[Thinkpad] Speaking of Bluetooth

[Jon Kelly]

On 9/30/06, Anthony R. Gold <thinkpadlist2 at ahjg.co.uk> wrote:
>
> On Sat, 30 Sep 2006 02:40:01 -0500, Matt Winston wrote:
>
> > Planning of buying a Bluetooth adapter for Motorola phone use.
> > I was able to alter the firmware in my Verizon phone to allow file
> transfers
> > & dial up modem use; now I'd like to utilize those features on the
> laptops.
> > I recall reading some posts about variances in driver compatibility with
> XP
> > Sp2.
> > Since I've not used any computers with built in BT devices previously,
> I'm
> > in the dark as to knowing whether the BT drivers are generic or
> proprietary
> > in any manner.
> > Would appreciate your comments & suggestions.
>
> Yes there are third party drivers which you will need for a headset device
> to use with Skype etc., and those usually come with the Bluetooth wireless
> device from such authors as Widcomm (which IBM supplies) or Windigo (which
> comes with many of the USB Bluetooth dongles).  But the XP drivers may be
> fine for your needs.  Find what software Motorola offers for your type of
> phone and then test it with the XP drivers before wasting time on anything
> different.  Having XP accept a third party driver in preference to the
> native Microsoft ones is a bit of a struggle and needs careful following
> of instructions with no intuitive shortcuts.
>
> Tony


The Motorola USB Bluetooth adapter uses the Widcomm drivers too. I've had
good luck with mine & my Moto e815 & H700 headset.