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Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter

  • Price: $10.95
  • B&H # IOGBU521
  • Mfr# GBU521

Product Highlights

  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption
  • Asynchronous Transfer Rate of 3 Mbps
  • Wideband Audio Support
  • Ultra Portable Design
  • A2DP Stereo Audio Wireless Streaming
  • Up to 30' (10 m) Maximum Wireless Range
  • Built-In Security
 

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The Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter from Iogear offers Bluetooth connectivity at a fraction of the size of normal Bluetooth USB adapters. You can plug the Adapter into your computer and exchange images, music, files and other data between your Bluetooth device and the computer. It allows you to connect to all the latest Bluetooth devices like cell phones, headsets, computers, PDAs, mice, keyboards, printers and more. The Adapter being small in size easily plugs into your computer without blocking any surrounding USB ports.

The Micro Adapter enables you to connect up to three Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily. With its low power consumption you can enjoy longer battery life on your notebook computer and other devices. This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter is compatible with PC computers and offers a wireless range of 30' (10 m). It is great for a wide range of applications and smaller form factor devices in the healthcare, fitness, security and home entertainment industries.

The Micro Adapter wirelessly communicates with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, headsets, computers, PDAs, mice, keyboards, printers and more
It allows any computer with a USB port to be converted into a Bluetooth-enabled computer
The Adapter consumes less power as well as supports dual-mode and Bluetooth low energy feature
It supports maximum asynchronous transfer rate of 3 Mbps
The Wideband audio support provides clear perception of voice when using a Bluetooth headset and enhances the functionality of echo cancellation and noise reduction
The Micro Adapter's ultra portable design easily stays connected to your laptop without blocking any surrounding USB ports
It supports A2DP stereo audio wireless streaming
The Adapter offers a maximum wireless range of 30' (10m)
It features built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication-pairing, encryption and authentication
The Micro Adapter supports Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Dial-Up Networking (DUN), Bluetooth Proximity Profile, LAN Access (LAP), Object Push (OPP), File Transfer (FTP), Headset (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP) and Synchronization (SYNCH) profiles
It is backwards compatible with Bluetooth 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 and 3.0
Interface USB
Frequency Band 2.402-2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band
Data Rate Up to 3 Mbps
Transmission Power 4 dBm (Class 2)
Security 128b AES and application layer user defined
Modulation - GFSK for 1 Mbps
- n / 4-DQPSK for 2 Mbps
- 8-DPSK for 3 Mbps
Sensitivity <-82 dBm at < 0.1% BER
Supported Protocols Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Dial-Up Networking (DUN), Fax (FAX), LAN Access (LAP), Object Push (OPP), File Transfer (FTP), Headset (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio / Video Remote Control (AVRCP), Synchronization (SYNCH)
Range 30' (10 m)
POP Information - 10" (25.4 cm) peg hook: 14
- 6" (15.24 cm) peg hook: 8
- Click strip: 6
Operating Temperature 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Humidity 5 to 90% non-condensing
Requirements - Hardware requirement:
- Available USB port

- Operating system:
- For PCs: Windows XP / Vista / 7
Dimensions (W x H x D) 0.69 x 0.38 x 0.75" (1.75 x 0.95 x 1.91 cm)
Weight 0.2 oz (5.7 g)
Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter
  • Driver/ Manual CD*
  • Quick Start Guide
  • 3 Year warranty
  • Note:*The included CD is a minisize disket and is not recommended to be inserted into the slot-loading CD ROM drive to avoid damaging the drive.

    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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    IogearBluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter
     
    4.6

    (based on 9 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (5)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (4)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

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    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to set up (8)
    • Fast (5)
    • Reliable connection (5)
    • Fast connection (4)
    • Secure connection (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home network (6)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • High bandwidth user (5), Low bandwidth user (3)
        • Primary use:
        • Personal (7)
        • Computer Platform:
        • PC (8)

      Reviewed by 9 customers

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      4.0

      Just what you need.

      By I'm Batman

      from West Michigan

      About Me Low bandwidth user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Reliable connection

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Small Networks

        Comments about Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter:

        Nothing fancy. Does what it says. No problems.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Computer Platform:
        • PC

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        4.0

        Works Well!

        By Krys

        from New York, NY

        About Me High bandwidth user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Fast
        • Fast Connection Speed
        • Secure Connection

        Cons

        • Unreliable connection

        Best Uses

        • Home network

        Comments about Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter:

        - The small size is a great advantage; its unobtrusive
        - The connection is secure and works well
        - Pairing is very easy and makes managing devices fun

        - Software for apps like SMS Editor is outdated; downloads all SMS's like older phones instead of threading
        - Connections drop under high loads; large file transfers (>100) are not recommended

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Computer Platform:
        • PC

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        5.0

        Great Product

        By Yehuda

        from NY

        About Me High bandwidth user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Fast
        • Fast Connection Speed
        • Reliable connection
        • Secure Connection

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home network

          Comments about Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter:

          I use this Bluetooth adapter to connect to my Bluetooth mouse and it works great. Connects instantly once the driver that comes with the package is installed.

          • Primary use:
          • Business
          • Computer Platform:
          • PC

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          5.0

          My laptop now has Bluetooth capability

          By Spokaloo

          from Spokane, WA

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Fast
          • Fast Connection Speed
          • Reliable connection

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter:

              My laptop's 5+ years old without Bluetooth capability. That changed in a few short minutes. This adapter was the least expensive out there with free shipping. It is definitely "micro" and easy to install. Plus, B&H treated me like I was a big spender with immediate shipping and excellent followup. The product and company are wonderful!

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              4.0

              Great Price

              By G Gardner

              from Lincolnton, NC

              About Me High bandwidth user

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Set Up
              • Reliable connection
              • Secure Connection

              Cons

              • Slow Connection Speed

              Best Uses

              • Home network

              Comments about Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter:

              Great little adapter for the price. Low profile doesn't get in the way of other usb plugs. Great for transfering pics and music between my phone to the computer.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Computer Platform:
              • PC

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              5.0

              Works like a champ

              By The Dude

              from Eastern, NC

              About Me Low bandwidth user

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Set Up
              • Fast

              Cons

              • no cons

              Best Uses

              • Home network

              Comments about Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter:

              I bought this since my laptop did not come with bluetooth installed. Connected to my Iogear hub and paired it to my mouse and it has worked great. No issues when powering computer up and down or when coming out of sleep mode. I would buy this item again.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Computer Platform:
              • PC

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              5.0

              Small wonder

              By DJ

              from TN

              About Me Low bandwidth user

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter:

                    Works great and is really small. Bluetooth from my phone to computer and save pics.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal
                    • Computer Platform:
                    • PC

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                    5.0

                    Very Good Product

                    By Quita

                    from Parrish Fl

                    About Me High bandwidth user

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Set Up

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Home network

                      Comments about Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter:

                      The connection is fast and very good, I am able to connect to my headphones.

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal
                      • Computer Platform:
                      • PC

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                      4.0

                      Just as advertised

                      By Hootjenkins

                      from San Francisco

                      About Me High bandwidth user

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Set Up
                      • Fast
                      • Fast Connection Speed
                      • Reliable connection
                      • Secure Connection

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Home network

                        Comments about Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter:

                        The iogear bluetooth 4.0 adapter works great on my laptop!!! I have connected a mouse, keyboard, and headset. No problems. I love bluetooth on my tablet and phone and now that I have this wonderful little dongle I am forever without wires. B&H was also great got to me in 4 days. I would recommend this to anyone. Only thing negative is that it can be a little tricky to remove from the usb port.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal
                        • Computer Platform:
                        • PC

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