January 16, 2007
Avoid that unsightly Bluetooth dongle issue
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:58 PM
Category | Phone & Wireless
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Bluetooth is being built into more and more laptops, but for those that don't have it, especially older laptop owners, the biggest problem is remembering yet another USB dongle for your computer. Most Bluetooth adapters are the shape and size of flash drives, meaning that you have to store them in your bag somewhere and pull them out when you need them—not very convenient.
The MoGo Dapter wants to solve that problem by providing a USB adapter that you can leave in your computer pretty much all the time. The Dapter is a small rounded bump that barely protrudes from your laptop; you can plug it in and forget about it. It supports Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, the top Bluetooth standard at the moment, and is compatible with both Mac and Windows. And weighing in at just .09 oz, with dimensions of .4" x .73" x .37", you'll barely even notice it's there. It'll run you just $50, which is commensurate with most Bluetooth adapters.
[via Red Ferret]
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