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    Best USB to Bluetooth converter

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by The Fire Snake, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have a laptop that doesn't have built in Bluetooth but I would like to use my Bluetooth mouse with it. I know that they make a device which you plugin to a free USB port that gives you bluetooth capability.

    Could you guys recommend me a USB to Bluetooth converter? I am looking for it to have the following specs...

    - Cheap
    - Good range
    - Is detected and works perfectly in Win XP, Vista and Linux
    - As small as possible(Do they make any that are as small as the Vx nano's micro receiver?)
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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  3. Raziel66

    Raziel66 The Reaver

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    That's a good deal in those links. My dad bought a Kensington bluetooth adapter(mini, just like those) from Best Buy for $20 last year.

    Works great. I'm tempted to buy one of those cheaper ones for him in case the Kensington gets lost.
     
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  4. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    paper wastage,
    So, it makes no difference which one you pick, they are all the same quality and performance?
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    well, i wouldn't buy anything from dealextreme per say... they usually sell low quality stuff... i was just pointing out the availability and compactness how BT dongles could be

    i'd stick to name brands from amazon/newegg/buy.com

    http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=354428&t=1455289

    cheap but big

    http://www.amazon.com/IOGear-Blueto...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247864439&sr=8-1

    name brand, but more expensive at $17
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 17, 2009
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