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    Best USB Bluetooth for your buck?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by DeeVu, May 23, 2011.

  1. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Like a dummy I did not mention to my mom to get me the internal bluetooth option on my Alienware for college and now I'm thinking about incorporating various bluetooth accessories into my armada of tech gadgets. However I need a bluetooth and I feel that the complexity behind opening up this laptop is beyond the required work for an internal bluetooth module.

    Therefore, I was wondering if anyone had a great opinion on a good USB bluetooth that is not too pricey (below $50) but also not too bulky as my 11inch machine was originally purchased for its portability.


    In summary:

    Looking for USB bluetooth
    Under $50
    Not too bulky
     
    DeeVu, May 23, 2011
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Asus! $4.99 after $5 Mail In Rebate, and free shipping at newegg:

    Newegg.com - ASUS USB-BT211 USB 2.0 Mini Bluetooth Dongle
     
    Cin', May 23, 2011
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  3. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    very intriguing indeed! This seems to be exactly what I was looking for!

    Much appreciated!
     
    DeeVu, May 23, 2011
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    No problem. They work very well.

    You could go with a cheap version from Meritline, mwave.com, etc...But for $4.99 after rebate, it works great! :)
     
    Cin', May 23, 2011
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  5. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    NCIX had the BT21 dongle for $1 this weekend.
     
    Bearclaw, May 23, 2011
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  6. Tw0leftsks

    Tw0leftsks Newbie

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    I have a freebie pcmcia bluetooth card you can have. just pay shipping. It probably about $2.50. brand: AKE model: BC138
     
    Tw0leftsks, May 25, 2011
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