On Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:35:41 +0000 (GMT) Iain Hibbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Dec 2008, Oliver Fromme wrote: > > > First, is there a recommended bluetooth USB dongle that's > > guaranteed to work with FreeBSD (7-stable) and that's > > not too expensive? I've seen a lot of really cheap and > > small dongles recently at online shops, but I assume not > > all of them work fine, right? > > the vast majority of USB dongles will work just fine > > if you are buying something, there are different selling points that > can be confusing. > > Class 1 - 100m range > Class 2 - 10m range > Class 3 - 1m range > > I've never seen a class 3 device, and although I do have a class 1 > controller it doesn't seem to make much difference as to signal > quality at close range (I guess its just more powerful radio). Then > there is Bluetooth version, so you might see > > v1.0b > v1.2 > v2.0 + EDR > v2.1 + EDR > > If you see a v1.x device for sale then don't be tempted. v2.x devices > are vastly better at making and maintaining connections, and the > 'Enhanced Data Rate' gives much faster transfers. I've not seen a > v2.1 dongle in the real world though they may exist (ditto for v2.2 > as spec is availabe) > > I have seen (recently!) a v1.0b device advertised as "BLUETOOTH CLASS > 2" with the v1.0b in really small writing on the case, I guess that > these are old stock dressed up to sell rather than new manufactures > but its good to be aware :) > > iain > _______________________________________________ > [email protected] mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-bluetooth > To unsubscribe, send any mail to > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > I can recommend "cambridge silicon radio". The best choice up till now. -- -vlado Vladimir Botka _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-bluetooth To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
