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    blue tooth software

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mrwizard2121, Dec 13, 2007.

  1. mrwizard2121

    mrwizard2121 Newbie

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    To start with nice site glad I found it. I have a Sony FZI80U/B laptop where can I get bluetooth software so I can run a wireless mouse. I am surprised It didn't come with bluetooth. Thanks everyone!
     
    mrwizard2121, Dec 13, 2007
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    SkylineGTR Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you have the bluetooth hardware you should also have the bluetooth software.
     
    SkylineGTR, Dec 13, 2007
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    mrwizard2121 Newbie

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    Thanks but I havn't purchased a mouse yet I wanted a wireless but I need the software first, I guess I didn't say that In my question.
     
    mrwizard2121, Dec 13, 2007
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    dmorris68 Notebook Consultant

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    He means if your laptop shipped with Bluetooth hardware built-in. Bluetooth isn't a software-only solution -- you've got to have the BT radio transceiver, just like you'd have to have a wireless network adapter to connect to a hotspot. Not all laptop models ship with BT support.

    So if your laptop came with BT, it would include the software/drivers. If it did not, then you will have to either buy a mouse that includes a BT transceiver, or buy a separate transceiver in addition to the mouse. In either case, drivers should be included.

    However you do realize that you don't need Bluetooth to run a wireless mouse, right? The majority of wireless mice use their own wireless USB dongle, and not BT. Personally I recommend the Logitech VX Nano. It's an excellent mouse (as is usual for Logitech) and the tiny USB dongle can be left installed permanently, as there is no danger of it breaking off. I bought one for my new AR670 and love it -- it's my 3rd Logitech laptop wireless mouse (I've bought one for every laptop I've had in the past 2+ years). :)
     
    dmorris68, Dec 13, 2007
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    mrwizard2121 Newbie

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    Thank you sir
    I will do that right away, You helped me alot I appreciate it.
     
    mrwizard2121, Dec 14, 2007
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    bluuz Notebook Guru

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    Most of the user reviews I've read on bluetooth mice are not good.

    No particular reason to get one because the RF mice work fine.
     
    bluuz, Dec 15, 2007
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