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Smackre · 05-06-2008, 05:44 PM

I am looking to add bluetooth to my inspiron 9300. And I dont really want to have a usb port sticking out of it all the time. So I am looking for a pcmcia card or express card or what ever you call it thats on the side right above the hard drive. But I cant find one to do it. Is it possable??

spindles · 05-06-2008, 07:47 PM

You mean something like this:

http://www.lordpercy.com/belkin_blue...cmcia_card.htm

Thing is, pcmcia is older tech and (at least) my notebook does not have any such slot anymore. What kind of notebook do you have? (to help id what the slot you have actually is...)

healer · 05-06-2008, 10:58 PM

The Dell Inspiron 9300 does have a PCMCIA slot, so the bluetooth card should work just fine.

spindles · 05-07-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by healer

The Dell Inspiron 9300 does have a PCMCIA slot, so the bluetooth card should work just fine.

Thanks healer - probably would've helped if I'd fully read the OP

Smackre · 05-12-2008, 06:41 AM

Well I got my card today. and it didnt come with any type of CD for installing it. And I cant seem to find a driver anywhere on the net.

Here is the info it has on it.

Manufacture: Philips
Model# PH10491
S/N:2T9839N09851

The package says Model# bt-101n

If anyone can find me a driver that would be GREAT !!!

spindles · 05-12-2008, 09:10 PM

I came across this via google - the original page is in french, so the link is googles garbled translation of this:

http://translate.google.com.au/trans...3Doff%26sa%3DG

The guy suggests (I think) that if you have windows XP SP2, this kind of card should just work...

If all else fails, you could email Philips directly:

http://www.feedback.philips.com/cons...ODUCT_SELECTED

Martian · 05-12-2008, 10:33 PM

That translation is entirely transparent. Yes, that's precisely what he says. And then he gets ignored.

Man, this is what I get for trying to think in two languages at once. I noticed the above on preview: yes, I originally stated that the translation is transparent when I meant to say that it's well done (surprisingly so, for a computer algorithm).

Apparently, according to nofx-eric, all you need to do is install SP2, which includes native support for Bluetooth devices.

Smackre · 05-13-2008, 05:49 AM

I have SP2 on that computer im almost 95% certain. I just checked and I have SP2 on that computer already. I plug the device in and it registers as PCI serial port

xepherys · 05-13-2008, 07:05 AM

Bluetooth is a serial interface. It was meant to directly replace cabled serial devices.

05-06-2008, 05:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smackre Addict	Addon card for pc. I am looking to add bluetooth to my inspiron 9300. And I dont really want to have a usb port sticking out of it all the time. So I am looking for a pcmcia card or express card or what ever you call it thats on the side right above the hard drive. But I cant find one to do it. Is it possable?? __________________ Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB) 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen XGA+ Display 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 2 Dimm 256MB NVIDA® GeForce™ Go 6800

05-06-2008, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
spindles Mine is an evil laugh Location: Sydney, Australia	You mean something like this: http://www.lordpercy.com/belkin_blue...cmcia_card.htm Thing is, pcmcia is older tech and (at least) my notebook does not have any such slot anymore. What kind of notebook do you have? (to help id what the slot you have actually is...) __________________ who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

05-12-2008, 06:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Smackre Addict	Well I got my card today. and it didnt come with any type of CD for installing it. And I cant seem to find a driver anywhere on the net. Here is the info it has on it. Manufacture: Philips Model# PH10491 S/N:2T9839N09851 The package says Model# bt-101n If anyone can find me a driver that would be GREAT !!! __________________ Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB) 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen XGA+ Display 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 2 Dimm 256MB NVIDA® GeForce™ Go 6800

05-12-2008, 09:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
spindles Mine is an evil laugh Location: Sydney, Australia	I came across this via google - the original page is in french, so the link is googles garbled translation of this: http://translate.google.com.au/trans...3Doff%26sa%3DG The guy suggests (I think) that if you have windows XP SP2, this kind of card should just work... If all else fails, you could email Philips directly: http://www.feedback.philips.com/cons...ODUCT_SELECTED __________________ who hid my keyboard's PANIC button? Last edited by spindles; 05-12-2008 at 09:19 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

05-12-2008, 10:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	That translation is entirely transparent. Yes, that's precisely what he says. And then he gets ignored. Man, this is what I get for trying to think in two languages at once. I noticed the above on preview: yes, I originally stated that the translation is transparent when I meant to say that it's well done (surprisingly so, for a computer algorithm). Apparently, according to nofx-eric, all you need to do is install SP2, which includes native support for Bluetooth devices. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

05-13-2008, 05:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Smackre Addict	I have SP2 on that computer im almost 95% certain. I just checked and I have SP2 on that computer already. I plug the device in and it registers as PCI serial port __________________ Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB) 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen XGA+ Display 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 2 Dimm 256MB NVIDA® GeForce™ Go 6800 Last edited by Smackre; 05-13-2008 at 05:54 AM..

05-13-2008, 07:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Bluetooth is a serial interface. It was meant to directly replace cabled serial devices. __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage