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bluetooth and g5 imac?
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Guys,
I'm alittle confused with bluetooth.. Hm, if I get a G5 iMac without bluetooth module in it, is it possible for me to add one later on my own or what?? I am just confused here.. anyone willing to help me out?
Cause i think I'd love to add bluetooth later in the future if money permits.
Thanks
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The internal bluetooth module is BTO only. That is, either you get it when you buy the computer, or you don't.
You can however always add a BT dongle ( like the D-Link ) without problems. I bought a cheap PC dongle that's as small as the smallest USB memory sticks ( from MSI ) and it works fine with everything BT except my BT headset ( which doesn't work well anyways.. )
So, yes, you have options open, just not the same options in each case
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Originally posted by toti:
The internal bluetooth module is BTO only.
BTO????
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Originally posted by Matt OS X:
BTO????
Built to order
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side note of why I wont get it builtin, the OS X drivers only work with one adapter, and if a better one comes out, say one with more range you wont be able to use it if you have a internal one.
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Originally posted by Athens:
side note of why I wont get it builtin, the OS X drivers only work with one adapter, and if a better one comes out, say one with more range you wont be able to use it if you have a internal one.
Interesting, thanks for sharing...
Noah
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of course thats with OS X as is, im sure later on there will be a software patch from some one to change that. But for now, I'll stick with the 100feet USB ones
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dongle's suck on laptops, but on the back of a imac .. no diff .. i'd hold out .. unless u have a bluetooth keyboard/mouse set up .. bt mouse too pricey atm ... so i'm waiting on it
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