Bluetooth USB PC Adapter

Rating:
Summary: It works
Review: ( This product also shows up at another place at amazon site with widdcom software, and is cheaper under that part number.)

Here is review that I posted there.

I have a Motorola v551 phone and bought it assuming that it came with Motorola Phone Tools CD. As the previous reviewer mentioned, that product description is incorrect. 'What's in the Box' says that "Motorola Phone Tools CD" is in the box. But it is not included, instead you get basic Bluetooth Widcomm BT software and driver. It gives you the ability to transfer files between a PC and the phone, and other basic bluetooth services. Basically, you can transfer picture and video from the phone to your PC, and can transfer an mp3 file to the phone to use as a ring tone, or use your phone as a GPRS modem for accessing Internet from the PC when away from your office (I got a speed of 135.5 Kbps in Monterey, CA). I thought that was pretty cool to be able to access Internet from the laptop via my cell phone's bluetooth link.

I almost thought of returning and getting a cheaper make since it didn't have Phone Tool CD as was mentioned in the product description, but have kept it since I don't think I am going to do any thing more with the adapter other than occasionaly changing ring tones. I use public domain mp3 editing tool to create ring tones, and Adobe Photoshop to edit graphics for themes. At this point, I don't really care about MPT much as it includes functionality very similar to widcomm software (+ built in editor for audio, photo and mp3 files) and a nicer user interface which could be useful if you aren't a computer person. You can download MPT from bvrp software, if you want.

There are cheaper BT adapters available, (...) Moreover, I don't want problem with third party devices that may not have been tested with Motorola phone or MPT tools. Look wise, it is indeed a very cute looking little adapter.

Software installation and configuration is straight forward, though you may have to fiddle a few times to get thing working properly (like make sure discovery "on" feature is set on your pc, and also your phone's bluetooth interface is on etc.). From opening the package to making a connection w/ the phone (v551) takes about 20 minutes or so. I recommend its purchase.