Bluetooth

ajm · 2 Mar 2006 at 07:53

I am looking for a Bluetooth adapter to use on my phone and when i get one a pda with satnav.I am looking for 100m(class 1 i think it is) and it to be usb 2. Or is there no difference in usb 2 and 1 where bluetooth is concerned? Also would like it to be cheap as possible.

Make model and price please.

Psypher5 · 2 Mar 2006 at 09:49

Just got a cheap 15quid generic thing here, works fine. [Removed]

Revisit the FAQ.

Otacon

Mujja · 2 Mar 2006 at 10:21

Class 1 is 100m and don't cost much more than the 10m ones nowadays.
USB v USB2 won't make a difference as even USB has enough bandwidth for bluetooth which is approx 700kbps. USB1 is 11Mbps.

I've had a couple of Belkin ones on the past. 2 year warranty.

ajm · 3 Mar 2006 at 10:53

@Psypher5

Can't seem to find the one you are referring to but will have another scout round.

@Mujja

Thanks for the info, i will go for the USB1 type and class 1.Now just need to find one cheap.

ajm · 22 Apr 2006 at 11:31

Now got a Samsung D500 and need a bluetooth adapter for it...brand and prices please?

MeatLoaf · 22 Apr 2006 at 12:42

Just get the MSI one from here. £8 seems a bargain.

TheVoice · 22 Apr 2006 at 13:57

I've got a Belkin 100m one - works well, software is decent but could be better. It's better than the default Windows XP Bluetooth stuff, anyway.

ajm · 22 Apr 2006 at 18:19

So is it best to install software if it comes with it?

hp7909 · 22 Apr 2006 at 18:24

ajm said:
So is it best to install software if it comes with it?

Find the bluetooth software in XP SP2 better

Albaba · 22 Apr 2006 at 19:38

I just got a generic one and it works fine, not too sure about the range tho.
Great thing is i can control my pc with my mobile phone! Works just like a remote for media player or in desktop mode it acts just like a mouse, truly wonderful!
Sony Ericsson W800i BTW

Albaba

ajm · 22 Apr 2006 at 20:36

Just get the MSI one from here. £8 seems a bargain.

Yes it does until you add the delivery charge on,it more than doubles in price.If i decide to go for that i will have to wait until i need more stuff to make it worth while.

hp7909 · 23 Apr 2006 at 05:02

Albaba said:
I just got a generic one and it works fine, not too sure about the range tho.
Great thing is i can control my pc with my mobile phone! Works just like a remote for media player or in desktop mode it acts just like a mouse, truly wonderful!
Sony Ericsson W800i BTW

Albaba

Same here. Generic stick + k700i = Can control Windows Media Center

Also, use a software called floAt's Mobile Agent. Can send SMSs, backup my phonebook, calendar e.t.c. very good for SE's.

Energize · 23 Apr 2006 at 06:15

Dont spend any extra on a 100meter one, drains battery much much faster and most other devices are only 10meters anyway so youd still have to be within 10meters. Most pdas have bluetooth built in now.

ajm · 23 Apr 2006 at 08:47

So do PDA's have a limit of 10m aswell as phones?

hp7909 · 23 Apr 2006 at 09:50

The cheap generic one I've got uses this. Not bad, eh?

Can't tell you where to get cos of forum rules

But its sooo cheap (unless they've gone up recently).

ajm · 23 Apr 2006 at 17:42

I maybe ordering some other stuff so might go for the MSI BToes 100M Bluetooth USB Dongle (NW-000-MS) Price: £12.95 (£15.22 Including VAT at 17.5%). Is it worth it?