Add Bluetooth to my lappie without anything sticking out

birdie · 13th May 2008, 2:27 PM

I have a Lenovo 3000 N200 (0687-A31) one of the $598 BigW Lappies.

I am very happy with the features of it... got everything i want except bluetooth...

How is the best way to add bluetooth without anything sticking out the side? ie a usb bluetooth adaptor... I want to have bluetooth that stays in the laptop so i can pack it into my bag and not have to unplug a usb dongle...

Can i get either a SD Bluetooth adaptor or a PC Express Bluetooth adaptor? or a mini-pci card (i want to keep the 802.11G wireless though)

Thoughts and suggestions?

Vaempyr · 13th May 2008, 2:33 PM

Toshiba seem to make a BT SD card / adapter ...

http://www.shopbot.com.au/p-3666.html seems to list some availability.

Azrael · 13th May 2008, 2:34 PM

Cheapest option will be this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11866

While it sticks out a teeny bit, its certainly not enough to worry about.

birdie · 13th May 2008, 2:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azrael

Cheapest option will be this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11866

While it sticks out a teeny bit, its certainly not enough to worry about.

That's awesome :-D I've ordered one :-D and free postage :-D

CAPT-Irrelevant · 13th May 2008, 2:53 PM

The laptop pci ones are around. Google it, but also ensure by common sense that it's compatible with your laptop.

Spiderman · 13th May 2008, 3:23 PM

wow, that one from deal extreme looks awesome! birdie, be sure to let us all know how it goes!

Azrael · 13th May 2008, 3:39 PM

Mine came today, runs the standard Bluesoleil drivers. Ill put up a pic soon of it in my wife's EeePC

HeXa · 13th May 2008, 3:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azrael

Cheapest option will be this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11866

While it sticks out a teeny bit, its certainly not enough to worry about.

was gonna suggest the exactly the same thing

Have one sitting my my cart for my next bulk order (damn paypal fees)

HyRax1 · 3rd August 2008, 7:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azrael

Cheapest option will be this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11866

While it sticks out a teeny bit, its certainly not enough to worry about.

Jaycar Electronics sell that one, but at a higher price. I bought mine from them ages ago at about $40. It's a little cheaper now.

13th May 2008, 2:27 PM	#1
birdie Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bundaberg, Queensland Posts: 1,264	Add Bluetooth to my lappie without anything sticking out I have a Lenovo 3000 N200 (0687-A31) one of the $598 BigW Lappies. I am very happy with the features of it... got everything i want except bluetooth... How is the best way to add bluetooth without anything sticking out the side? ie a usb bluetooth adaptor... I want to have bluetooth that stays in the laptop so i can pack it into my bag and not have to unplug a usb dongle... Can i get either a SD Bluetooth adaptor or a PC Express Bluetooth adaptor? or a mini-pci card (i want to keep the 802.11G wireless though) Thoughts and suggestions? __________________ Main PC: Intel C2Q Q6600 G0, Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R, 4GB Corsair PC6400, Albatron 8800GTX, 1TB Samsung, Antec Nine Hundred, Corsair TX750W, Dell 2407WFP 24" LCD Laptop: T2310, 2GB RAM, 320GB, 14.1", Intel X3100, DVDRW, 802.11G Camera Gear: Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 10-20 F/4-5.6 EX, Sigma 18-50 F/2.8 EX, Canon 50 F/1.8, Canon 70-200 F/2.8 L 2x 8Gb Lexar Pro 133x, Lowepro Computrekker Plus AW Rolling, Manfrotto 190X PRO B and 804RC2

13th May 2008, 2:33 PM	#2
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13th May 2008, 2:34 PM	#3
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13th May 2008, 3:39 PM	#7
Azrael Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Adelaide, North Posts: 4,922	Mine came today, runs the standard Bluesoleil drivers. Ill put up a pic soon of it in my wife's EeePC __________________ --Azrael He made infinite shades of green. Now back with extra super marriage powers..... The Plebian Period \| I'm a Christian... \| Photo Gallery \| takai@DeviantArt \| takai on all other forums.

13th May 2008, 3:23 PM	#6
Spiderman Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Web City Posts: 2,363	wow, that one from deal extreme looks awesome! birdie, be sure to let us all know how it goes!