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Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that is built into many of Apple's computers (especially Powerbooks). Bluetooth is used mainly for connecting little devices to our computers without wires. ie: mice, keyboards and cell phones.  
D-Link Bluetooth Adapter: Buy
Add Bluetooth to Your Computer. If your computer didn't come with Bluetooth then you can add it very simply. This little device plugs into any available USB port on your Mac and gives you bluetooth capability up to 30 feet away. Compatible with 99% of bluetooth devices, this is your best solution. There are other bluetooth adapters but many of them have cords and have to sit on your desk. This is the best option
Apple Bluetooth Mouse: Buy
Wireless Mouse. If you like Apple's 1-button mouse but don't want to be hindered by the cord, pick up one of their bluetooth mice. Same functionality, same size, just wireless using bluetooth! If you need to pack up and go you won't need to wind up the cord anymore.
Apple Bluetooth Keyboard: Buy

Wireless Keyboard. Move your keyboard to wherever you want to. Want to set your keyboard on your lap and type? Now you can! Do you have a hard time using the keyboard on your laptop and want a more ergonomic solution, but without the hassle of a cord? Pick up one of these beauties. Same functionality as the Apple Standard Keyboard but without the corded hassle.
The Mouse BT: More Info
A Bluetooth/USB Mouse. This mouse is closest in design to the mouse Apple ships with all their desktop machines. It looks like the regular 1-button Apple mouse but actually has 2 buttons, a scroll wheel AND comes in 2 colors! Even better, there is a version of this mouse built to connect via Bluetooth (which makes it wireless). All of Apple's new machines are capable of Bluetooth connections and if you have an older machine that doesn't have Bluetooth, check out the Bluetooth add-on above. If you don't want a wireless mouse, they also have this mouse available in USB.
Kensington Pilot Mouse - Bluetooth: Buy
Multiple-Button Mouse With Wheel. More and more people have been asking me about bluetooth and whether or not there are other devices on the market besides Apple's bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Short answer - YES! This mouse is from Kensington, a Mac product maker for a really long time. This mouse has two buttons (left and right click) and a scroll wheel for scrolling through documents or web pages without clicking the scroll arrows. Once you use a scroll wheel you'll never want a mouse without one.
There are other bluetooth mice and keyboards on the market, as well as cell phones and personal digital assistants (ie: Palm). Visit your local technology store and find one that suits you.  

 

 

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