Seems silly, I know....

startir · 12-03-04, 01:37 AM

Just got my Bluetooth dongle thingy, works great. HERE IS MY PROBLEM....

I am really bad about mis-placing (read: LOSING) things, and this tiny device is just begging to go missing. I use it to sync to my laptop as I travel, and plan to use it with GPS. Anyone out there have a clever way to keep this thing with you? Perhaps some manner of 'sleeve' attached to the laptop to hold it?

Mr K..... I am on pins and needles to see the clever pics YOU come up with, I promise. However, some practical ideas would be much appreciated from you all! Thanks again, and Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Startir

startir · 12-03-04, 01:46 AM

ALSO...

I got the Belkin dongle that is supposed to go 300ft. I am lucky to get 20ft. Anyone else notice this?

uapyro · 12-03-04, 04:00 AM

isnt bluetooth range supposed to be 10 meters, (30 feet) at best, or is this a newer adapter (BT1.2??)?

MrKlaatu · 12-03-04, 05:17 AM

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MorningZ · 12-03-04, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by startir

ALSO...
I got the Belkin dongle that is supposed to go 300ft. I am lucky to get 20ft. Anyone else notice this?

theres no way they are advertising bluetooth to work at 300ft.. i think you accidentily added an extra 0 on there when you read it

silentknight · 12-03-04, 09:31 AM

Actually there are two classes of BT,
Class 1 devices have a range of 300 ft
Class 2 devices have a range of 30 ft

I have a Class 1 USB dongle, but when used with the Class 2 Axim your range will fall back to the Class 2 device.

If you have two Class 1 usb dongles say one on a desktop and one on a laptop then you could get a range of 300ft

uzziah0 · 12-03-04, 09:37 AM

I saw a device that connects to a PC (probably would work with a PPC) and you kept a matching piece with you. If these two pieces got too far away from each other the PC would sound an alarm.
They advertised it as a way to make sure your laptop wasn't taken while in an airport, if someone took it it would make annoying noises.
I googled real quick, but didn't find it, but with a little time you should be able to find it.
Is this what you were originally asking about, I know there has been some tangential bluetooth discussions, unless I am being tangential!

startir · 12-03-04, 10:56 AM

[quote=MrKlaatu].
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WELL!!!!!.........since you don't want my "help".........

.....how about a Christmas Avatar, instead!!?

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I really find it impossible for you to ROCK more than you do! And YES you're help is more than appreciated!

startir · 12-03-04, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by silentknight

Actually there are two classes of BT,
Class 1 devices have a range of 300 ft
Class 2 devices have a range of 30 ft

I have a Class 1 USB dongle, but when used with the Class 2 Axim your range will fall back to the Class 2 device.

If you have two Class 1 usb dongles say one on a desktop and one on a laptop then you could get a range of 300ft

Right on the money, SilentKnight!
BUT, I am getting much, much less distance from laptop to axim than this. What exactly is the issue with the Axims' bluetooth function?

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