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    half-related bluetooth question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jl1989, Apr 2, 2008.

  1. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    i wana get a bluetooth mic/earpiece for my laptop, was just wondering will it work with both laptop and cell phone? or would it be separate, different kinds of bluetooth, etc etc....
     
    jl1989, Apr 2, 2008
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    It depends. A run-of-the-mill bluetooth earpiece will work with most cell phones, but only with you computer if it supports the HSF (Handsfree) profile. A bluetooth headset will most likely work with your laptop, but not the cell phone unless it has AD2P (Or something like it).
     
    Patrick, Apr 3, 2008
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