D-Link DBT-120 Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapter
by D-Link
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Our Price: $50.00 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Category: CE See more product details |
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Customer Review: Easy and flawless installation and operation with two Macs
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this Bluetooth adapter on two machines-a two-year-old 14.1" iBook and a three-year-old G4 desktop machine, both running OS X 10.3.2-and I'm really pleased with it. The adapter works flawlessly on both with my Tungsten T3 handheld.Simple, easy installation-I just plug it in, no separate drivers required-and I've encountered no problems with syncing my T3 to Palm Desktop software and several third-party conduits for photographs and whatnot. I have no idea what's on the CD that accompanied the package, because OS X's built-in Bluetooth support handles this adapter perfectly.
Interesting to me that a quick reading of the reviews posted here indicates little or no hassle with this adapter for Mac users, and a bit of hassle all the way to hair-pulling insanity for some Windows users. I use both Macs and Windows machines in my daily life, and I like each for specific purposes, but the Mac's ease of use definitely can't be beat-and this is a shining example of that philosophy.
Customer Review: Five minute set-up on XP SP1 - Works Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
After a miserable time with a Linksys BT100 Bluetooth (which I never did get to work properly), I tried the D-Link 120 (rev4). I started by downloading the rev4 driver from D-Link. After unzipping the folder I hit the install icon in the folder and just folowed the screen prompts. No Codes, no problems or error messages. It has been totally flawless so far. I have low, but useable signal all over my small two story house. I haven't tried it on our Mac iBook yet, but after reading other reviews I tend to think it will be fine. I was starting to think Bluetooth was a waste of time after trying the Linksys and reading some of these reviews, but I'm glad I tried the DBT-120. While trying to get the Linksys going, I spent alot of time learning about bluetooth setups. I don't know what is causing problems for other users, but I'm just not having any under XP SP1. Now if it just lasts through the three year warranty.Customer Review: This is the one for your Mac
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have an older Mac that didn't come with Bluetooth. This is the one to get. Apples firmware update will update it, and it will then support headsets (for Skype, etc). Other adapters work with Mac--I bought an IOGear, but the flat don't support headsets, so if that's an issue, be advised. Here's also a tip on updating the firmware...
I have a Rev B4 DBT-120 that I am using on my iBook G3 with 10.4.6 to connect a Motorola HS820 headset for Skype. [...]
Like other people, I hav had several failed attempts at the update. I read that you need to have all other USB devices removed (and the DBT-120) plugged directly into the port on the iBook. I unplugged the hub with mouse and scanner on it and it worked first time after that. I did not reapply the 10.4.6 combo updater, but this also is said to work. This could be anecdotal, but I thought I would mention it.
Customer Review: Works good for me on WinXP SP2....
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading all the reviews I was very nervious about getting this adapter. I went ahead and backed up my system before installing it. Mine was the B4 revision (newest) and I reviewed Dlink's support website which had an excellent PDF file on how to install this correctly with SP2. The CD install (which installed the latest driver, V1.4.2.10 and the V3.4 manual/guide PDFs) went fine, then I followed the SP2 instructions and it installed correctly. I have since paired my new Motorola E815 phone and my Palm Tungsten E2 (Hotsync only) with no problems. The Widcom tools seem very good. I can recommend this unit fully. It should be noted that the other vendors adapters (Belkin, Linksys, etc) seem to have the same issue with WinXP SP2 in that Microsoft's driver gets used. You have to follow the vendors recommended proceedure to correct it or you WILL have problems.Customer Review: Works great with my WindowsXP and Ti68 phone
Summary: 5 Stars
I was surprised to read of all the issues that other Windows users had. Maybe I didn't have any problems because I'm using WindowsXP, but everything installed just fine. Maybe I'm just better at following instructions :). I bought it mostly so that I could synch my Sony Ericsson Ti68 with Outlook (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks). Bluetooth is much more reliable than the Infrared connection method that my phone also supports.This device automatically detects when I'm near my computer with my phone and starts syncronizing automatically.
The USB extension cord is very thin (think microphone cable) and it allows me to quickly connect this adapter without crawling under my desk to find the USB ports (why do most PC companies continue to put these on the back?).
Overall, I can't recommend this highly enough. It's great price is just a bonus.