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    Should I buy the integrated bluetooth module for my notebook or just a USB dongle?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by epp_b, Jun 25, 2008.

  1. epp_b

    epp_b Notebook Guru

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    I'd like to start synchronizing my bluetooth-enabled iPAQ with my laptop wirelessly (thanks, Microsoft, for removing wifi sync from ActiveSync 4.5), but my nc8430 laptop does not have the optional integrated Bluetooth adapter.

    I could buy the adapter from HP and install it, but the thing costs $80 CAD and, even then, it doesn't include the required connector cable.

    Is there any reason, other than the convenience of having it integrated, that I shouldn't just buy any old USB Bluetooth dongle instead?
     
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    If you know that you're not going to be using it all the time, I'd say get a usb one one. I don't know if newegg ship to canda but this seem to be a good choice.
     
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    It's not really a matter of frequency of use, just convenience...and, I'm cheap, I guess ;)

    Buy, yeah, I'll be using it pretty often.

    That does look like a good one, thanks.
     
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    Ayle, Jun 25, 2008
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