Posted by GOwin
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$120 (there's another cheap adapter from Tecom, but it's not available locally. Someone posted that a few months back). At least, the help file is very informative.
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2002-07-19 08:04 ]
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2002-07-26 07:47 ]
Posted by arnoldc
nice mini-review. hmmm, it sure is something i could get soon (maybe tomorrow)
Posted by jag
@gowin u mentioned locally avail. Where in pinas?
Posted by cadcad
why don't they deliver internatinally?!?!
they'd really get a lot of money
Posted by ShawO
So gorgeous and so compact!
I think it just makes these 2 run and hide!!!
Tecom Bluetooth USB
TDK Bluetooth USB
I wonder how true is the 200m range claim?
Have you tested it, GOwin?
Another thing is wether it's USB v1.0 or v2.0, any idea?
[ This Message was edited by: ShawO on 2002-07-17 16:50 ]
Posted by all8
Tested msi usb bluetooth adapter (MS-6967 ) on PCcontrol, BTcontrol, sendfile, GPRS, Fax Modem etc. All work flawlessly.
Highly Recommended
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Posted by GOwin
@ShawO, the 200m claim is for the MS 6968 model - an add-on card for MSI mainboards with the bluetooth header. It's USB 1.1 compliant. @*, i am from pinas :-]
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2002-07-20 12:25 ]
Posted by GOwin
My only complaint so far: it LOOKS cheap (the same price i paid for.) :-*
Posted by cadcad
do they deliver inernationally?
and who cares if it looks cheap!!
well from the pic... it does'nt
Posted by GOwin
@jag
i got it from PC Corner, Gilmore street cor E. Rodriguez, QC. Near St. Paul's College for PhP 2600 (or US$ 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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Posted by cadcad
bad they don't have distributors here in lebanon!!!
am not gonna buy it from here and pay 180$ for it
Posted by GOwin
@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
)
Posted by laffen
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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Posted by GOwin
There you go Cadcad
Posted by 619
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
Posted by GOwin
@619, sure. i see no problem about that. actually, i wanted to test the product before i buy it - the store refused
, so i was kinda biting the bullet when i bought it
Posted by laffen
Is it possible to establish a LAN connection using two adapters? Using one adapter as a client and the other as a server?
Posted by arnoldc
laffen, that's why i will buy one msi. so that i can have the anycom bt in my ipaq and the msi in my notebook to test this lan access stuff.
will be glad to update everyone once i get it.
Posted by laffen
Ok. Then I'll have to order one more
Posted by jorns
MSI MS Bluetooth Key for 845E MAX2-BLR
USB:
So this key is supported by every motherboard with a USB connection?
Posted by 619
lan using bt will be cool..
..dlreyes just went to pc express.. they dont have any msi.
Posted by GOwin
@jorns
yes, any PC with a USB port will support them.
Posted by jorns
ok, that's great. have to order one myself then.
Posted by arnoldc
in singapore, it is availabe here:
Superpet
1 Rochor Canal Rd, SLS, #06-62, S(188504)
Unit No #06-62
Telephone +65 6883-1613
Fascimile +65 6883-1610
http://www.superpet.com.sg
for SGD99.00
Posted by berrybianka
@gowin: which one looks cheap? the msi? does it look like it will become 2 if it fell?
Posted by GOwin
@berrybianka. yes, the msi. what i meant by cheap is that it's cheap looking, but it looks sturdy enough.
Posted by jorns
i just spoke to the support center at komlett.no, and they said that you have to have a motherboard that support BLR to use the bluetooth key from msi. Not a regular motherboard with USB.
And such motherboard cost about 1700NKR.
Posted by GOwin
what does BLR stand for?
Posted by jorns
I dont know, just a thought, maybe 'bluetooth ready' ?
Posted by GOwin
just scoured the net.
i think that BLR thingie is actually a reference to the MSI 845E Max2-BLR (with bluetooth pin header) mainboard which is being marketed with the MS-6968 add-on card Bluetooth adapter. I think they're referring to the add-on card, and not the USB adapter.
The MS-6967 is a standard USB v1.1 accessory, and should work on all kinds of boards and PCs with USB ports.
Make sure that both of you are talking about the USB adapter (MS6967 Bluetooth Transceiving Key), not the add-on card (MS6968 Bluetooth Transceiving Module) for MSI mainboards with bluetooth pin headers.
Hope this helps.
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2002-07-18 09:06 ]
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2002-07-18 09:15 ]
Posted by MFB
Attention PCC:
PC express in Shaw Blvd. will have 4 units tomorrow (5 dapat, 1 is reserved to me). I requested it from them and they got the remaining stock from their Alabang branch. Price is 2600. It should be there by 1pm. If you want to buy in Pc corner, its buy order basis. Call first and claim it the following day. Price is the same too. Guys, I want to dispose my ma-620 infra red port. Just bought it a week ago. Give it a 1950 na lang. Just send me a pm. Bt na kasi ako tomorrow. : )
Posted by Beatrix
Mfb, reserve me one under your name. I will pick it up tomorrow at the time you'll be there. Pm me your number.
Posted by 619
hmmmm....beatrix... reserve me under your name, kunin ko sayo.. hehe...
Posted by Beatrix
@mfb, i called them up but this girl who answered the phone said they don't allow reservation. do you know someone from that store or did you personally go there? i'll try my luck tomorrow.
@619, i thought you were looking for the bluetooth adapter this afternoon thats why i called you...
Posted by oskar
What about WinXP support?/Oskar
Posted by MFB
Beatrix,
Please read your pm box, left a msg for you.
Posted by titanic
Have you tried using your adpater to get a GPRS dialup using the DUN profile? I have a 3Com USB adapter, and I can't get any stupid dial-up to work.
Posted by GOwin
@oscar, yes XP is supported. @titanic, yes i tried dial-up connections already.
Posted by cadcad
@Gowin and laffen ...
this online store doesn't ship internationally either... It seems i don't have the chance to get it early...
Posted by all8
Just bought 2 units of msi usb bluetooth adapter (MS-6967 ) for both of my home computer networking.
US$50 each.It works perfectly
Posted by jag
@titanic have same problem. Tried dloading updated s/w from 3com site but need to fill in form and wait for confirmation. Still waiting . . Someone posted procedure on 3com usb. Try search facility.
Posted by ShawO
@all8
where you bought it from?
@laffen
If you see the pdf file, you'll notice that it is meant to be a pc to pc bluetooth connector!
[ This Message was edited by: ShawO on 2002-07-19 05:28 ]
Posted by jplacson
Does anyone know the Tel No of PC Corner? I wanna call them first before I go and get the Bluetooth adapter!
I was hoping that the USB adapter would also have the 'headset' profile so I could use my BT headset instead of the soundcard mic. :s Oh well.
Posted by jorns
good morning everyone. Someone from Norway who knows which store here in Norway who has the ms-6967
Posted by laffen
@ShawO
OK. I thought the msi MS-6967 was client only and that the MS-6968 was the server.
From the manual:
"The originator of the request is known as the client. The device that accepts (or rejects) the request is known as the server. Many Bluetooth devices can act as both client and server."
Posted by 619
jplac- pc express in shaw has 2 units left!! hurry!
Posted by jorns
@laffen
Laffen vet du om noen butikker her i Norge som har den bluetooth adapteren?
Posted by khernitz
will this adapter work with a compaq presario notebook pc running winXP?
Posted by ShawO
@laffen
I don't blame you...
Taiwanese English, took me a while to figure it out too!
Posted by GOwin
@ShawO
Actually, the quality of the English used in the manual is quite good. I have read terrible manuals from taiwanese manufacturers (I am not saying that it's only them who "murders" English
)
@khernitz
yes, it should. Bluetooth is an open standard.