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i-am-andrew Posts: 42

Hello,

Can someone please recommend a USB Bluetooth Dongle that will work with K810i for file transfer and A2DP?

I would like to get a nano eg http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/15388.htm (because it's nano) but not sure if it's compatible. I used to have a PC Bluetooth Card but it was no use. It could see my T630 but couldn't reliably transfer any files and couldn't even see my K810i.

Thanks - Andrew

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Posted: 2008-05-13 21:48:27
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i-am-andrew Posts: 42

Come on, someone must connect their SE phone using a USB bluetooth stick!

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Posted: 2008-05-14 20:35:11
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jcwhite_uk Posts: > 500

In theory any bluetooth dongle will work. I have a belkin one that works well and a cheap one from ebay that is ok.
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Posted: 2008-05-14 20:41:05
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carkitter Posts: > 500

I use a generic BT adapter bundled with IVT BlueSoleil BT software.
Windows XP can't find it but that doesn't prevent it from working exceptionally well. Maybe I just need to enable it or adjust some settings

It just means that using 'right click > send to Bluetooth device' doesn't work, but if you use MyPhoneExplorer you can 'right click > upload to Phone' which is better anyway. The BlueSoleil software is great; it's very detailed, allows for multiple BT profiles, can connect up to 7 devices at a time, and is compatible with Personal Area Network to share your computers internet connection with your phone. The dongle is BT Version 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), Class 2, and USB 2.0 compliant. It works well with the V640i, V800 and Samsung Z400v I've tried it with.

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Posted: 2008-05-15 10:49:36
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centur Posts: > 500

On 2008-05-13 21:48:27, i-am-andrew wrote:
Hello,

Can someone please recommend a USB Bluetooth Dongle that will work with K810i for file transfer and A2DP?

I would like to get a nano eg http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/15388.htm (because it's nano) but not sure if it's compatible. I used to have a PC Bluetooth Card but it was no use. It could see my T630 but couldn't reliably transfer any files and couldn't even see my K810i.

Thanks - Andrew

http://www.canyon-tech.com/pr[....]connectivity/bluetooth/CN-BTU4

CN-BTU4
High-speed USB Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Class 1 Dongle (2.1 Mbps, 100 meters), supports A2DP profile for HQ music streaming
Stylish USB device in form-factor of USB flash drive hides big power within. Connected to PC or laptop, it will instantly upgrade it to latest wireless technology specification: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR which delivers up to three times performance improvement compared to Bluetooth 1.x devices. But not just data transfer operations devices become faster: CN-BTU4 supports A2DP profile, which allows transmitting of high-quality stereo sound to compatible headset or headphones.

* Latest generation Bluetooth technology for high-speed wireless data transfer between newest gadgets
* Support for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) to connect stereo headphones
* Advanced Bluetooth software stack by Toshiba
* Bluetooth Class 1, v.2.0+EDR device (100 meters, up to 3 Mbps)
* Fully backwards compatible will older low-speed Bluetooth devices
* Sleek white-metal design with hidden blue status LED

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Posted: 2008-05-15 11:11:23
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BOSSHOGG Posts: > 500

I got one that looks like that one for 8 quid from my cash and carry.
Perfect for my laptop, it's never out. I use it for the internet too which works fine, i use the card reader for files though. Much faster, but for the odd small file to any phone this is fine.

As the reviews say, it does stick out 5 mm, but it's never gonna catch on anything, and vista doesn't recognise it, so you can't use right click send to. Any way to sort that?
Bluesoliel works perfect though, that's what i use to dial my internet connection.
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Posted: 2008-05-15 12:39:48
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max_wedge Posts: > 500

belkin on my computer and dlink on my laptop.

The first belkin I had was a version 1 with 10 metre range. It crapped out in a couple of months, working intermittantly. I kept using it until it stopped working completely but by then the warranty had run out. so I called and complained and they sent me out a new one even though I didn't have a warranty (or even the receipt). Mind you I had to work them for it.

The replacement one was version 2 and 100m range. (still only 10m for a phone to computer connection unless you have 100m BT in the phone). This one has worked fine for a couple of years now.

The dlink has been no trouble either.
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Posted: 2008-05-15 12:58:05
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BOSSHOGG Posts: > 500

The nano one i have also supports bluetooth audio, i used it fine with an mbr 100.
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Posted: 2008-05-15 22:12:00
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i-am-andrew Posts: 42

Thanks to everyone for their responses.

Thought I would report back on what I did. I got the nano. Well chuffed: connects to K810i no probs, sent files both ways. Uses the Toshiba bluetooth stack software which looks very comprehensive and reliable.

Also connected my Sony dr-bt20nx headphones without probs and the audio quality is ace, just as it is when using my phone. But the reason I wanted to use my PC is because using my phone tends to drain the battery and I have to recharge it after a couple of days instead of the more usual 5 days.

Nice!

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Posted: 2008-05-16 23:53:59
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