Newbie Bluetooth Question - LG 325

[FilmAddict]

I know very little about the ins and outs of Bluetooth. I'm thinking about picking up the 325 and a bluetooth adaptor for my pc and I was wondering the following:

Can I sync the address book over bluetooth?
Can I transfer files (ringtones, screensavers, etc.) over bluetooth?
Can I move the photos I take from the phone to a computer over bluetooth?

Additionally, can anyone recommend a decent cheap headset and pc adaptor (are the cheap little usb ones any good)?

Thanks in advance!

[mcurtiss1970]

i have a Kensington BT adapter. it works fine.

I personally would stay away from cheapo headsets. I find that they have more pairing problems than with ones by Nokia and SE.

[Marlon_JB2]

Looks like this phone will have the profile for all that you mentioned disabled. We'll know when someone actually has the phone in their hands though. The headset will still work though.

[mcurtiss1970]

here's some BT headsets for you: http://www.expansys-usa.com/other.asp?cat=BLUE4


this one is my fave: http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=115167 :joy:

[FilmAddict]

That's amazing. I may actually have to get it. :hee:

It's actually an interesting design though. I wear glasses so I'm always a bit wary of the behind the ear designs. I'd love to find a bt headset modelled on the plantronics mx100 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/wireless/B00006I9SU/pictures/14/002-7266783-2602414#more-pictures) (which I haven't used but been told feels great).

here's some BT headsets for you: http://www.expansys-usa.com/other.asp?cat=BLUE4


this one is my fave: http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=115167 :joy:

[mcurtiss1970]

I wear glasses and once I got used to it, the SE Akono works very well.

http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=HBH-600

[21steps]

This guy has some excellent reviews of bluetooth headsets.
www.mobileburn.com

[Halo2Proz]

From what I was told about this phone, you can not transfer data through it in the form of ringtones, etc. but you can use it with DUN and headset/handsfree

[mcurtiss1970]

This guy has some excellent reviews of bluetooth headsets.
www.mobileburn.com (http://www.mobileburn.com)
yup, that's what made me get the AKono

[mcurtiss1970]

an interesting product is this: a bluetooth speaker. http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=110320

good forhandsfree in a car when you don't want a headset. can clip it on your sun visor

[anay]

so we won't be able to use #777 with LG 325? That would suck! If that's the case, I am moving to Verizon. :eyebrow:

[mcurtiss1970]

so we won't be able to use #777 with LG 325? That would suck! If that's the case, I am moving to Verizon. :eyebrow:

...which has the Motorola 710: a phone with crippled bluetooth as well.


until someone has a phone in their hands, everyone should just simmer down

[Halo2Proz]

so we won't be able to use #777 with LG 325? That would suck! If that's the case, I am moving to Verizon. :eyebrow:
uhh...DUN = Dial Up Networking

[bluecoyote]

So what parts of this phone's bluetooth are crippled?

Will I be able to send pictures/contacts via Bluetooth? Anyone feel like answering the initial question?

[mcurtiss1970]

So what parts of this phone's bluetooth are crippled?

Will I be able to send pictures/contacts via Bluetooth? Anyone feel like answering the initial question? like i said, it's mostly conjecture until someone actually has one in their hands. and instead of speculating, i did answer the OP's question on BT dongles and headsets.

[Halo2Proz]

So what parts of this phone's bluetooth are crippled?

Will I be able to send pictures/contacts via Bluetooth? Anyone feel like answering the initial question?

I already did

[volwrath]

No toothing for you bluecoyote (or for me for that matter)

[volwrath]

MobileBurn (http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Page=2&Id=969) has a mini review of the LG325. In this review it is stated that the LG does NOT have DUN. Hope he is wrong.


EDIT:OOPS EDRAVEN BEAT ME TO THE PUNCH IN ANOTHER THREAD

[Michael]

MobileBurn (http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Page=2&Id=969) has a mini review of the LG325. In this review it is stated that the LG does NOT have DUN. Hope he is wrong.


EDIT:OOPS EDRAVEN BEAT ME TO THE PUNCH IN ANOTHER THREADI very well could be. I posted the incorrect version of the story opening paragraph by accident.

I'm still waiting to hear back from LG and/or Sprint for confirmation.

I updated the story to say that I goofed it up. Sorry for the confusion.

http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Id=969

[fintheman]

thank god I have the "rare" T608 that has DUN capabilities :)

[FilmAddict]

OK, now that one day after my initial post people have the 325 in hand... Anyone been able to sync contacts or transfer files yet?

I just got off the phone with a Sprint rep who was trying to sell me HARD (Wow, you mean you're offering me a $150 rebate because I'm such a GOOD LONGTERM customer? Not because it's automatic after 18 months? How kind of you. Free Vision for two months? And then my $10 Vision becomes $15 Vision? Uh, no thanks.) and she said that the 325 could sync and transfer over BT.

Of course I don't trust her.

[mcurtiss1970]

may want to look here: http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53655

[Michael]

As I mentioned in another thread, LG just contacted me and told me that the 325 does indeed have DUN profile support.

[FilmAddict]

Thanks Michael. How about OBEX? (That's for file transfer, right?)

[Marlon_JB2]

The phone does *NOT* have OBEX. Yes, you are right, that's for file transfer/syncing.

[bjork_rules]

BT DUN = yes
OBEX = no

[skrubol]

So no way to transfer phone numbers/contacts whatsoever without getting a stupid cable??
No wonder why so many people think Bluetooth is useless.

[niraj_19]

an interesting product is this: a bluetooth speaker. http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=110320

good forhandsfree in a car when you don't want a headset. can clip it on your sun visor


some Ofice Depo have it on sale right now... I bought one for 33.00 which is good deal.. JUST check your nearest OD