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msi usb bluetooth key (MS-6967) |
GOwin
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Package consists of the a) USB adapter itself b) extension cable c) CD driver d) Pamphlet disguised as a quick reference manual.
The full technical specs are here
I just got this adapter yesterday for US$ 50.
This is the cheapest bluetooth adapter I've found so far from the net, and one that is also locally available.
The driver that was included in the CD was several months old, I suggest that you immediately download the one from their website before you start the installation process if you're going to buy one.
Software installation is easy enough, but the configuration process is not very intuitive. I had some difficulty making several apps (GPRS connection, Phonebook & Text message Manager PBTM, Float's Mobile Agent) work at the same time. But eventually I did, but not after countless tweaking and reading (and re-reading) the help file (not the PDF version of the manual!).
Forget about the SMS/Contacts manager software that came with it. You're better off with the one that came from  , the PBTM or my current favorite, Float's Mobile Agent. (see the software forum for threads related to these two.)
But once you get it to work, it works flawlessly (it is my T39's fault that it still reboots during GPRS sessions  )
Would I recommend it to anyone? Yes, definitely!
Don't let the sh*tty PDF manual stop you from getting this good buy - a steal at US$ 50 when most adapters cost over US$120 (there's another cheap adapter from Tecom, but it's not available locally. Someone posted that a few months back). At least, the help file is very informative.
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2002-07-19 08:04 ]
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2002-07-26 07:47 ] |
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arnoldc
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nice mini-review. hmmm, it sure is something i could get soon (maybe tomorrow)  |
jag
Joined: Jul 09, 2002
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@gowin u mentioned locally avail. Where in pinas?
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cadcad
Joined: Mar 01, 2002
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why don't they deliver internatinally?!?!
they'd really get a lot of money |
ShawO
Joined: Jun 09, 2002
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So gorgeous and so compact!
I think it just makes these 2 run and hide!!!
Tecom Bluetooth USB
TDK Bluetooth USB
I wonder how true is the 200m range claim?
Have you tested it, GOwin?
Another thing is wether it's USB v1.0 or v2.0, any idea?
[ This Message was edited by: ShawO on 2002-07-17 16:50 ] |
all8
Joined: Feb 28, 2002
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Tested msi usb bluetooth adapter (MS-6967 ) on PCcontrol, BTcontrol, sendfile, GPRS, Fax Modem etc. All work flawlessly.
Highly Recommended
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GOwin
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@ShawO, the 200m claim is for the MS 6968 model - an add-on card for MSI mainboards with the bluetooth header. It's USB 1.1 compliant. @*, i am from pinas :-]
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2002-07-20 12:25 ] |
GOwin
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My only complaint so far: it LOOKS cheap (the same price i paid for.) :-*
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cadcad
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do they deliver inernationally?
and who cares if it looks cheap!!
 well from the pic... it does'nt |
GOwin
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@jag
i got it from PC Corner, Gilmore street cor E. Rodriguez, QC. Near St. Paul's College for PhP 2600 (or US$ 50). I believe PC Express also sells them, but I didnt visit their store anymore as I was in a hurry then, and was only there to buy the adapter.
@cadcad
am not sure if those stores deliver internationally (i think they dont), but you can check out the local distributors in your country for MSI products (they're well known for motherboards, so you got to look for shops that sell PC parts)
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2002-07-18 00:47 ]
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cadcad
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bad they don't have distributors here in lebanon!!!  am not gonna buy it from here and pay 180$ for it |
GOwin
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@cadcad
i guess you just have to wait a little bit, i guess some online stores will be offering them soon (that i dont doubt  ) |
laffen
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Just ordered one for £36.24
You'll find it at
http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.asp?action=info&p=25406
http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?action=info&p=25406
http://www.komplett.se/k/ki.asp?action=info&p=25406
http://www.komplett.de/k/ki.asp?action=info&p=25406
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GOwin
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There you go Cadcad |
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Gowin- i like to borrow ur msi for testin if it wil work with ma pc before buyin 1. Btw, pc cor. n pc exp in gilmore r 10mins crawl from our place
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