IOGear GBU421 Micro Adapter for PC use

Description and specifications

It’s not always a good idea to use the integrated Bluetooth chip inside of your laptop or desktop PC to connect to a bluetooth headset as the performance can be disappointing. The option is to use a dedicated USB adapter like the IOGear GBU421 micro adapter compatible with Bluetooth 2.1 standard. EDR (Extended Data Rate) assures up to three times faster connections plus is A2DP stereo streaming compatible.

Connections can be had at up to 30 feet (it’s a Bluetooth Class 2 device). It doesn’t seem much but it’s enough for regular use as you won’t run of the house and expect to leave the computer at home while jogging for example. The IOGear GBU421 is not good just for wireless streaming as it is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles: Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Dial-Up Networking (DUN), Fax (FAX), LAN Access (LAP), Object Push (OPP), File Transfer (FTP), Headset (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP), Synchronization (SYNCH).

Backward compatibility with Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 devices is present you no worries for you. Price is not high and you get a small adapter that you’ll more likely forget in an USB port somewhere.

IOGear GBU421 is a small adapter

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