LG Flatron L1780Q - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 500:1 - 8 ms - 0.264 mm

Product Description

Introducing the new 80 series LCD Flatron monitor from LG; the slimmest flatscreen in its class. Its f-ENGINE technology features the first LCD picture-enhancing chip to provide not only astounding color, but superb contrast and image quality.

LG L1770HQ-BF - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 300 cd/m2 - 1600:1 - 0.264 mm - DVI-D, VGA - black, silver

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LG L1770HQ-BF - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 300 cd/m2 - 1600:1 - 0.264 mm - DVI-D, VGA - black, silver

Manufacturer: LG Electronics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

The FLATRON L1770HQ delivers not only superior performance, but also superior design. A shiny chrome base and thin bezel highlight the L1770HQ's striking features for consumers looking for leading technology and high-end display amenities. The 17-inch L1770HQ features a 1, 600: 1 contrast ratio, 4ms response time, striking 300cd/m2 brightness and anti-glare panel to ensure the best possible picture. Its unique construction and its dual-hinged stand allow this LCD to fold flat - a great feature for anyone on the go. Measuring only 65mm when completely folded, the 1770HQ is a unique package of high-end features at a reasonable price.

LG L1720B - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 450:1 - 16 ms - 0.26 mm - VGA

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LG L1720B - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 450:1 - 16 ms - 0.26 mm - VGA

ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Flatron TFT-LCD monitors represent the cutting edge in technology and style. As one of the largest manufacturers of monitors, LG brings Flatron TFT-LCD to the market with ultimate efficiencies in design, performance, reliability and value. Flatron TFT-LCD monitors provide bright, sharp and vivid images ensuring stunning displays.PRODUCT FEATURES: Automatically sets image position, phase and pitch; A unique feature of the LG's LCD monitor is the ability to mount the display on the wall and arm. Mounting slots on the back allow the LG's LCD monitor to be hung vertically or horizontally - just like a picture; Integrated power block: For reduced cable clutter and easy wall-mounting.

LG L1753HR-SF - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 300 cd/m2 - 2000:1 - 2 ms - 0.264 mm - DVI-D, VGA - silver

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LG L1753HR-SF - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 300 cd/m2 - 2000:1 - 2 ms - 0.264 mm - DVI-D, VGA - silver

Manufacturer: LG Electronics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

LG Electronics is one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers, producing a large range of consumer electronics and IT products. LG has created reputation for progressive technology and innovation with the latest technological developments in consumer electronics, home appliances and IT products.

LG L1753TR-SF - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 300 cd/m2 - 2000:1 - 2 ms - 0.264 mm - DVI-D, VGA - silver

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LG L1753TR-SF - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 300 cd/m2 - 2000:1 - 2 ms - 0.264 mm - DVI-D, VGA - silver

Manufacturer: LG Electronics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

LG 786LS - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 400:1 - 0.26 mm - VGA - black, silver

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LG 786LS - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 400:1 - 0.26 mm - VGA - black, silver

Manufacturer: LG Electronics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

LG's unique Flatron perfect flat tube monitors feature higher brightness, sharpness and contrast compared to typical monitors. The flat tube design (flat outside, flat inside) eliminates distracting reflections and special screen coatings dramatically reduce glare and improve contrast, making long periods of use more comfortable, with less fatigue. These features produce the most vivid images ever, without the thick glass or horizontal and damper wires found on other monitors. Flatron is a bright, vibrant display with one-third the weight and footprint of typical picture tube monitors. Hard coatings protect the screen for long-lasting quality performance.

LG L1730S - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 550:1 - 12 ms - 0.264 mm - VGA - gray

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LG L1730S - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 550:1 - 12 ms - 0.264 mm - VGA - gray

Manufacturer: LG Electronics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

The L1730S LCD monitor is the first product with LG's revolutionary f-ENGINE technology. The f-ENGINE picture-enhancing chip alters the relationship between brightness and contrast resulting in the sharpest, brightest, most true-to-life images available today. With a quick 12ms response time, the L1730S is an ideal unit for gaming and multimedia applications.

LG 782LS - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 400:1 - 0.3 mm - VGA

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LG 782LS - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 400:1 - 0.3 mm - VGA

ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

LG's award winning monitors meet the need of the most dynamic visual applications, combining versatility, multiple inputs and superior image quality. Wide viewing angles, sharp contrast levels, high brightness and a vivid range of colors ensure that they are perfect in the office or at home.

LG 782LM - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 400:1 - 30 ms - 0.3 mm - DVI-I, VGA - speakers

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LG 782LM - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 400:1 - 30 ms - 0.3 mm - DVI-I, VGA - speakers

Manufacturer: LG Electronics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Combining versatility, multiple inputs and superior image quality, the FL782LM, with its slimline design can be free standing or wall mounted. A wide viewing angle, sharp contrast level and a vivid range of colors ensure that it is perfect for any business or home environment.

Average customer rating:

The funky mintek

Don't waste your money!

Hard to beat for the price level........

Great Picture, No Digital Outputs for Dolby & DTS

Hard to complain about this LCD TV

Mintek DTV-173 17" LCD TV/DVD Combo

Manufacturer: Mintek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

DVD Players | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
TVs | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
By Size | TVs & HDTVs | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
All Flat-Panel TVs | Flat-Panel TVs | TVs & HDTVs | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
HDTV Flat-Panel LCD TVs | Flat-Panel LCD TVs | Flat-Panel TVs | TVs & HDTVs | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
All Flat-Panel LCD TVs | Flat-Panel LCD TVs | Flat-Panel TVs | TVs & HDTVs | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
All HDTVs | HDTVs | TVs & HDTVs | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
HDTV TV-DVD Combinations | TV-DVD Combinations | TVs & HDTVs | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Monster Cable MP HT 200 Home Theatre PowerCenter with Clean Power Stage 1 v2.0

Monster High Capacity Alkaline Monster PowerCells AA 2850 mAh Power Capacity AA 4 Pack 2850 mAh MB AA ALKA-4

Rayovac NM715-8 Rechargeable NiMH AA Batteries, 8-Count Package

Peter Cincotti, Live in New York with a Bonus CD "On the Moon" (Monster Music High Definition Surround Sound Audio DVD SUPERDISC)

3 Doors Down Away From The Sun -Live Concert in High Definition Surround Sound (Monster Music DVD SuperDisc)

Product Features:

17 Inch LCD TV

Plays DVD/CD/MP3/CD-RW

HD Digital LCD Panel

1,280 x 768 native pixel resolution; high 400:1 contrast ratio and high 400 cd/m2 brightness

Digital Pure Video Engine enhances detail, color, contrast, response time, brightness, and levels of shading

ASIN: B00069T8CQ

Product Description

17" LCD TV w/ built in DVD Player 17" High Definition Multimedia Liquid Crystal TV. 1280 X 768 WXGA Pixels. Built in Slot DVD Player. 3-in-1 memory card (SD/MMC/Memory Stick) Slot. USB Connector. Built-in TV Receiver. 3D Digital Filter. VGA Socket for PC Connection. DVI Socket. HDTV ready for high definition input. Long lifetime, High Brightness, High contrast. Super Slim and Lightweight--just 3 inches thick. Optional Wall Mount Bracket.

Amazon.com Product Description

The perfect centerpiece to your office, den, or kitchen, Mintek's compact, lightweight DTV-233 elegantly combines a 23-inch widescreen LCD TV with a full-function DVD player. DVDs slide easily into a side slot for space-efficient integration. Just 3.3 inches thick without its stand, you can even mount the DTV-173 on the wall, picture-style, using an optional wall-mount bracket. It's suitable for use as a PC monitor, too.

All DVD functions are accessible via the supplied remote control, and the unit plays DVD-Video, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD, MPEG-4 video, and JPEG digital photos stored on recordable CD. A combination SD (SecureDigital), MMC (MultiMediaCard), and Memory Stick memory-card reader is perfect for viewing your digital photos fresh out of your camera and right on the TV screen.

LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (with no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning. They also tend to be cheaper and, to some eyes, slightly more natural looking than their plasma flat-panel counterparts, which usually "spec" higher (higher brightness, higher contrast ratio).

The set offers 1,280 x 768 native pixel resolution with impressive ratings for both contrast (400:1) and brightness (450 cd/m2). Its wide-angle clarity extends 176 degrees vertically and horizontally, so the screen is easy to see from just about anywhere in the room. Mintek's Digital Pure Video Engine analyzes audio/video signals and ensures that the display reaches high-definition levels fast while addressing 6 key aspects of video: detail, color, contrast, dynamic (response time), brightness, and levels of shading.

The set's stereo speakers are driven by an ample 4 watts each. Connections include 1 each composite-video, high-definition component-video, coaxial RF, and VGA PC (15-pin D-Sub). The set also includes a USB interface for a direct digital connection with your digital camera and digital camcorder.

What's in the Box
TV/DVD player with detachable stand, a remote control, remote batteries, and a user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

The funky mintek .......2006-02-08

I tried this tv its okay once the channels wouden't come up so we buyed a new piece.I broke the cable recciver so i returned.I would suggest to put it on your buy list but maybe not bye it until you like it.

Please rate this a 4

Don't waste your money!.......2005-11-05

I tried this TV out the first night I got it and the V-Chip decided on its own to lock out a few channels. Customer service could not help me. They authorized a return to the Chino CA warehouse. It cost me $38.00 to send it to them. A MONTH LATER I got the replacement only after repeated calls to customer service over the delays, and run-arounds with customer service supervisors (customer service is itself a treat with this company -NOT!). As soon as I tried out this replacement TV, it also started to lock out various channels on its own. It will lock out a channel at random for 15 to 60 minutes all on its own. Customer service does not call me back . Don't waste your money.

Hard to beat for the price level...............2005-09-20

Great display out of the box with minor adjustment for color, tint, etc. Exceptional display w/DVD. Sound quality is good. This is a substantial unit and difficult to beat at this price level.

Great Picture, No Digital Outputs for Dolby & DTS.......2005-09-08

Great picture, plays everything I put in it. I can't believe there's no digital output on an HD set. This would be 5 stars with that one feature. I have never seen a DVD player without digital out, which makes me wonder about the quality of the DVD player. The speakers sound a little high pitch, but not too bad. For the money, not a bad deal. Amazon.com ships free and I got it in about three days in California. Go with the free shipping. What a deal.

Hard to complain about this LCD TV.......2005-04-30

I have had this LCD TV/DVD combo tv for about a week now and am primarily using it in the office for computer and DVD watching. It's amazing how much better the picture looks when using the built in DVD player instead of the DVD drive in my computer. The TV picture is nice, despite the "made in China" brand name. The brightness level needed to be tweaked a little before an adequate picture could be watched but overall, it has a decent remote control and it works as advertised. The housing is not at all cheap looking, which you wouldn't expect in this price range and the sound quality does not sound "tinny" or like laptop computer speakers. One thing to note is the computer resolution, which is not stated anywhere but in the manual. It is not 1280x768, which is the native resolution of the LCD TV, but rather 1028x768. I was a bit disappointed that the VGA input would only produce this resolution, as there are other 17" LCD TV's that do higher. I was a bit misled thinking that it would produce the resolution advertised as the TV's resolution. I love amazon and would have returned this TV in a heartbeat if it didn't perform to its pricetag, but this product turned out to be a keeper. Hope this helps other buyers.

Product Description

A worldwide leader in the data storage and information management, Imation provides a wide variety of innovative product and service solutions for data storage. The company delivers to the customers a strong technology-based manufacturing, distributing and service leadership, to keep up its proven brand name and reputation for quality and reliability.

Average customer rating:

Quirky Router

Mixed

file sharing problematic

Poor for big LANs

Don't install any new firmware

Linksys RV016 10/100 16-Port VPN Router

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Routers | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
All Wired | Wired | Linksys | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
Electronics Available for International Shipping | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
Computers | Electronics | Categories | Target
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Accessories:

Linksys LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card

Wireless Router (b+g)

Cables To Go RJ45 Modular Connector Kit for Cat5 Patch Cables (50-Pack)

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Product Features:

A high-reliability Internet connection-sharing router and 16-port switch for small business

Features up to 7 Internet ports for load balancing and connection redundancy

Securely connects up to 50 remote users to your office network via VPN

Advanced SPI firewall protects your PCs from most known Internet attacks

ASIN: B0001XU8BW

Product Description

The Linksys 10/100 16-Port VPN Router is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for your small business needs. Like any router, it lets multiple computers in your office share an Internet connection, but the 16 ports on this Router feature unprecedented versatility. Two are dedicated Internet ports that let you connect a second Internet line as a backup to ensure that you're never disconnected. Or, you can use both Internet ports at the same time, and let the router balance your office's requirements between them for maximum bandwidth efficiency. Not enough? Up to five of the thirteen full-duplex switched 10/100 Ethernet ports can be reconfigured as Internet ports, for an up to seven-port failover or load balanced redundancy! Finally, a dedicated DMZ port gives you a publicly accessible channel so you can set up a web or FTP server, unimpeded by the powerful security features of the Router. The Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability creates encrypted "tunnels" through the Internet, allowing up to 50 remote office or traveling users to securely connect into your office network from off-site. Users connecting through a VPN tunnel are attached to your company's network - with secure access to files, e-mail, and your intranet - just as if they were in the building. You can also use the VPN capability to allow users on your small office network to securely connect out to a corporate network. The 10/100 16-Port VPN Router can serve as a DHCP Server, and has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks. It can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet, and has IP address filtering so you can specify exactly who has access to your network. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility. As the heart of your small office network, the connection-redundant Linksys 10/100 16-Port VPN Router gives you the connection reliability your business needs.

Customer Reviews:

Quirky Router.......2007-09-15

We purchased the router for its multiple Internet (WAN) inputs for redundancy. While on the surface that works, it will cause problems with remote login via RDP when using dynamic IP addresses since you cannot be sure which IP the system will provide when you login and it can change often so RDP fails a great deal of the time even when using a Dynamic DNS service in the units software. You have to disable one of the WAN sources to get 100% reliability for remote RDP access which then defeats the purpose of the multi WAN option. Of course, if you do not need to login remotely using RDP, this may not be an issue for you.

We also had multiple bugs with the unit and have had to reset many times until we finally gave up and switched to a Netgear VPN Router which has not failed once. So my experience has been that Netgear is a more reliable product overall but Linksys has a few neat features including multi WAN inputs. If the unit would not act up and if tech support were better, it would increase its rating.

Mixed.......2007-06-14

I have had the RV016 for a few years.

Overall I am somewhat mixed.

My biggest disappointment is with Linksys support. I had trouble configuring the dual WAN capabilities, and never got any help from Linksys. In the end I am using a single WAN (see below). I would expect much better, or at least some, support for an expensive router like this one.

Some applications got confused when I was using two WANs. I had this problem with 2 or 3 applications, so I suspect correcting it would be straightforward, but after HOURS of fiddling and calling Linksys help, I got nowhere.

The other surprise was that there is no way to be notified if one of the WANs goes down. I have dual connectivity for redundancy, but if one fails, there is no way to have the RV016 notify you.

I now keep both WANs plugged in, but only one port active. Someone needs to switch the connectivity in the event the primary WAN goes down.

On the positive side, I really like many of the advanced features:
* One-to-one NAT works well. My servers are both part of my LAN while having an outside WAN address
* I often remotely manage the RV016, including turning one and off various physical ports
* I found setting up VPNs to other gateways fairly straightforward.

Conclusion:
On balance there are enough features that work, or at least that I understand, that I am happy with the RV016. I do wish some of the other advertised features worked or were better documented.

file sharing problematic.......2007-06-08

Was never able to reestablish file sharing while using this router. Tried various fixes. Was using XP on desktops and laptops. Was told they offer no support for file sharing. Sought advice elsewhere. None of it worked. Returned the item.

Poor for big LANs.......2007-05-01

I was forced to get three of these. Each one was used on a hotel with people coming and going. All had firmware upgraded. During dead seasons, the product would work fine. This is when 5-10 people per day were using it. When 50 or more people were using it, EVERYONE ONE OF THEM WOULD FAIL, AND REQUIRE REBOOTING, often multiple times per day. Linksys support TOLD me that if more than 10 people were on it at a time, it would fail miserably. They all did. If you don't mind rebooting in a crowded enviroment, or only have 5-10 people who need this at a time, and simply need a redundant form of internet access, this will work fine. If your requirements are bigger, choose peplink.

Don't install any new firmware.......2006-11-28

I made the mistake of installing the new firmware, and now I can't get any kind of internet connection from the outside. FTP, Remote Desktop, etc., all failed to connect. The new firmware blocks all incoming connecitons. I talked to the Linksys tech support several time, and couldn't revert back to factory default firmware. I had to bring in my home router, an RV082, which I hadn't updated, to replace the one in the office. If you want a router with bullet proof firewall, I had got it in the drawer.

Average customer rating:

10/100 16-Port VPN Router

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE

Average customer rating:

10/100 16-Port VPN Router

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

The Keyspan FireWire Card provides a simple and affordable way to add high speed FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports to your PC or Mac, making it simple to connect to DV camcorders, disk drives, scanners and other FireWire devices. The card is available in a PCI version for desktops and a CardBus version for laptops.The PCI version of the Keyspan FireWire Card features an innovative "3+1" port design. You may connect FireWire devices to the three external FireWire ports, or you may connect two devices externally and connect one device internally. The CardBus version of the Keyspan FireWire Card adds one FireWire port to any CardBus-equipped laptop. Both Keyspan FireWire Cards feature Texas Instruments' FireWire chips... ensuring the highest level of compatibility and performance.

Average customer rating:

Great for the price

Excellent Easy-to-use Dongle

Not 2.0 compliant.

Reliable, fully featured, and compatible.

works well. Quick start quide has some mistake

IOGEAR GBU211 Bluetooth To USB Adapter

Manufacturer: IOGEAR
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

USB Ports | I/O Cards | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Bluetooth | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
USB Adapters | Bluetooth | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
Iogear | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Accessories:

D-Link DBT-120 Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapter

Iogear Bluetooth to USB Adapter

Bluetooth USB Adapter

Product Features:

Bluetooth specification 1.2 compliant to reduce interference with Wi-Fi devices

USB specification 1.1 compliant

Communicates and controls Bluetooth-enabled devices

Up to 66 feet (20 meters) wireless working distance

Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication – pairing, encryption, and authentication

ASIN: B0006FS2E0

Product Description

IOGEAR's Bluetooth to USB Adapter allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth-enabled computer, and communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled computers and devices without cable connections. It complies with Bluetooth 1.2 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with a 723 Kbps data rate at ranges up to 66 feet. It also enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDAs, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter is compatible with both Mac and PC computers. It is easy to install and use, and very portable. It's great for both home and mobile networking needs.

Customer Reviews:

Great for the price.......2006-08-12

Bottom line up front:

Works very well, very low price, works much better with the
included drivers than with the generic windows xp driver

Detailed review:

I bought this so I could use my new Treo 700w with my non-bluetooth-enabled laptop. The price was my main motivation in buying it.

Initially I just plugged it in and used the default windows xp drivers and it worked okay, however it didn't always work and i'd have to unplug/replug for my phone and the device to find and talk to each other.

After getting tired of that, I decided to install the drivers that ship with the product. I've had a much better experience since i did that. I was afraid the software would be really clunky given the cheap price, but it's actually quite good and gives you a TON of options that the standard XP driver does not provide.

If you use a this with a laptop and you dock/undock it, you'll have much better luck if you stop the adapter prior to docking/undocking. Otherwise, you'll probably end up having to unplug/replug it.

Excellent Easy-to-use Dongle.......2006-03-19

The Iogear adapter worked great with my iBook and Motorola PEBL phone. Pretty self-explanatory (of you are at all familiar with your system) and worked great without having to use the included software with OSX (10.4.3, Tiger). Really handy to have if one is not ready or able to get an internal bluetooth card for a one's machine. This is a great piece of gear and at about $20, definitely worth the throw.

Not 2.0 compliant........2005-12-31

I use the IOgear GBU211 for a modem connection with my Motorola E815 bluetooth capable phone. It paired to my laptop without any difficulties. The phone itself has a 66' bluetooth radius so I only needed the same from the bluetooth adapter; if you want to use bluetooth headphones definitely go with something that has a stronger signal.

I remember hearing about bluetooth technology about 4 years ago and it has taken its time in finding its niches in the market. I'm seeing it everywhere now, and although I initially got this just for use with my phone-modem, I can see myself using this adapter for wireless headphones or a wireless mouse (though I hear the mice suffer from lag, so I'm holding out on that).

A big con on this product is that it's bluetooth 1.2, which has a 723kbps (or 90kBps) limit. It works fine for a modem connection but not for file-transfers; it takes 11 seconds to transfer 1 megabyte at that rate. The bluetooth 2.0 standard is three times faster and is backward compatible. Higher throughput will also have less bottlenecking if you're using multiple bluetooth items (say simultaneously using a BT mouse, BT headphones, BT modem & BT networking/internet sharing). There will be more & more bluetooth gadgets coming along and a computer can have only one adapter installed at a time. Although this product works as advertised I recommend getting one that's 2.0 compliant.

Reliable, fully featured, and compatible........2005-12-18

This device works well on Windows XP, Service Pack 2, with not a single problem in recognizing the hardware.

Installing the included software and drivers is optional because Windows XP has included Bluetooth support in its service pack, but I can confirm that installing the included drivers resulted in no problems.

The device has a rounded form factor, which could become a problem when sharing room with other USB devices on hubs of tightly spaced USB ports.

I have successfully paired the device with the Motorola Razr, the Motorola V551, and the Nokia 6230, as expected. With a lower price tag than most other USB Bluetooth adapters, as well as its full pack of features, this Bluetooth adapter is a bargain.

works well. Quick start quide has some mistake.......2005-12-08

I got mine today at Fry's. It works all right with my logitech BT headset. I had some problem installing it. I believe the reason was that I followed the instruction on the quick start guide which is actually incorrect. By ignoring the advice to disconnect the adapter during driver installation I succeeded in the second round. BTW, I am using Win XP.

An extension cord helps with better signal, which doesn't come with the little usb adapter.

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