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    Questions about bluetooth accessories for HEL80 Bluetooth capable notebook

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Mountaineer2014, Jul 21, 2006.

  1. Mountaineer2014

    Mountaineer2014 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, got my notification of receipt of payment from powernotebooks.com earlier today, so I'm pretty excited. I was wondering if you all had any recommendations on a bluetooth mouse and headphones though. I searched and didn't really come up with anything conclusive, there doesn't seem to be any bluetooth accessories that have proven themselves yet. The Motorola HT-820's look alright, but after reading a whole bunch of posts about A2DP, whatever the hell that is, I don't know what works and what doesn't. And, while a BT mouse would be easier to find I'm sure, can I or can I not use BT headphones and a BT mouse at the same time? There seems to be some different opinions on that. My last question is, what stores sell bluetooth equipment, because I looked on Bestbuy.com and didn't find much as far as headphones. Thanks for the help, and I'll be posting what I'm sure will be a thumbs up review when my HEL80 arrives.
     
    Mountaineer2014, Jul 21, 2006
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    @Mountaineer2014

    You can use up to seven (sometimes more) bluetooth devices at once. I have nevered tried using more than one at once, but I seven seems to be the number that I read.

    You can get bluetooth devices from many stores. I don't know if they have Fry's Electronics in Tennessee - I think its called Micro Center in the Midwest...anyway, you can also get them at CompUSAs, and a whole slew of stores online. If you are unusure about what BT devices you want, or want an opinion/review of something you have seen, CNET.com has a review repository that is top notch.

    FYI - I use a Targus Bluetooth Mouse, and it drinks batteries like an alcoholic in a bar. I recharge (2) 900mAH cells every four days.
     
    Gautam, Jul 25, 2006
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    Mountaineer2014 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks gautam3, do you have any recommendations for BT Headphones?
     
    Mountaineer2014, Jul 25, 2006
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    LocLoc Notebook Guru

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    It's actually six devices since the laptop is considered a device as well ;b
     
    LocLoc, Jul 25, 2006
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    I'm new at this posting game, so bear with me. I have a Logitech V270 Bluetooth mouse with my HEL80 and it works great. I have not bothered to turn off the touchpad, so they both work at the same time, no problem.
     
    eggum, Aug 2, 2006
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