Bluetooth! Why is it so hard to make technology with bluetooth instead of usb, i have so many usb products, and only 2 usb ports and a 7 port hub. Bluetooth people!
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Most PCs in the price range of mac have native bluetooth (and have for a while). I think almost any dell can get it for ~$20 added to the purchase. I was also adding that if a PC didn't have support than a single dongle would be easy to give it support. The problem he was complaining about was the lack of peripherals utilizing the support independant of having a PC, MAC or anything else.
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Yeah. I agree. On PC here, and a Bluetooth dongle cost me two bucks. Unfortunately, every keyboard and mouse seems to want to use its own radio design, which means I have a few little dongles in my USB ports. Silly, if you ask me.
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A bit silly. I can't comment on the reasons why they choose RF dongles over a BT dongle and allowing it to be used on a multi-BT connection, but if you're looking for a solution I've heard there is some logitech ones that allow you to add logitech devices to one dongle (wireless mouse/keyboard/headset), but I've never seen them. I never seem to have more than a controller, flash drive, keyboard/mouse, and webcam on my desktop, and only a mouse on my laptop so I don't particularly mind all the plugs.
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I feel your pain, I have enough USB crap to wire a small town. So I started using Macs, so, Easiest way, Buy a Mac! Bluetooth included as standard, otherwise keep screaming at Microsoft! Eventually, If Microsoft pushes hard enough, PC makers may decide to include the Bluetooth hardware.... or Buy a Mac!Oh almost forgot, MS does make a cute little Bluetooth notebook mouse 5000, works great with my little ASUS netbook, its no magic mouse, but just a standard scroll mouse.
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I don't think that technology is ready for mice. There are a lot of problems. Just google for BT problems with mouse. I have a Bluetooth Samsung laptop. I already used 2 BT mouse. It worked for a few months. The laptop stopped recognizing the mouse. I can see the mouse from my phone but not the laptop. I will not buy BT mouse anymore... Perhaps that is the reason why they don't manufacture BT mice. NANO USB works much better...
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A lot of PCs have bluetooth, especially ones in the price range of Macs. You can also get a simple bluetooth dongle on a PC to provide that support (though it takes 1 USB slot). I think his complaint is the lack of products he wants being offered with a bluetooth connection over a USB connection and not the lack of bluetooth on his computer (since he is obviously wanting this to be bluetooth).
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he is not complaining about the computer's bluetooth compatibility, but that of the mouse. i know you want to praise your mac so that the whole world knows, but please try to stay on point.Having said that, this mouse is a failed attempt at copying the Apple magic mouse.
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I have a MS bluetooth mouse before. Every 2-3 months I have to put in a fresh set of AAA batteries. I had an older, non-bluetooth wireless mouse before whose batteries lasted over a year. I guess the extremely short battery life is the main reason they are not making BT mice anymore.
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You may opt for a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard to free up a USB slot. Otherwise the options are virtually limitless with a USB connection.
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No Bluetooth. No endorsement here, but you could try something like this for a few bucks: Bluetooth USB 2.0 Micro Adapter Dongle6-cell 4400mAh, 7.5hrs MobileMark2007 score.
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cable? I could not even try it...this is piece of sh..t :(, but bluetooth device( not a cable) works, especialy with torque...
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Asus makes one too. I have one on another laptop and it's worked out well: ASUS USB-BT21 Bluetooth Dongle Adapter
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I have used Bluetooth keyboards and mouses, but prefer Logitech parts that use the tiny unifying receiver. Takes up one USB port for both, and range is superior, they also connect at boot, don't need to wait for the BT drivers to load.
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Yup, its a feature. I use it while driving, and i never have to look at or touch my devices while using bluetooth. As for USB, i believe you can do the same. The MENU button is also the play/pause button.
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Generally, people use this computer wirelessly. You spend about $20 and get the bluetooth/WiFi card. However, if wireless isn't available: search Amazon for USB ethernet adapter. Buy one and connect directly. You can do this for Bluetooth also for a total of two USB adapters, but now you're down to one USB! You may want to buy a USB mini-hub. Yikes.
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Yes. There is one USB hub. Be careful, if you want to use a mouse, you may wish to use one that supports Bluetooth or you will tie up that port.
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No Bluetooth. No endorsement here, but you could try something like this for a few bucks: Bluetooth USB 2.0 Micro Adapter Dongle 6-cell 4400mAh, 7.5hrs MobileMark2007 score.
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I apologize, but That si something That is something that I have not yet tried out. I could imagine the idea of it being impossible at least with my devices because they can only pair up with one Bluetooth device at a time.
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Yes, there are two USB 3 ports. These are the only 2 usb ports available. Note that the usb ports are situated close together. So, if you plug in a usb device that is relatively large, you may not be able to use both usb ports at the same time.
98777
Yes, I do it all the time. There are only 3 USB ports, 1 on the left and 2 on the right. But you can plug in a 4 port hub expander if you need to.
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Bluetooth only. If your computer doesn't have Bluetooth, then you will need to buy a USB-to Bluetooth adapter.
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Thanks for the replies. If I'm not able to get more info on internally adding a Bluetooth card, I might go the USB route. I already placed mine on order btw. My only concern with this solution is that it takes up a whole USB slot.
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just saw this, sorry. it might work. buy it and try it. if it fails to satisfy, return it. but they do make usb Bluetooth adapters. try looking for those.
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It's a Bluetooth thing, Bluetooth requires it if you use their proprietary technology