IOGEAR USB 2.1 Bluetooth Micro Adapter (GBU421)
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Manufacturer: IOGEARAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: GBU421
Product features:
- IOGEAR Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter offers Bluetooth connectivity at a fraction of the size of normal Bluetooth USB adapters
- This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter is also compatible with both Mac and PC computers, and offers a wireless range of 30 feet (10 meter)
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Digital camera reviews of IOGEAR USB 2.1 Bluetooth Micro Adapter (GBU421)
Digital camera Review: "It just doesn't work"
Summary: 2 Stars
I use a Motorola ROKR S305 stereo bluetooth headset and a Jawbone ICON bluetooth mono headset. Both paired with my DROID X cell phone and all functions work as advertised without a problem.
With this IOGEAR GBU421 there are a lot of problems (On Windows XP Service pack 3 even). Even when I could get my devices all paired and connected (after it failed with the Windows drivers and I finally installed WIDCOMM - not necessary according to the manufacturer's instructions), it is still intermittant. When connected it does not reliably operate with my devices or with my cell phone.
The ROKR S305 can hear, but cannot speak/record. The Jabone can hear and record sometimes, but sometimes it can do neither. The cell phone can connect, but it cannot transfer a file to the PC.
Tech support had a hard time understanding the problems, and he kept trying to say their device was OK because it did pair and operate with one or two devices - SOMETIMES. It was clear he had little troubleshooting experience, and was not a good listener.
The problem is compounded by the fact that if you read reviews of other products, they all suck for some customers, and this one had the highest reviews on Amazon. Its a fairly sad statement for the state of the PC industry when they cannot get something like this right and reliable. FTS
Summary of IOGEAR USB 2.1 Bluetooth Micro Adapter (GBU421)
IOGear GBU421 Bluetooth 2.1 USB Micro Adapter, the IOGEAR Bluetooth 2.1 USB Micro Adapter offers Bluetooth connectivity at a fraction of the size of normal Bluetooth USB adapters. About the size of an adult fingernail, the IOGEAR Bluetooth 2.1 USB Micro Adapter allows users to connect to all the latest Bluetooth devices like cell phones, PDAs, mice and keyboards. Because the Micro Adapter is so small you can easily plug it into your computer without blocking any surrounding USB ports. The Micro Adapter also features Bluetooth EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) technology for transfer rates that are 3 times faster than traditional Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 adapters. The Micro Adapter also allows users to connect up to seven Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily. With the Micro Adapter lower power consumption, you can enjoy longer battery life on your notebook computer. This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter is also compatible with both Mac and PC computers, and offers a wireless range of 30 feet (10 meter). It is great for both home and mobile networking needs.USB Network Adapters
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