome. i recon if this method is refined that there will be some good localised results for people. especially if you have the location/job/availability etc ...

[the_icks]

you should set your screensaver as a great big countdown! lol

[gpow]

How about making an adapted version of one of these How To: Building a BlueSniper Rifle - Part 1 : Introduction

A bluetooth sniper.

[MJ10]

I'm gutted, I'm in the perfect location right now (the London Apple Store) but have none of the stuff yet as I've not had time to sit at a co puter and sort it out!

Just on my iPhone so can't really do anything

Been putting my quickfreeipad.co.uk page on every iMac I can though! Looks really good on a 27" scream though! Nice and eye catching with the tempting Free iPad picture!!

[MJ10]

Originally Posted by eonbar

do you know if you can do different adverts on a 'swap' type basis. i work at the slug and lettuce, and my manager said that if i could do 50/50 slug promotion to iMoose promotion he'd let me leave it plugged into the socket, behind the bar (within range of the street) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

I work in the food part for Reading Oracle which gets 250,000 people passing thru its doors on a SATURDAY alone!!!, most of which pass by my restaurant to and from the multistory carparks. although i would be targeting people in and around the restaurant sitting down, how long do they need to be within range for such devices / softwares to spit out the promotion?

also, if you have a Macbook or something, can you just bosh the software Via parallels? i woulda thought so but am not to sure on hardware restrictions etc????

Wow mate good shout! I go there now and then so will look out for your ad!!

May just pop into s&l and see the man behind the moose!!

[Origamiguy]

Originally Posted by eonbar

also, if you have a Macbook or something, can you just bosh the software Via parallels? i woulda thought so but am not to sure on hardware restrictions etc????

Don't Macbooks have bluetooth hardware in them already?
Surely there's some appropriate software for mac....

[arcticfox]

Originally Posted by Origamiguy

Don't Macbooks have bluetooth hardware in them already?
Surely there's some appropriate software for mac....

macbooks do indeed have bluetooth, though I wouldnt have a clue where to start, lol

[Evil_Santa]

What a brilliant idea.....i already have a netbook i got from FJ last year......

[Amiethest]

I'm thinking that the range on the bluetooth might be stupidly small on integrated bluetooth though.

[Origamiguy]

Originally Posted by Amiethest

I'm thinking that the range on the bluetooth might be stupidly small on integrated bluetooth though.

good point. didn't think of that.