This post originated from an RSS feed registered with Java Buzz
by Wolf Paulus.
Original Post: IOGEAR's Bluetooth to USB Adapter for Macintosh
Feed Title: Wolf's Web Journal
Feed URL: http://wolfpaulus.com/feed/
Feed Description: Journal - dedicated to excellence, and motivated by enthusiasm to trying new things
My G5 doesn't have BlueTooth built-in, which really didn't bother me all that much for the last one-and-a-half years or so. However, things have changed and now I needed it badly. Apple's Web-Site doesn't make a secret about which USB Adapter you are suppose to get, http://www.apple.com/bluetooth/ heavily promotes the D-Link DBT-120 USB Bluetooth Adapter, to be had for $39.95 from the Apple Store or DLink's Web site.
I was looking around for a while and when including shipping and tax, I counldn't find it for less then about $40.
To cut this story short, I decided to get the IOGEAR GBU211, class 2, adapter, which not only complies to the latest Bluetooth 1.2 Spec, it was also $10 less at my local Frys and was tested with OSX 10.3.5.
So far, I have used the Bluetooth to USB Adapter on the G5 (OS X 10.4), an PowerBook G4 (OS X 10.3.8), and a PC (Windows XP SP2) - works great everywhere.
Features
Bluetooth specification 1.2 compliant to reduce interference with Wi-Fi devices
USB specification 1.1 compliant
Eliminates cables between your computers
Communicates and controls Bluetooth-enabled devices
Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity
Class 2 - Up to 66 feet (20 meters) wireless working distance
Compatible with Bluetooth Class 1 and 3 devices
Up to 723 Kbps data rate
Small form factor makes it easy to carry and use
Easy, fast, and intuitive installation and setup
Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication Ð pairing, encryption, and authentication
Mac and PC compatible
Here is what it looks like, when the Bluetooth USB Adapter is used by the G5
Apple Bluetooth Software Version: 1.6.0f2
Hardware Settings:
G5:
Address: 00-02-72-c4-b1-0b
Manufacturer: Broadcom
Firmware Version: 2.20 (2.777)
Bluetooth Power: On
Discoverable: No
Requires Authentication: No
HCI Version: 2 ($2)
HCI Revision: 20 ($14)
LMP Version: 2 ($2)
LMP Subversion: 777 ($309)
Device Type (Major): Computer
Device Type (Complete): Desktop Computer
Composite Class Of Device: 1057028 ($102104)
Device Class (Major): 1 ($1)
Device Class (Minor): 1 ($1)
Service Class: 129 ($81)
Disclosure: Neither Frys nor IOGEAR paid for the adapter, I bought the adapter for $39 + tax at my local Frys. I am not compensated for writing this blog entry.
Previous Topic
