IOGEAR USB Adapter with bluetooth Wireless Technology 2.0 Spec Class 1
by IOGEAR
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Manufacturer: IOGEARAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: GBU321
Product features:
- Product Type - Adapter
- Warranty - 1 year
- Allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth enabled computer
- Eliminates cables between your computers
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Customer Review: Great Value, Works fairly well.
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently decided to create a wireless Audio Network between my PC and my 2 stereo systems. I had been using a little FM Stereo transmitter and then tuning it in on my recievers so I could stream music throughout my home. Not bad, but not quite the fidelity I would like. I did some reading on the audio capabilties of Bluetooth and it claims to be able to sample at 48k or at or near CD quality. I wanted an inexpensive way to accomplish this. I picked up a Jensen Universal Bluetooth Stereo Receiver for about $15 then all I needed was a Transmitter that could be strong enough to cover my entire home. Many transmitters out there are pricey and only are good for about 30-60Ft. line-of-sight so reception between flors might be if-y at best. Then I found the IOGEAR with a 330 ft. broadcast range for about $29! It had some fairly decent reviews, plus I went to the IOGEAR website to get more details on this unit. I needed the ability to have at least 2-3 receivers simultaneously connect so I could pump music throughout the house(this can do 7)and maybe out onto my patio or even to a stereo headset so I could listen while cutting the lawn or waxing the car. The software documentation was pretty good. It left one litle thing out, but thankfully I read a review that mentioned that when creating a 'pair' between devices, it will ask for a 'security code'. The security code is a random number that YOU must create. Initially, I spent some time inspecting my devices and the documentation looking for this security code that I though was provided with them. So I just entered '0000' as the reviewer said and I was connected.
Now this device will do way more than what I am using it for. Besides being an Audio Gateway, it can be used to share files, access resources, to connect a printer and a few more that I can't recall at the moment. You can select which types of wireless functionality you want to allow. I just unslected everything except the Audio Gateway option.
As for the reception, PERFECT. I used the USB Extension cable that came with it to hang it off the back of my PC. My living room stereo is about 30ft. away and the Jensen and the IOGEAR paired easily and never drop connection although when we run our microwave oven in the kitchen I get a few drop-outs. The connection to my stereo in the basement(more than 60ft.) has no problems either. As for sound quality, my iTunes library sound great! Not quite CD quality, but about as clean, & clear with decent fidelity as if I connected my iPod directly to the line input of my stereo. I then tested playing a CD in the CD drive of my PC. I was not as pleased. It did not sound as if it was playing through the CD player of the stereo. Probably the result of an average to poor audio card and processing for the CD drive. I'll stick to playing CD's from the stereo. Now as for Streaming Internet Radio, I was somewhat pleased with the quality. Now, I don't subscribe to any pay internet radio service, so I realized the streaming rate may be limited for the 'free-users' and the better sampling rates are for paying subscribers, but it is good enough to use as background music for parties so I don't have to play DJ all night or for non-stop Holiday music. I will say that sometimesafter I have been connected and using it for awhile and I log off as the user and allow one of my kids to logon and use it, that I will have to restart the PC to get it to reload correctly. Otherwise, I am very pleased with my purchase. I highly recommend this product- at least as an Audio Gateway its a great value.
Description of IOGEAR USB Adapter with bluetooth Wireless Technology 2.0 Spec Class 1
IOGEARs new USB Adapters with Bluetooth wireless technology EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) deliver faster wireless data transfer speed, improved bandwidth and draw less power than ever before. Now when you add Bluetooth wireless technology to your desktop or notebook PC or Mac, youll be able to wirelessly share documents, music and video at up to three times the speed of previous Bluetooth devices. Youll also be able to wirelessly connect up to seven Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily due to greater bandwidth. And our new adapters lower power consumption means longer battery life on your notebook computer. Just plug in an IOGEAR USB adapter with Bluetooth wireless technology and get your computer wirelessly sharing data with your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, PDA, stereo headphones, printer and more This Bluetooth Class 1 adapter is compatible with both PC and Mac, and offers a wireless range of 330 feet (100 meter). It is easy to install and use, and very portable. It suits for both home and mobile networking needs.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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