Mini Bluetooth dongle for laptop?

[scootermaster]

My girlfriend just got a new HP laptop (this one, via the deal at SD: http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/thinandlight/dm3.html) and it doesn't, for some annoying reason, come with BT.

She wants to use a wireless mouse, so I was wondering what's the best super small (i.e. plugged in all the time) BT dongle to use. Preferably one without an annoying blue light! And one that works with Windows 7. She doesn't really do syncing or anything with her Blackberry via BT, but she might in the future. And she might use skype too, but certainly doesn't need to right now. So, pretty much just something that'll work for a mouse and is as unobtrusive as possible (the thing's got 4 USB ports, so taking up one isn't going to be a big deal).

Thanks

 

[gsaldivar]

You might consider purchasing the missing BT module that was made to fit that laptop. You can usually remove a panel to install these on the underside of the laptop, but you need to check to see what the exact install procedure is.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_kw=pavilion&_kw=bluetooth&_ipg=

Good luck!

 

[scootermaster]

You might consider purchasing the missing BT module that was made to fit that laptop. You can usually remove a panel to install these on the underside of the laptop, but you need to check to see what the exact install procedure is.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_kw=pavilion&_kw=bluetooth&_ipg=

Good luck!

Yeah, I'm starting to think this thing might actually come with BT. I'll have to play around with it and see if it does.

 

[scootermaster]

Yeah, I'm starting to think this thing might actually come with BT. I'll have to play around with it and see if it does.

So, after a little research, I think this thing has an Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN chipset for wireless. That doesn't include Bluetooth, and I don't think my g/f will let me crack open her brand new baby. So we're back to square one:

a well supported, unobtrusive bluetooth dongle for constant plug-in-ness.

Thanks!

 

[skulkingghost]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833320035

I have that and it does not have the light.

 

[ChaiBabbaChai]

if you decide you want to have a seizure party or you just like blue LED's because it reminds you of 1999, then this one does that: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833242001

I have it in in the back of my full-tower, so it's not noticeable.....

 

[bystander]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833320035

I have that and it does not have the light.

This is a Shell Shocker today - $8.99 shipped. http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx