Here’s an intriguing idea. Wireless Connectivity of USB Devices
While it is based on a fancy higher speed bluetooth-like technology (“Ultra-Wideband Technology” dontchaknow!) rather than Wi-fi it does represent some interesting ideas about the way things could go. Just not needing all the cables and whatnot would be good.
Belkin announces its new CableFree USB Hub, the industry’s first
USB Hub that does not require a cable to connect to the computer. This
Hub allows people to place their laptop anywhere in the room while
still maintaining wireless access to their USB devices, such as
printers, scanners, hard drives, and MP3 players. This is the first
UWB-enabled product to be introduced in the U.S. market.
