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nmcuong Posts: 9

I'm thinking to buy a USB Bluetooth Dongle to connect my PC with my Nokia 3660 phone! In my country, there are two types, one from ActionTec ($45, 6 months warranty) and the other from Bafo ($50, unknown about warranty - maybe 1 years). Anybody here has used one or both of them, please give me some advices to make a right choice!
Thank you very much!
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Posted: 2004-03-12 13:56:34
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ESTOR Posts: > 500

I believe the ActionTec has much better software from Widcomm, which you will need to get the adapter to work. BAFO has some other software. You want at least Widcomm v. 1.4.*.*

[ This Message was edited by: ESTOR on 2004-03-15 23:49 ]
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Posted: 2004-03-16 00:47:59
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nmcuong Posts: 9

Thank you very much!
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Posted: 2004-03-16 03:30:19
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DBlock Posts: 59

My bafo uses widcomm software no probs there fyi This message was posted from a T610
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Posted: 2004-03-16 10:53:12
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ESTOR Posts: > 500

Good to hear. Although BAFO currently sells at 1/2 the price of other BT adapters at some online stores.

note: I am generally very happy with other BAFO adapters I currently own, though I don't have their BT one.

You will want to base your selection on which brand has the latest version of Widcomm, and has updates posted on the websites on an ongoing basis. The Widcomm software continues to be buggy.

If you are technically inclined, then it doesn't matter much because you can hack the Widcomm software from a different Bluetooth adapter to work on yours.

[ This Message was edited by: ESTOR on 2004-03-16 18:28 ]
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Posted: 2004-03-16 19:26:40
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nmcuong Posts: 9

Thanks for all your help!
I've just bought the bluetooth dongle of ActionTec because the one from Bafo that sell in our country has no warranty! And after a few hours using ActionTec, i can tell you that it is really good, no problem at all except i must download the lastest version of Nokia PC Suite for my phone to work on Windows XP!
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Posted: 2004-03-17 11:56:45
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