[pchelpers] Re: BlueTooth Wireless adapter and Windows Vista

Hi Gerald,

Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 3:43:29 PM, you wrote:

GG> I called the company and I was email special Window Vista drivers.
GG> So beware that Vista and XP are not completely compatible. -

Sometimes the XP drivers will work but may not support full
functionality.


GG> I have a palm organizer that has web capability but works on
GG> BlueTooth. The Blue Tooth wireless adapter is Windows XP
GG> compatible and uses USB 2. The Verizon technician said it would
GG> not interfere with WiFi but needs a separate adapter.

Bluetooth has its own frequency.

Chances are that it'll work in a USB 1.1 port if you need it to.


GG> Windows Vista is relatively new and many products may have been
GG> manufactured before Vista came out. Would an adapter plugged into
GG> a Vista notebook harm the notebook. It might not work. The adapter
GG> is $16.99 so the adapter is expendable but the notebook is not. My
GG> desktop is Windows XP so that should be fine.

Won't harm to plug in; just might not be able to find a driver for it.

A notebook may already have Bluetooth built in.

-- 
Scott.



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