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    Bluetooth phone syncing?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by EagleDevil, Sep 21, 2006.

  1. EagleDevil

    EagleDevil Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, now that I have the basic stuff with my T60 sorted out, I'm looking for new ways to play with it. ;)

    For example, Bluetooth, which I have never before used in any way. But my computer came with it (APP prebuilt, you know), and I have a Bluetooth-capable Motorola E815. I've read on the Web that Verizon has disabled Bluetooth file transfer (I guess so that one would have to buy their stupid cable??? :mad: ), but then this site's new review of the Dell e1705 mentions syncing with a RAZR. So, can it be done?

    Any other handy little things others have found to do with Bluetooth would be of interest to me, too.

    Chris
     
    EagleDevil, Sep 21, 2006
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    pbdavey Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Motorola Q that I've attempted to sync and do Send Object with, and I have had no success with either.
     
    pbdavey, Sep 21, 2006
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    schlepptop Notebook Enthusiast

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    easy peasy between an inspiron 6000 and a sony ericsson k750.

    if they did disable something in your phone you'd better start looking there for answers. something that's disabled surely can be enabled again (they might want money though)
     
    schlepptop, Sep 21, 2006
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  4. EagleDevil

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    I've looked around on the Web and it may be that Verizon has now enabled this feature with a firmware upgrade. Of course, there's nothing about it on their site. Verizon may be the worst company I've ever dealt with. Which would be saying something.

    Chris
     
    EagleDevil, Sep 21, 2006
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    You've never had Sprint then
     
    pbdavey, Sep 21, 2006
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    I got the top-of-the-line Sony TV phone at xmas, and the only thing it does NOT have is bluetooth. I didn't care at the time, but now i do.

    Get a bluetooth mouse. The logitech powers on/off and battery lasts forever.
     
    SkiBunny, Sep 21, 2006
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  7. EagleDevil

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    It's too late for me, dangit. I bought a USB wireless mouse because I was only dimly aware that Bluetooth mice were even available, and were simpler to use.

    I like mine fine, but I could do without having to plug in the dongle.

    Chris
     
    EagleDevil, Sep 21, 2006
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    splurge for $20 and get a logitech v270 bluetooth mouse from ebay (cwogroup) for $20 shipped. They're refurbs but i got a pair like new i am very happy and recommend them.
     
    SkiBunny, Sep 21, 2006
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    I got my MX5000 set from them as well, works great. And yes Verizon seems intent on screwing their customers for every cent possible. I've heard rumor that there is hacked firmware on the web that restores the functionality. I had Sprint, and didn't have an opportunity to complain about side features because the phone never got service and I was trying to get them to fix that.
     
    strikeback03, Sep 23, 2006
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