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Been bit by the Bluetooth bug...
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k2director
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Oct 10, 2002, 09:07 PM
 
I'm getting very excited about buying a Bluetooth phone like the t68, and one of those new, tiny Bluetooth headsets (I have my eye on the Bluespoon model--it's pricey at $300, but is barely noticeable in your ear, and doesn't make you look The Borg from Star Trek).

So all I'll need is a Bluetooth adapter for my Ti...but I don't want the Dlink variety because I'd have to manually plug it in and take it out each time I move my Powerbook.

Anyone know of Bluetooth devices that slip into the PC Card slot, or a PC Card slot adapter (ala CompactFlash cards, etc.)?? Should any work fine with Jaguar's Bluetooth drivers?
     
KeilwerthSX90R
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Oct 10, 2002, 09:58 PM
 
My understanding is that the Jag bluetooth drivers only work with USB Bluetooth, PC Card bluetooth is not supported.

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Oct 11, 2002, 09:41 AM
 
PC card adaptors don't work at the moment. If you'd prefer a PC card bluetooth solution give feedback to Apple.

I find the only problem with the Dlink type USB adaptor is that it's easy to lose track of where it is.
     
Justin W. Williams
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Oct 11, 2002, 11:13 AM
 
Originally posted by MickS:
I find the only problem with the Dlink type USB adaptor is that it's easy to lose track of where it is.
That and I'd be afraid I'd break it off somehow with it just sticking out back there.
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k2director  (op)
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Oct 12, 2002, 05:34 PM
 
Well, that's bad news about Bluetooth only supporting USB devices. I'll write some feedback to Apple, but doubt it'll do any good.

I guess this means I'll just have a damn good excuse for buying the next Ti when it comes around. (Assuming it has BT built in, which it had better).
     
   
 
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