Reviews (1)

works with my mac
I've been very happy with the performance of this product. I attached it to my mac os x box, and apple's bluetooth software managed the connection to my mobile phone perfectly fine. Note that this item (GBU302) comes with two bluetooth adapters. I gave the other to a friend who has a windows machine. She is happy the product as well; the software that comes with the product enabled her PDA to shared the high speed internet connection with the windows pc that the adapter is plugged in to.

The range of the class one device hasn't been tested - my mobile phone is a class three bluetooth device with a smaller range (25ft), so I don't have another class one device to test the (300ft) range.

If you just want one, see the GBU301 product (B00006L4R6). ... Read more

Reviews (3)

works well
This adapter works very well compared to the Sony bluetooth adapter I tried (and returned). The Ambicom has good compatability between brands, and the software enables you to link easily with different services. There is even an option in the software to set up an ActiveSync connection, and a proxy internet connection for your PPC. Now my ipaq and vaio can sync easily without wires, using ActiveSync. In the setup, getting the COMport numbers correct can be a bit tricky -- it's important to pay attention to the steps in installation, and to consult your PDA manual. Also, I find I need to connect to ActiveSync (on the ipaq) through the bluetooth manager, which is easy, no problem. Once it's set up, it connects perfectly every time. A relief, after struggling with the Sony adapter and software -- and the Ambicom is half the price -- so I give this one 5 stars.

it works on well on win 2k but not on my XP
I bought the ambicom usb adapter to transfer my pictures from my nokia 3650 cellphone. I installed it on my older pc that had windows 2000 and it works nomally on the "Bluetooth Neigbohood" software i can transfer midi files and pictures easily, but when i installed my phone's PC Suite software it couldnt detect the bluetooth connection and i cant sync my phone at all. I can only transfer files back a forth by the provided software but it does not get detected by my phone's sync software. I also tried to install it on my XP (home edition) laptop but i doesnt work at all. There is no bluetooth connecition at all and i have installed everything the way it should be. I dont think its compatible on XP at all.

Works a promised! Installation a snap!
Having read some of the reviews for other Bluetooth adapters out there, I was a bit reluctant to get a product from a relatively unknown maker. I'm glad I gave it a chance!

I installed it on my home XP Pro (SP1) system on a USB 1.1 (powered) hub! It installed in minutes, and a couple of clicks after that, I was synchronizing my iPAQ 2215 via a bluetooth connection.

This item comes with short USB extension cable. I won't use it since I think it's safer to have the adapter securely plugged into my hub, but I do understand why some people may find it helpful. The adapter itself is very compact, and it doesn't take up more than its share of space on my hub, thus allowing me to use all the plugs next to it.

There are two versions of the latest software for this model, depending on your unit's serial number... Make sure to select the correct one if you download the latest drivers.

There isn't anything special about the design or looks of this small adapter, but so far it's worked perfectly for me. I don't know the exact distances but I've been able to connect my PDA from anywhere in my apartment.

I hope you have a similar experience to mine! ... Read more

Features

• Includes Bluetooth software for Windows
• Data Transfer rate of up to 723 kbps
• 30 Feet (10 Meter) transmitting range
• Security: Pairing, encryption, authentication
• Up to seven simultaneous Bluetooth devices can be detected