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Old 08-05-2008, 10:45 PM   #1
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Bluetooth on computer?

Hey,

I know that it's possible to connect a bluetooth enabled mobile to a pc via bluetooth but I don't know how. Is there an adaptor that I buy? Or do some motherboards support it or something? I don't know Any insight but be great!

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Old 08-06-2008, 04:45 AM   #2
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Most newer laptops will include Bluetooth, but very few desktops will, and will need a USB Bluetooth adaptor.
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"Most" is an overstatement. On most Dells and Lenovos, it's a build-to-order option, and it has to be a listed feature on HPs, Toshibas, etc. that you buy in stores.
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Old 08-11-2008, 09:58 PM   #4
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just buy a bluetooth dongle and install the driver.

I have installed several bluetooth dongle on my Icafe.
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"Most" is an overstatement. On most Dells and Lenovos, it's a build-to-order option, and it has to be a listed feature on HPs, Toshibas, etc. that you buy in stores.
I was basing this off a quick look around Harvey Normans laptop section (mainly Acer's and HP's) and pretty much all of them except the budget <$1200 models had Bluetooth as standard.
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I'm pretty sure my brother's dell has built in bluetooth.
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