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    Bluetooth texter for windows?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by rknick, Aug 21, 2007.

  1. rknick

    rknick Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a good bluetooth texting software out there for windows? every program I find that seems to work is made for the Mac platform.

    any help is very appreciated?
     
    rknick, Aug 21, 2007
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    What do you mean by bluetooth texting?
     
    vespoli, Aug 21, 2007
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    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    I was wondering that same exact thing.
     
    Padmé, Aug 21, 2007
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  4. rknick

    rknick Notebook Enthusiast

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    I mean sending messages through my phone from my laptop. so that way when i'm in class i don't have to toy with my phone and i can just send a message back from my laptop.
     
    rknick, Aug 27, 2007
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    What is your phone brand? Most phone software packages shipped with the phone (i.e. Nokia PC Suite for Nokia phones) support sending text messages through the phone (over Bluetooth, IR or cable ).

    Or you can use one of those email to SMS gateways to text over internet
     
    PhoenixFx, Aug 27, 2007
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  6. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    It all depends on what kind of bluetooth devices your phone presents to the computer. I really doubt you'll find any way to send a text (SMS) style message to your phone from your computer. You might be able to directly from your cell phone provider's site, though.
     
    Pitabred, Aug 27, 2007
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    No they do have an app for that. I tried it out awhile ago but it was a trial. Forgot the name of it. Check Howardforums, somebody there probably knows.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Aug 27, 2007
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