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    What bluetooth accessories work?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Midshipman, May 19, 2005.

  1. Midshipman

    Midshipman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just placed my order for my IBM T43 (model 266871U) for $2300 and am more than excited for her arrival within the next few days.

    I bought one with integrated bluetooth because I'm trying to clear up some of the wirey mess I have in my home-office. I'm much more comfortable using a normal mouse over the laptop style touchpad. I was wondering if there is a good mouse that can operate of the integrated bluetooth? I've been looking online, and all the "bluetooth" mice require you to plug in a USB powered transmitting device. There has to be something that uses the integrated, right? I cant even find it on IBM's website...

    Also, is there a way to "upgrade" my current printer? It's not blutooth enabled, but it's an HPdeskjet 960c and it works great for me. I'd like to maybe get a bluetooth transmitter for it so I don't have to plug a serial cable in everytime I want to print. Is there something like this out there?
     
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  2. rfortson

    rfortson Notebook Consultant

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    I saw a bluetooth printer adapter yesterday at CompUSA. I believe it was by IOGear. It had an adapter and a bluetooth dongle, and it cost $100. AFAIK, bluetooth is bluetooth. There shouldn't be any reason you can't just use the built-in bluetooth that's in your notebook. The problem will be finding the right accessories you want without the dongle, since you don't need to pay extra for something you don't need.

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