Targus USB Bluetooth® Adapter - Class 2 ACB10US

by Targus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 2 x 9 inches ; 0.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002K6RK0
• Item model number: ACB10US
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 5, 2004

Product Description

Targus ACB10US USB Bluetooth Adapter - Class 2

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great So Far, January 31, 2007

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Johnny Cash "Johnny Cash" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Targus USB Bluetooth® Adapter - Class 2 ACB10US (Personal Computers)

I was expecting this to be a major hassle, given all the bad reviews of BT dongles out there, but I was able to link up and share files between my sony ericsson w810i and my Dell Inspiron 6000 within ten minutes of opening the box. So far, no problems at all (and none of the problems I've heard of from reviews of the Kensington device). This thing works very well in my PC environment, and doesn't saddle you with any useless or unnecessary "cute" applications. One caveat on the software, however. I can see where it would be confusing to those who are not at least reasonably computer savvy, with some experience in BT jargon, too. It's definitely not plug n' play, but it is intuitive to some extent.

The weird thing is, the packaging (at least for the product I bought at Best Buy) says that it is Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, and that it supports the A2DP stereo profile, but I can't find anything on the Targus website or in the included documentation to support this claim. As far as I can tell from the extremely fast data transfer rate, however, the claim on the packaging seems to be true.

I will be receiving my bluetooth stereo headphones in a few days. Hopefully, the package is right and I'll be able to stream music from my laptop. This is the main reason I bought the dongle, so if it doesn't work, back to the store it goes.

**Edit**

Well, I received my headphones, and it turns out that it does support A2DP, but the connection with the headphones stinks!!! I hear sound for only a few seconds at a time before it cuts out for large gaps. This thing is okay for data, but if you want to use it to broadcast to stereo headphones, beware!

If I could change my rating, I'd change it to a 3. Back to the store it goes!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It can be easy! Read this & don't let installation leave you in a "funk!", August 19, 2010

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Book Glutton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Targus USB Bluetooth® Adapter - Class 2 ACB10US (Personal Computers)

I bought this because I have used the Targus brand before. I also liked the tiny size. However, I needed something to work with Windows 7 on my Dell desktop and I heard about more than a few success stories with this product, although it does not say so as part of the Amazon's product description. Knowing this, I too a chance!

The Adapter came with its own software disk. I first installed the software using "autoplay." It never completely installed. Then, I then ran the installation manually using the Vista version BTW 6.0.1.6300 that came on the disk. This also failed to install completely.

I searched online for a Windows 7 driver. I immediately came up with a link to Windows 7 Compatibility Center which recommended WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software for Windows 7, Vista or XP for computers with a "Broadcom-enabled embedded or USB plug-in Bluetooth wireless adapter" (which is what this Targus product hardware actually is). The software offered was version 6.3.5.430 supporting Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Extended Data Rate).

I followed the links to the Broadcom website, downloaded and installed the software. This version installed completely. In minutes I was listening to my A2DP stereo headset and was able to pair my Nokia Smartphone to my desktop, synchronize it, etc. This is what I wanted to use the Bluetooth Adapter for in the first place. So, for the chance I took, it was a success!

Installation wasn't as easy I would have liked. I did not appreciate the extra steps I had to take to get it to work, and the time I wasted. But, having done so, I am very pleased with the product. Hopefully, some of you may be able to capitalize on these efforts, load & install the above software the first time--not have any headaches with this--but just enjoy using it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If at first you don't succeed, try try again, January 30, 2008

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C. Homer (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus USB Bluetooth® Adapter - Class 2 ACB10US (Personal Computers)

I bought this Bluetooth adapter to transfer small music files (OK, ringtones) from my PowerMac G4 to my Nokia 6085 phone. The package clearly states it is both PC and Mac compatible, but the instruction booklet inside the package said absolutely nothing about using it with a Mac. The mini-CD containing the driver inside the package also made no mention of a Mac. So, I just plugged the darn thing into a USB port--and my mouse stopped working. A dialog box popped up stating that the adapter was looking for a Bluetooth-compatible mouse (which I don't have). After about two minutes of that nonsense, I unplugged the adapter...and the mouse still didn't work. So I rebooted the computer, then plugged the adapter in again. This time, my Mac instantly recognized the adapter, allowing me to easily and quickly transfer files from my Mac to my phone with no problems. In the end, this adapter did what I bought it for. Time will tell if it holds up through the 1 year warranty and beyond.