Socket Communications Bluetooth Connection Kit

by Socket Mobile

Product Details

Product Manual [1.24mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 13 x 1.7 inches ; 7.7 ounces
• 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: B00005RZP2
• Item model number: BL4508-309
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,634 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 29, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Ericsson, R520, T39, T68 Motorola 270C Nokia 3650, 6210, 6310, 6310i, 7650, 8910, 8910i NTT DoCoMo PALDIO 633S Sony C413S Looking for a new kind of freedom and convenience in mobile data communication? Now you can create an invisible link between your Pocket PC or Windows notebook and mobile phone for wireless Internet access. Imagine, no cables or wires - it's simple and easy. Socket's Connection Kits create a cable-free link between your mobile computer and a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone allowing you to exchange email, browse the Internet, fax or access your company network using your phone as a modem - even when your phone is tucked away in your purse, backpack or briefcase. You can ActiveSync between your Pocket PC and notebook. You also can use the Socket Windows CE Dialer software to call any of your contacts. Simply tap on any contact and let your Windows CE device dial your Bluetooth enabled phone. The CompactFlash Connection Kit features the Socket Compact Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Get Connected! Setup wizard. The software runs on Windows CE 3.0 for Pocket PC 2000, Pocket PC 2002 and Handheld PC 2000. The phones listed above have been tested and are compatible with the Kit.

• 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 CE dial-up networking (DUN) software to initiate a data call with your phone
• Bluetooth Profiles supported in Windows CE: General Access, Service Discovery, Serial Port, Dial-up Networking, LAN (via PPP), Fax, Generic Object Exchange, Object Push, and File Transfer.
• The card is designed to be Mobility Friendly and energy efficient to minimize the battery consumption of your Pocket PC.
• With Socket's Dialer software you can tap contact and let your Windows CE device dial your phone.
• Print to a Bluetooth enabled printer with the Bluetooth Connection Kit and PrintPocketCE software.
• Socket also offers Bluetooth development kits for hardware and application providers to Bluetooth enable their products.

Product Description

MODEL- BL4508-309 VENDOR- SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS INC. FEATURES- Bluetooth Connection Kit CompactFlash I/O Bluetooth Card Type I. Exchange email synchronize schedules and contacts transfer files and browse the Internet simply and easily with Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit. Plug the Bluetooth Card into your Windows Powered Pocket PC or HPC 2000 and create a cable free connection to your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone while your phone stays in your briefcase handbag or on your belt. It the only card with a fully integrated antenna so nothing sticks out from your handheld device that could get damaged. No need to buy carry or connect a cable. With future Bluetooth enabled devices it delivers opportunities for easy connections between devices. The Bluetooth Connection Kit features the Socket Bluetooth Card and Get Connected! Setup wizard. The software runs on Pocket PCs and other Windows CE Powered mobile computers (v2.11 or greater). The phones listed below have been tested and are compatible with the Kit. Works with: Ericsson R520 T39; Nokia 6210; Sony C413S. * Unique CompactFlash Type I Design - a fully integrated antenna - offering two major benefits: - Will not change the size or look a Pocket PCNo cable. - Reduces risk of damage to the card or Pocket PC when in use. * Creates invisible link between a Pocket PC and a Bluetooth-enable mobile phone allowing exchange of email browsing the Internet - even when the phone is tucked away in a pocket or briefcase. * 30 foot (10 meter) range. * Low power consumption - can use all day long. * Future support for other Bluetooth-enabled devices like printers LAN access points. * Adapter available separately for use in a standard PC Card slot. [e-mail] MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 3 YEARS

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This works like a charm!, August 26, 2002

By 

Marc Marcuse (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Socket Communications Bluetooth Connection Kit (Office Product)

I'm using an Audiovox Maestro with the Socket card + an Ericsson T68 cell phone. I don't know what the complaints are about, it works like a charm. I keep the phone in my pocket and web-browse using my PDA, or I can synch them wirelessly. Setup was a complete breeze, the current Socket software for handhelds walks you through the process. I can't imagine this being any easier, and I'm shocked by the other comments. Maybe their beta software sucked, but the release versions are wizard-driven and simple.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relatively, it's very easy, January 24, 2004

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"n8a" (Chicago, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Socket Communications Bluetooth Connection Kit (Office Product)

As far as getting this card to work with my PDA, this card was certainly the easiest. I also bought an AmbiCom BT2000 card, and with that card I couldn't get my PDA to connect to my phone. It was very nice, just didn't work with my PDA well. After that experience, this took me 10 minutes.

Important added bonus - this is the least obnoxious card out there. It's so small that it does not stick out of the slot, which prevents it from being seen and/or damaged. Blinking lights on your card are overrated!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Portable and effective, could use some improvement., May 24, 2002

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Tony Cooper (Fort Wayne, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Socket Communications Bluetooth Connection Kit (Office Product)

There are a few annoying things with this unit. It doesn't always connect when it should, but resetting the Jornada makes the connection work. It certainly isn't as fast as I would like, average speed of 14.4.
All in all, the portability and functionality makes this a great buy. If you have the bluetooth kit and a pocket PC, this is a must have; at least until the next level improved modem comes along!