by Targus
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| Sales Rank: | 25986 (lower is better) |
| Price Used: | $21.97 |
| Shipping: | Free Shipping on most orders over $25* |
| Availability: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| Label: | Targus |
| UPC: | 785134007780 |
| Binding: | Electronics |
| Published By: | Targus |
| ASIN: | B0002K6RK0 |
| Category: | Electronics |
Targus USB Bluetooth® Adapter - Class 2 ACB10US Features
- Unwire your life - Wirelessly connect your notebook to the Internet or to networks via your Bluetooth-enabled phones and PDAs
- User-friendly, secure access Plug and play convenience with secure, 128-bit encryption and authentication
- Connect up to 7 Bluetooth-enabled devices like PDAs, keyboards, mice and printers without the hassle of cables or cradles
- Profiles supported - DUN, LAN, FAX, FTP, HID, HP, HCRP, SPP, GAP, GOEP, SYNCH, PAN, OPP, SDAP (uses WIDCOMM Software v1.4)
- Supports Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE, and Mac OS X (requires USB 1.1 or 2.0 port)
Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions
Product Description
With the Targus USB Bluetooth Adapter, you can transfer files, synchronize your PDA and smart phone contacts and calendar with Microsoft Outlook, use your phone as a wireless modem to connect to the Internet or networks, connect multiple devices (mice, keyboard, keypad) wirelessly to your PC, print from your phone or PC to a Bluetooth printer, fax from your PC through your smart phone, and much more. Wireless synchronization - automatically synchronize PDAs and Smartphones to notebook or desktop computers Data rate - 723/57.6 Kbps (range is dependent upon the user environment) Bluetooth Class 2 and v1.1 compliant TARGUS 1-Year Limited Warranty
Customer Reviews
Works Great So Far - Reviewed on 2007-01-31
2 customers found this review helpful.
I was expecting this to be a major hassle, given all the bad reviews of BT dongles out there, but I was able to link up and share files between my sony ericsson w810i and my Dell Inspiron 6000 within ten minutes of opening the box. So far, no problems at all (and none of the problems I've heard of from reviews of the Kensington device). This thing works very well in my PC environment, and doesn't saddle you with any useless or unnecessary "cute" applications. One caveat on the software, however. I can see where it would be confusing to those who are not at least reasonably computer savvy, with some experience in BT jargon, too. It's definitely not plug n' play, but it is intuitive to some extent.
The weird thing is, the packaging (at least for the product I bought at Best Buy) says that it is Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, and that it supports the A2DP stereo profile, but I can't find anything on the Targus website or in the included documentation to support this claim. As far as I can tell from the extremely fast data transfer rate, however, the claim on the packaging seems to be true.
I will be receiving my bluetooth stereo headphones in a few days. Hopefully, the package is right and I'll be able to stream music from my laptop. This is the main reason I bought the dongle, so if it doesn't work, back to the store it goes.
**Edit**
Well, I received my headphones, and it turns out that it does support A2DP, but the connection with the headphones stinks!!! I hear sound for only a few seconds at a time before it cuts out for large gaps. This thing is okay for data, but if you want to use it to broadcast to stereo headphones, beware!
If I could change my rating, I'd change it to a 3. Back to the store it goes!
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