Santa Cruz based Wireless Cables Inc. (WCI) has unveiled a new Bluetooth ‘dongle’ capable of reaching almost 19 miles. The AIRcable, as it’s named, connects via USB and is good for Linux, OS X, and Windows.

And as you may know and as WCI says, typical Bluetooth dongles have an average reach of about 30 feet. But don’t get too excited, the antenna included with the AIRcable Host XR only offers a range of about .6 miles; with the AIRcable Industrial XR doing the 18 miles and apparently needing professional installation. The Host XR will go for about $130 with the Industrial XR for $300.

Santa Cruz based Wireless Cables Inc. (WCI) has unveiled a new Bluetooth ‘dongle’ capable of reaching almost 19 miles. The AIRcable, as it’s named, connects via USB and is good for Linux, OS X, and Windows.

And as you may know and as WCI says, typical Bluetooth dongles have an average reach of about 30 feet. But don’t get too excited, the antenna included with the AIRcable Host XR only offers a range of about .6 miles; with the AIRcable Industrial XR doing the 18 miles and apparently needing professional installation. The Host XR will go for about $130 with the Industrial XR for $300.