Data transfer device....computer->mobile

Amba_Gambla

Hi
I just got a new phone (woohoo!), but I want a data transfer device so I can swap stuff from my computer to phone and v.v.

Does anyone know a good/cheap/reliable place to get such a thing?? I live in the middle of nowhere, so a t'internet shop would be best!

either bluetooth or USB would be grand!

cheers

AG

scattycat_3

Assuming your phone has bluetooth, thena usb dongle is all you need.

The Computer Shop, part of time had one for £14.99, but they seem to be changing their site, so heres a few at aria

http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductsList.asp?Name=bluetooth

And Microdirect
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductLister.aspx?Stockcode=bluetooth&btnSubmit.x=22&btnSubmit.y=22

Ebuyer and Novotech worth a look too.

Scat

fatboyonadiet

I used to use bluetooth on my old phone but use infrared with my new one and it works ace (obviously need an infrared on your computer).

Maybe get a cable instead? Try searching ebay normally find them cheaper than the shops

Amba_Gambla

Thanks for the help guys - I did try ebay and there was such an array of items at an array of prices I was a little flummoxed!

cheers anyway!


Simon

Amba_Gambla

sorry me again..... If I buy a 'dongle', does that just do the same job as a usb cable would do, but wirelessly....... ie: can i upload/download ringtones/pictures/data to/from phone from my computer???


cheers!

Cymraeg_2

You certainly can , and the beauty of Bluetooth is that if the phone has bluetooth , you'll never need to buy cables again . I've got a few old cables and they're just sitting around doing nothing now . Also , if you buy a PDA in the future you'll be able to use bluetooth for that too .
It's definately the way to go for data transfer and you can get dongles from about £15 so well worth it in the long run .

condyk

I reckon you'll need an application to actually talk via BT. This will need to be compatible with your phone model.