The Bundle and presentation and features
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this motherboard is the Bluetooth support it provides. Bluetooth is basically a short-range radio-based, wireless medium for connecting various Bluetooth-powered devices to one another without the need for wires. It's handy if you want to transfer small files between computers, use your Bluetooth-enabled devices, and cut-down on the general mess wires create.
I've taken the picture from the other Bluetooth MSI motherboard that I've reviewed as it does exactly the same job. The only difference is that it requires a cable to connect to the motherboard as the Bluetooth slot is located directly below the CNR slot.
Bluetooth is a worthy addition if you already possess the relevant devices. The majority of people, as yet, don't own more than one Bluetooth device. Therefore, in an attempt to extend the usefulness of the kit provided, MSI have also had the foresight to bundle an USB-powered transceiver key so you can effectively connect up another PC / laptop (assuming it has USB support) for Bluetooth wireless connectivity. You simply install the software that is provided on a relevant disc and plug in the key and away you go.
The above picture highlights some of the options open to you once you have two PCs connected together. You need to set a few things up for your particular requirements but the basics are there. Bluetooth has a range of around 10m and an effective transfer speed of 1 Mbps or 125KB/s.
The above picture shows me getting the Aquanox benchmark from my server via the Bluetooth connection. I timed a 10MB transfer chunk and found that my average speed was around 50KB/s, a reasonable amount lower than the 125KB/s maximum throughput. This has to be tempered by the fact that the server is 7 or so metres away and the signal has to travel through 2 walls.
