Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter

Advantages: Small and Discrete. Easy to install and use. 10m range.
Disadvantages: Not as fast as a serial cable or infra-red.

...This is a great piece of kit. I bought it so I could transfer files between my phone and computer, but it can be used with any bluetooth device such as a PDA or laptop. The manual simply explains how to install the dongle and I installed it without any trouble in minutes. The dongle is USB 1.1 compatable and is truely plug and play. You can disable the bluetooth connection in the dongle settings so you don't have to keep disconnecting the adapter from your PC if your worried about someone trying to connect to your computer. Start using the product, just give your PC a name in the Bluetooth software and any bluetooth device will be able to detect it straight away. The easiest way to transfer files in my opinion is to right-click on a file and select "Send To > Bluetooth Device" You can even highlight multiple files and send them as...

mikenewborn 02.05.2005 · Read review
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Long in the (Blue)tooth

Advantages: 100m Range, Compact Design, Great Software
Disadvantages: Price

...Bluetooth is one of those "nearly" technologies. You know the ones, they promise to change the way we live and they nearly deliver. In the case of Bluetooth, the claims were for a wireless "Personal Area Network" that would link up all of your electronic devices and allow them to work in harmony with anything else that you came into range of. It was on this promise of an easier, automated way of life that I bought my Belkin Bluetooth widget. Measuring barely 70mm x 20mm x 6mm it's a compact, slimline design that doesn't hog too much space either side of your USB port, meaning you can still use the port next to it should you need to. It doesn't stick out too far from the USB port either, and so doesn't snag too often which is particularly important if you are using it with a laptop! The single LED (blue, obviously) flashes...

LegendaryMrDude 29.12.2004 · Read review
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Bluetooth advantages

Advantages: Small
Disadvantages: Expensive

...the adaptor and get it working in a few minutes. The Installation also has a special pdf document for XP SP2 upgrade users. Why I went for this product ***************************** I purchased this product basically because i wanted to link up my Zire 72 PDA to the internet. I was reading the articles on the internet and found out that I can hook up my PDA to the internet through the USB Bluetooth adaptor. I was able to setup the connection between the PDA and my laptop very quickly without any issues. The sad part is that I am still not able to make the internet browsing on my Zire 72 work yet. Warranty ********** It comes with a one year warranty. Customer Service ******************** I have had no problems with the USB adaptor as such so did not have any chance to interact with the customer service. I could find...

bpg2504 09.08.2005 · Read review
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Baby Bluetooth

Advantages: BTv1.2 better for voice, Tiny, very small and did I mention diminutive
Disadvantages: Err...cap can drop off...does that count?

...I bought this bluetooth (BT) device so I could connect my notepad to my mobile phone (SonyEricsson K750i) wirelessly; quick summary:I've had it 6 months and it works a treat. My version is Part # F8T009uk, which is the enhanced BTv1.2 version. It looks identical to the v1.1 version so watch out if you want the improved voice features apparently offered by v1.2 as some shops may try and flog you their old stock. I got lucky on this front as I originally ordered this kit from Amazon but it was out of stock, so I cancelled. Next day I just happened to see that the new version had come out and so picked that up in PCWorld at the same price as Amazon (14.99 GBP). Opinion: This thing is TINY! I have used USB dongles before for such things as a USB 54g connection and this is the smallest thing yet (it actually looks bigger on screen...

debcrane 13.01.2006 (17.01.2006) · Read review
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BELKIN USB Adapter (10M)- Connect PC to Phone

Advantages: Small, Sleek, Connects to Phones, Good Coverage, Slim, fast, easy install
Disadvantages: Cap can get lost as it is quite small

...I have had this little product for about 4 Months now and I can say it is a wonderful little thing. The model I have is the: Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter * Class 2; v1.2 10m This model is currently available for £8.99 on amazon (£3 cheaper than what I paid for it) and I can say it is the best thing I have bought. The reason why I bought this adapter was to connect my phone to my laptop and PC. <<*What it Does*>> This small and sleek adapter enables you to connect 2 or more bluetooth devices to each other wirelessly. This includes devices such as Mobile Phones and PDA's. I have connected both my Samsung D500 and Sony Ericsson W800i to my Laptop all at the same time. The coverage distance for this particular device is 10 metres therefore it makes it easy to pick up the bluetooth signals easily, although a much...

ky_9988 08.02.2006 · Read review
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Belkin Bluetooth Adaptor

Advantages: Small, quick to connect to devices like mobiles and pda's. Good value for money.
Disadvantages: You must read the instruction manual well to set it up properly.

...I purchased this product just after Christmas and so far, I have not had any problems with it. The first thing I must say, is that you MUST make sure that you read the instruction manual before doing anything else. From my experience, if your computer has windows xp and 'service pack 2' installed (usually automatically added when connected to the internet). Then you must install the software first and before plugging it in! Once you have set up the bluetooth adaptor onto your computer (this took me around quarter of an hour) it truly is a marvellous piece of kit. Personally, I bought the Belkin Bluetooth adaptor for several reasons: 1) It works with basically all programmes needing a bluetooth dongle. 2) To connect my bluetooth mobile phone to my laptop so that I could store data (pictures etc.) and copy over appointments...

oli2140 02.03.2006 · Read review
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I'll Bluetooth to you, if you Bluetooth to me!

Advantages: Easy to exchange work to & from Laptop/PC/Mobile Phones
Disadvantages: Small, could get lost.

...Package Includes: Bluetooth USB Adapter CD-Rom User Guide Quick Installation Guide System Requirements: One available USB Port Windows ® 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP Mac OS ® X v10.2 and higher I bought this because most mobile phones have Bluetooth now, and having a few different mobiles in my house it's easier than installing all the different mobile software to transfer photos to the computer. I can't actually remember where I bought this, but I think it might have been Argos. I don't remember how much it was then either (a lot of help aren't I!), but currently they are selling at £17.96 on Amazon. Version 2 is now selling in Argos at £15.99. Ebay is a good place to look as prices vary from day to day. You might even find one for 99p! The installation of this was incredibly easy. The quick start guide is useful, though...

PrincessDi 30.01.2007 (04.02.2007) · Read review
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Bluetooth dongles that work in XP SP2

Advantages: Works with no hassle in Windows XP SP2
Disadvantages: None

...We have two of these at work which we use for Bluetooth development. Both adaptors are fully Bluetooth 2.0 compatible and support the following profiles: Object Push, File Transfer, Personal Area Network, Advanced Audio (Music Streaming), Audio Remote Control. Unlike the previous Belkin Bluetooth modules, the software supplied with these dongles works perfectly within Windows XP SP2! No hacking is required and with this dongle/software, you don\'t have to use Microsoft\'s Bluetooth stack. Software installation is very easy, insert the CD, follow the instructions and that\'s about it. After installation is complete, finding other devices, pairing and exchanging data is very easy. We\'re using the two dongles to create a personal area network between 2 computes. 1 computer has an internet connection which is being shared. We...

eeyore220376 15.01.2008 · Read review
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Belkin has made another great bluetooth adaptor!

Advantages: Small, easy to take from place to place. Very useful with a phone.
Disadvantages: Some fiddly options for setting up a network

...To tell you the truth, this is a magnificently useful gadget for connecting two or more phones, pda's or computers together with no wires. To begin with, you must make sure to install the installation CD that comes in the package. This is because if you are wanting to set up a wireless bluetooth network around the home. You first must install the software before inserting the bluetooth adaptor. Once you have set up the device and it is working, there is a range of features that this device is capable of. These include, connecting computers together to share files, scanners, the internet etc. Also, if you own a mobile phone that has bluetooth built into it, you can also download many different programmes that can connect your phone to your computer or laptop. Many of these programmes mean that you can control your computer from your...

oli2140 03.03.2006 · Read review
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Belkin Bluetooth = Beautiful

Advantages: Tiny, LED, Protective Cap
Disadvantages: Annoying features installed

...After I purchased my new phone (Nokia 6230i) I needed to be able to transfer info between my phone and my PC, so I headed out to my local comet and picked this up for £10.99. This tiny Adapter (better known as a Dongle) has a USB socket under a protective cap which plugs into any PC or Laptop. It is USB 2.0, but also supports USB 1.1 on older PC's and has a range of 10meters. Bluetooth is a way of communicating wirelessly, like infra-red or radio waves and is very easy to use, the only problem is it is slightly slower than using data cables or infra-red. In the package you get the dongle and a CD with drivers (un-needed on XP as it will be automatically installed when plugged in) When the Dongle is plugged in and Bluetooth is on, a small Blue LED lights up on the dongle, which is very helpful. You can turn bluetooth on or off using...

painey 19.11.2005 · Read review
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