The difference between Bluetooth and Blackberry technology is simple to understand. However, because a Blackberry (a device) and Bluetooth (a chip that can be implemented in a variety of electronic devices) both enable wireless communication, it’s easy to confuse them. It is further complicated when the two work together, blurring the line between what each one can do.

Bluetooth Technology
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that establishes communication between electronic devices within a short range of each other. It eliminates the use of cables and wires and allows devices to transmit information to each other, such as voice data, images or files. Examples of Bluetooth are hands-free headsets used with cell phones or computers sending files wirelessly to a nearby printer. Even new devices are being designed to include Bluetooth serviceses, such as the Palm Bluetooth Wireless keyboard.

Blackberry Technology
A Blackberry is a smart phone that uses the cellular phone network for nearly unlimited mobility. It gives the user access to a variety of communication and messaging tools through the Internet, as well as basic cell phone capability. This is done via a dedicated server that delivers data to the phone. Between e-mail, games, maps, music and video, Blackberry is an all-in-one handheld personal communications device.

Interaction
A Blackberry can host a Bluetooth profile, along with other profiles, giving the Blackberry the advantages that Bluetooth technology has to offer. The low power usage of Bluetooth won’t drain out the Blackberry battery too quickly, and it allows the Blackberry to quickly and easily communicate with other Bluetooth-compatible equipment. For example, a Blackberry with Bluetooth enabled can connect wirelessly to a Bluetooth headset for phone calls or to a Bluetooth-compatible computer to download photos or Word documents.