Bluetooth disappearing

I know there are numerous posts on the solution to this issue. It ranges from resetting your firmware, to resetting your power management to rebooting and removing your battery for a few minutes. My own bluetooth unavailable issue is solved by merely a reboot.
What I am deeply concerned about is the wide spread nature of this issue. After perusing the posts on this board, I can conclude many people have this issue and it isn't limited to powerbooks, but exist also on Mini's, iMacs etc.
The second concern with this problem is the frequency it occurs at. Personally, I've had it happen to me twice already since I purchased my Powerbook a mere 2 weeks ago.
I find it unacceptle to have my Bluetooth disappear on me every few days forcing a reboot. I was hoping Apple knows about this issue, and there is a plan for a fix.

I tried the Apple help desk to get their help with this problem with a Plantronics 2500 headset. ('Headset? What's a headset?,' asked the help desk.) They said they supported only mice and keyboards. Sorry. Go ask Plantronics what to do.
Apple should get more involved with their products. I guess this is the downside of success, either that or Steve is having so much fun with the iPod he cant get interested in his bread and butter product line....
JRRudert

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