Belkin Bluetooth Review

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Junkies probably know Belkin for their Nostromo Speed Pad first and their line of networking equipment second. Me, I’m off the beaten path a little, and I’m taking a look at Belkin’s Bluetooth adapters. Hopefully this article will appeal to those who are running multiple systems, laptops, and PDA’s, and want to exchange information, share network access and a host of other services easily and wirelessly.

Packaging and Specifications

In each box, you will find the Bluetooth adapter, driver CD, Quick Start guide, and a more detailed Installation guide. Here lies the first issue I had with the adapters. The guides, while having good installation information, were very light on the actual setup, and usage of the services. More on that later…

Here are the ‘money shots’ of the products.

USB Adapter 

Specifications

The Bluetooth USB Adapter adds Bluetooth technology to your existing USB PC or notebook to let it work with all devices enabled with Bluetooth v1.1 technology. Wirelessly print, synchronize your PDA information, and create dial-up connections through a mobile phone. From up to 100 meters away you can effortlessly transfer data to other Bluetooth devices such as desktop or notebook computers, PDAs, scanners, printers, and even mobile phones-wirelessly. Connect with up to seven other Bluetooth devices at a time.

1. Offers built-in security using 128-bit encryption and authentication, allowing you to securely access any Bluetooth device without wires
2. Installs easily with Plug-and-Play convenience
3. Allows you to work at distances of up to 100 meters with 0 to 20 dBm output power*
   (*100m range is dependent upon environment, number of users, and other wireless devices within immediate proximity. )
4. Adds Bluetooth connection capability to your USB desktop computer
5. Works with any device enabled with Bluetooth v1.1 technology
6. Provides effortless wireless communication among computing devices and peripherals through user-friendly software
7. Includes 5 Ft. USB Extension Cable for convenient access to your USB port
8. Supports Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP

PC Card

Specifications

Use the Bluetooth PC Card (the PC Card) from Belkin to create cable-free connections between your notebook computer or PC and Bluetooth devices. The PC Card enables the user to effortlessly transfer data to other Bluetooth devices-such as desktop or notebook computers, input devices, PDAs, scanners, printers, and even mobile phones-without wires. Connect with up to seven other Bluetooth devices at a time.

1. Adds Bluetooth wireless technology to your notebook computer, eliminating the necessity for cable connections
2. Offers built-in security using 128-bit encryption and authentication, allowing you to securely access any Bluetooth device without wires
3. Installs easily
4. Keeps your notebook batteries running longer (works with low-power consumption)
5. Allows you to work at distances of up to 10 meters*
   (*10m range is dependent upon environment, number of users, and other wireless devices within immediate proximity.)
6. Works with any device enabled with Bluetooth v1.1 technology
7. Provides effortless wireless communication among computing devices and peripherals through user-friendly software
8. Packs and travels for a convenient mobile solution
9. Supports Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
10. Supports data rates up to 721 Kbps

PDA Adapter 

Specifications

Use the Bluetooth PC Card (the PC Card) from Belkin to create cable-free connections between your notebook computer or PC and Bluetooth devices. The PC Card enables the user to effortlessly transfer data to other Bluetooth devices-such as desktop or notebook computers, input devices, PDAs, scanners, printers, and even mobile phones-without wires. Connect with up to seven other Bluetooth devices at a time.

1. Adds Bluetooth wireless technology to your notebook computer, eliminating the necessity for cable connections
2. Offers built-in security using 128-bit encryption and authentication, allowing you to securely access any Bluetooth device without wires
3. Installs easily
4. Keeps your notebook batteries running longer (works with low-power consumption)
5. Allows you to work at distances of up to 10 meters*
   (*10m range is dependent upon environment, number of users, and other wireless devices within immediate proximity.)
6. Works with any device enabled with Bluetooth v1.1 technology
7. Provides effortless wireless communication among computing devices and peripherals through user-friendly software
8. Packs and travels for a convenient mobile solution
9. Supports Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
10. Supports data rates up to 721 Kbps

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