Hi Daniel Limitations of small file size and slow transfer speed are accepted, but Bluetooth has three possible advantages.
1. Documentation says files can be "pushed" or "pulled" between computers. AirDrop needs operations on both computers. 2. Files can come-from and go-to anywhere in the file structure of two computers, including external drives. AirDrop can only write the file to the Downloads folder. 3. Files are copied just once - from source to desination. (An extension of point 2.) Less chance of data corruption that can occur when more than one copy/paste action is taken. There may another disadvantage - the tedious set up arrangements including pre-setting the destination folder (may not be able to allocate the folder on the fly). So, one day, when the garden needs work and I don't, I may look at how Bluetooth performs in practice! My initial question was resolved - yes, Bluetooth can be used to transfer files between two Macs. I will probably continue to use AirDrop for any file transfer as it is so very convenient. Cheers Alan On 24/05/2013, at 8:26 PM, Daniel Kerr <dan...@macwizardry.com.au> wrote: > I wouldn't be using Bluetooth to move a file either. It's ok for very little > things,..but not good for much else. > From memory Bluetooth works about 2MB/sec, USB1 is 12MB/sec, Firewire400 is > 400MB/sec, USB2 is 480MB/sec,…and so on,… > (I can keep going if anyone still wants to play,…lol) > > Kind regards > Daniel > > Sent from my iPhone 5 > > --- > Daniel Kerr > MacWizardry > > Phone: 0414 795 960 > Email: <daniel AT macwizardry.com.au> > Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> > > > **For everything Apple** > > On 24/05/2013, at 7:38 PM, Alan Smith <sma...@iinet.net.au> wrote: > >> Closing thread - - >> >> Found more documentation on Bluetooth and an article in a Snow Leopard >> manual. I can now see how to set it up and send a file but it seems to be >> fiddly. I'll persevere when I have time and then test it for practical use. >> >> Thanks >> Alan >> >> On 23/05/2013, at 4:04 PM, Alan Smith <sma...@iinet.net.au> wrote: >> >>> re-sending in Plain Text - - - >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>>> From: Alan Smith <sma...@iinet.net.au> >>>> Subject: Re: Bluetooth File Exchange >>>> Date: 23 May 2013 2:22:52 PM AWST >>>> To: wamug@wamug.org.au >>>> >>>> Hi Ronni >>>> >>>> Terriffic! But how can I actually send a file? I went through all the >>>> set up procedures, read the Apple Support articles, and restarted both >>>> iMacs, but still can't find a way to send a selected file. And Finder >>>> Share menu does not include Bluetooth as a "send" medium. What am I >>>> missing? >>>> >>>> Am I looking at this the wrong way? Is Bluetooth File Exchange for people >>>> without a network? That is, would I need to put my file to be "sent" in >>>> my public shared folder, and then the second computer can invoke Bluetooth >>>> to see (and copy) the file? >>>> >>>> Love AirDrop, but it can ony receive files to the Downloads folder. >>>> Bluetooth default can be changed to receive files to any folder, or to an >>>> attached external hard drive. Main interest in Bluetooth was to only copy >>>> the file once - I have concerns about data corruption as files are moved >>>> and copied two or three times around a home network just to get from point >>>> A to point B. Just a thought, perhaps Time Capsule would do a better job >>>> in transferring files: I'll have to read up the TC specs/features to see >>>> if it possible. >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> Alan >>>> >>>> >>>> On 23/05/2013, at 1:19 PM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Alan, >>>>> >>>>> Yes, you can send files with Bluetooth to other Macs on your local >>>>> Network. >>>>> But AirDrop is faster as it uses WiFi and doesn't require passwords, >>>>> setup, or special settings. >>>>> Sharing is simple 'Drag & Drop'. >>>>> >>>>> AirDrop: >>>>> Click the AirDrop icon in the sidebar of a Finder window on both >>>>> computers. >>>>> The user pictures and computer names of those near you appear in the >>>>> AirDrop window. >>>>> Drag the item you want to share to another person's picture. Or use the >>>>> Share button in a Finder Window. >>>>> Once that person accepts the file, it's transferred directly to their >>>>> downloads folder. >>>>> >>>>> Sending Files via Bluetooth: >>>>> System Preferences > Sharing - turn Bluetooth ON >>>>> When receiving items: Accept & Save (to save all items to your computer) >>>>> or select another option >>>>> Folder for accepted items: Downloads (or other location) >>>>> >>>>> When other devices browse: "Always Allow" (let's devices browse your >>>>> computer) or "Ask what to do" >>>>> Folder others can browse: Public >>>>> --- >>>>> Applications > Utilities - Bluetooth File Exchange >>>>> File > Send File >>>>> Share your files using Bluetooth >>>>> <http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10786> >>>>> >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> Ronni >>>>> >>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >>>>> >>>>> On 22/05/2013, at 12:28 PM, Alan Smith <sma...@iinet.net.au> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Can files be copied between Macs using Bluetooth, or is Bluetooth just >>>>>> for sending items from a portable device (e.g. smart phone) to a Mac? >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, Alan >>>>>> >>>>>> Alan Smith >>>>>> Late 2012 iMac 27" Intel Quad Core i5 3.2Ghz 8GB RAM - OSX 10.8.3 >>>>>> Late 2009 iMac 21.5" Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 12G RAM - OSX 10.8.3 >>>>>> iPad2; ATV2; iPhone5 >>>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
