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    bluetooth: pc card or usb

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by aitsu, Sep 9, 2004.

  1. aitsu

    aitsu Newbie

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    hey folks. can anyone give a recommendation on this? usb is cheaper but sticks out the side of the laptop. pc card is expensive but flush. what about power? do pc cards eat battery life even if they are not "running," i.e. bluetooth is off?
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I would recommend a third choice. The Socket CF card. It sits nearly flush and works well.

    If Bluetooth is off, it won't sap power.

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    and it supports HID i assume?
     
    aitsu, Sep 10, 2004
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