This little baby from Belkin is one of the simplest ways of connecting any PC USB enabled device to a Bluetooth network or to another Bluetooth enabled devices, like a mobile phone or a headset.

With a 10 meter range the Belkin Bluetooth USB Dongle is a simple plug and play install and windows 2000 / XP allow for Bluetooth network browsing from explorer, although windows 98 SE and Me are also supported and need a driver install. Once installed the dongle enables files to be moved directly to your mobile phone (if supported by the mobile) and easy install of software or ring tones / logos, if your phone comes with synchronisation software this can be run over the Bluetooth link.

The Belkin Bluetooth USB Dongle also supports the use of Bluetooth headsets allowing you to have a wire free conversation on web phones or messenger systems and even inputting data via voice recognition software. The connection can be secured by 128mbit web encryption if you wish to protect your PC from unwanted attention.

Belkin's dongle is an excellent and simple piece of technology at a very competitive price, if you need to hook you phone or other Bluetooth device to your PC this is hard to beat.