USB Bluetooth adapter

Archived from groups: comp.sys.palmtops.pilot (More info?)

Let me play the Devil's advocate and point out that, if you are running a
network and not just a single PC, you may find that a Bluetooth "access
point" may be far more useful and far simpler to get up and running.

From another response I posted earlier:

"Frankly, when I was messing around with this whole Bluetooth thing, I found
it much easier and far more productive to buy a Bluetooth "access point"
(Belkin F8T030, currently availalbe on eBay for $126.80) which connects
directly to my router/gateway and therefore functions independently of any
PC. In fact, all of my PC's can be turned off and I *still* get Internet
access via the BT access point/router/gateway combination. Much easier to
setup and configure."


Carmine Castiglia
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"B." <eraseforanswerboki@softhome.net> wrote in message
news:cejorn$edl$1@sunce.iskon.hr...
> What USB BT adapter you recommend or have experience with?
>
> I can choose between:
> 3com
> Bluetooth EPOX, BT-DG02A, USB, 100m
> Bluetooth TRUST BT180, Class 1, USB, 100m (13853)
>
> I have Clio TG-50.
>
> Tnx
>
> B.
>
>

Archived from groups: comp.sys.palmtops.pilot (More info?)

Newer Bluetooth Class I adapters support a range of 100 meters (about 328
ft) instead of the older Class II, 10 meter devices. Problem is, your Palm
is a Class II device, limited to a 10 meters (about 33 ft) range, no matter
which device you buy for your PC. And that's assuming no walls between your
PC and your couch.

I had personally tested an ioGear GBU301 Class I adapter (about $40 - $50) .
It worked. Overall, however, I wasn't real pleased with the experience and
decided to switch to the access point mentioned in my previous message.

It works also.

Carmine Castiglia
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& tags at http://www.infosystemspro.com/pdaparts.htm and save!



"B." <eraseforanswerboki@softhome.net> wrote in message
news:cek0jj$imj$1@sunce.iskon.hr...
> It's just for a single PC at home so that I can access web from a couch.
> :-)
>
> I found an article about BT class I and II and about these models but
still
> not sure which model to buy.
> All have advantages and disadvantages. As always.
>
> Tnx anway.
>
> B.
>
>
> "Carmine Castiglia" <ccastiglia@infosystemspro.com> wrote in message
> news:FVePc.21442$cL2.10400861@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net...
> > Let me play the Devil's advocate and point out that, if you are running
a
> > network and not just a single PC, you may find that a Bluetooth "access
> > point" may be far more useful and far simpler to get up and running.
> >
> > From another response I posted earlier:
> >
> > "Frankly, when I was messing around with this whole Bluetooth thing, I
> found
> > it much easier and far more productive to buy a Bluetooth "access point"
> > (Belkin F8T030, currently availalbe on eBay for $126.80) which connects
> > directly to my router/gateway and therefore functions independently of
any
> > PC. In fact, all of my PC's can be turned off and I *still* get
Internet
> > access via the BT access point/router/gateway combination. Much easier
to
> > setup and configure."
> >
> >
> > Carmine Castiglia
> > Did you know that you can dress up your Tungsten T, T2, or T3 with 24 Kt
> > Gold plated screws? Only at http://www.infosystemspro.com/pdaparts.htm
> >
> >
> >
> > "B." <eraseforanswerboki@softhome.net> wrote in message
> > news:cejorn$edl$1@sunce.iskon.hr...
> > > What USB BT adapter you recommend or have experience with?
> > >
> > > I can choose between:
> > > 3com
> > > Bluetooth EPOX, BT-DG02A, USB, 100m
> > > Bluetooth TRUST BT180, Class 1, USB, 100m (13853)
> > >
> > > I have Clio TG-50.
> > >
> > > Tnx
> > >
> > > B.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>