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    bluetooth phone for laptop connection

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by crs1, Mar 10, 2010.

  1. crs1

    crs1 Notebook Geek

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    Hey, I was wondering whether or not anyone uses their bluetooth cell phone to connect a laptop to the internet on occasion. It's definitely not a long term solution, but I'm just curious to hear from others who've tried it and what the expense of using it may be when absolutely neccessary.
     
    crs1, Mar 10, 2010
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  2. yejun

    yejun Notebook Deity

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    You can only use laptop as headset when it is connected to cell phone.
     
    yejun, Mar 10, 2010
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    I have use my iphone tethered to my laptops via bluetooth & the usb cable many of times.
    It is easy and a fast way to get online when you have no hotspot/wifi around.

    The usb cable way keeps the phone charge up...
     
    cyber16, Mar 10, 2010
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