Socket Communications Bluetooth Connection Kit+Adapter (Win CE,98,Me,2000,XP)

by Socket Mobile

Product Details

Product Manual [1.01mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006HYAI
• Item model number: BL4517-386
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 29, 2002

Product Description

MODEL- BL4517-386 VENDOR- SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS INC. FEATURES- Bluetooth Connection Kit & Adapter The Bluetooth Connection Kit features the Socket Bluetooth CF Card a PC Card adapter and software for Windows CE 3.0 for Pocket PC 2000 Pocket PC 2002 and Handheld PC 2000 as well as Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP. The phones listed here have been tested and are compatible with the Kit. Ericsson R520 T39 T68 Motorola 270C Nokia 6210 6310 6310i 7650 8910 NTT DoCoMo PALDIO 633S Sony C413S * The card has a unique design - a fully integrated antenna offering two major benefits: it will not change the size or look of your Pocket PC and it reduces the risk of damage to the card or Pocket PC when in use. * Use the standard Windows dial-up networking (DUN) software to initiate a data call with your phone. * ActiveSync between your Pocket PC and notebook. * The card is designed to be Mobility Friendly and energy efficient to minimize the battery consumption of your Pocket PC. * Includes PC Card adapter for use in notebooks. * With Sockets Dialer Windows CE software you can tap a contact and let your Windows CE device dial your phone. * Bluetooth Profiles supported in Windows CE 3.0: General Access Service Discovery Serial Port Dial-up Networking LAN (via PPP) Fax. * Bluetooth Profiles supported in Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP: General Access Service Discovery Serial Port Dial-up Networking Fax. RADIO RANGE- Up to 30 ft (10 m) O/S SUPPORT- Pocket PC 2000 Pocket PC 2002 HPC 2000 Windows 98SE/Me/2000/ XP. APPROVALS- FCC: Part 15 Class B; C-TICK: s.182; Bluetooth 1.1; ETS 300 328; ETS 300 826 OPTION - BL4518387 Windows Upgrade Kit POWER- Typical 40 mA (132 mW) SIZE - 1.43 x 1.69 x 0.13 WT.- 10 grams [e-mail] MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 3 YEARS

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars PDA Yes Laptop No Support non-existent, November 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Socket Communications Bluetooth Connection Kit+Adapter (Win CE,98,Me,2000,XP) (Office Product)

I got this card to work with Dell X5 PDA and my Sony T610 phone. However, I cannot get it to work with my Dell Latitude Laptop running Win 2000. It finds the remote device, allows connections, but if you try to move files, you get a protection error. Synchronization using the Sony software never finds the phone, even if it is connected, bonded.. Emails to Socket support get no reply. No mention of problems or hints in their FAQ. No updates for the Windows software or drivers on the website (they seem to be selling this software for previous card buyers). They get two stars because it worked with the PDA.

Gratuitous comment: why does anyone think Bluetooth has a future? It is more complicated than wifi, slower, and seems more difficult to use. Once the low power wifi chips enter the market, bye-bye Bluetooth.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Works with my GPS but does not have headset profile, May 18, 2005

By 

Sam "Sam" (Next door,CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Socket Communications Bluetooth Connection Kit+Adapter (Win CE,98,Me,2000,XP) (Office Product)

Pro's

Supports Bluetooth 1.1 Spec
Work with Socket Bluetooth GPS
Works with Palm PDA
PC CARD with CF when used the notebook the card sticks out very little.This is a big plus because if you have kids and use a USB adapter you will end up breaking it easily as sticks out from the notebook

Con's

Crappy software
**DOES NOT SUPPORT HEADSET PROFILE** I recently purchased a iogear headset for IM Chatting and realized that I could not use with my headset as this does not support headset profile
Very bad technical support,They charge for any software written and abs no free upgrades.
Very expensive

Conclusion
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If you are not interested in upgrades and happy with the exisitng functionality then go for it but at current market rate you have better choices.It does work with windows 98
I would not recommend it but if this is used with win98 then this card works and i have used it