[taz92]

I called Dell today to order the BT internal card that normally comes with the Mini 9 and they quoted me $43.99 which it says is 19.99. I said no thanks. Is there a usb dongle that is compatible with Mini 9 that will allow me to do the same functions as the internal card such as transfering files and connecting my phone? Thanks.

[ishagi]

You have several options.

1. if you want an internal module, then you can buy a third party version off of ebay. Search the forums here for "alternative bluetooth module". Or just pick this:

Alternative internal bluetooth module

2. if you want a small USB dongle, they can be had for $2 more or less from dealextreme.com and/or other chinese sites. Here's an example:

DealExtreme: $2.46 Super Mini Bluetooth 2.0 Adapter Dongle (Vista Compatible)

[Offroadie]

I just bought the cheap dealextreme pos and soldered it in internally. Works great.

[elq]

i went with the alternative. paid 22 and got it in about 1 week from china.

[hellowifi]

Originally Posted by elq

i went with the alternative. paid 22 and got it in about 1 week from china.

thank you for buying from us.

[hellowifi]

now the J613H 2046 Bluetooth module with cable for mini9 is available
DELL J613H 2.1 Bluetooth module + cable 4 mini9 mini 9 - eBay (item 230362017935 end time Aug-28-09 05:48:35 PDT)

[strider_mt2k]

Originally Posted by hellowifi

now the J613H 2046 Bluetooth module with cable for mini9 is available
DELL J613H 2.1 Bluetooth module + cable 4 mini9 mini 9 - eBay (item 230362017935 end time Aug-28-09 05:48:35 PDT)

Thanks for that link!

I messed up when I ordered my spare Mini 9 during that last sale and didn't get BT installed.
Now it's just a matter of some elbow-grease when everything shows up!

[oxnard111]

Originally Posted by strider_mt2k

Thanks for that link!

I messed up when I ordered my spare Mini 9 during that last sale and didn't get BT installed.
Now it's just a matter of some elbow-grease when everything shows up!

i don't think the BT option was available during the sale, otherwise i would have ordered it.

[jetkins]

Originally Posted by oxnard111

i don't think the BT option was available during the sale, otherwise i would have ordered it.

BT didn't show up as an available option for the first couple of days, but it did appear for the last few hours of the special pricing. Of course my order was "in production" by then, so I couldn't cancel and reorder without incurring a restocking fee.

[Bruzr]

Originally Posted by ishagi

2. if you want a small USB dongle, they can be had for $2 more or less from dealextreme.com and/or other chinese sites. Here's an example:

DealExtreme: $2.46 Super Mini Bluetooth 2.0 Adapter Dongle (Vista Compatible)

Does anyone know if this OS X compatible from first hand experience?

Thank You