Phoenix from the flames.... - Page 2

Richard Slater · 19-08-2007, 22:40

Just to confirm the WM5 + Vista thing, have tried two (well three technically) PDAs Acer n310, n311 and a Fujitsu Seimens all WM5 and they worked fine with Vista Enterprise. Bluetooth on the other hand is flakey as it ever was, works for some models and not others, don't know if that is Vista though, but it worked with the same PC running XP.

You know the licensing thing with Microsoft OEM products yeah?

http://bink.nu/Article10669.bink

Mark · 19-08-2007, 23:08

The Bluetooth issues are mostly down to whose Bluetooth stack you use. The Microsoft supplied stack in Vista is severely crippled and missing all but the profiles that are needed to (supposedly) make sync work.

I'm currently using a hacked WidComm stack that seems to work (comparitively) OK on XP, and is supposed to work on Vista 32-bit. Vista 64-bit is, unfortunately, a complete PITA when it comes to 3rd Party Bluetooth as Microsoft refuse to certify Bluetooth drivers.

Dymetrie · 20-08-2007, 06:32

Bluetooth?

/me looks at all the USB cables he has..

/me giggles

Mark · 20-08-2007, 10:20

Me joins in giggling. You think I'd use Bluetooth out of choice?

Well, actually I do, but only for things that are designed for it (diNovo, stereo headset).

Feek · 21-08-2007, 17:51

/me smiles at the V2.0+ EDR Bluetooth USB Adapter which is fully Vista compliant which he just installed.
/me opens Computer, double clicks on the mobile phone icon and wonders whether to use it as a serial device, a modem or just transfer some files to it.

Just received today, working like a dream

(WidComm stack from 27/07/007 on Vista x64, no problems)

Mark · 21-08-2007, 17:54

Aye, I have one too. Generic, unbranded, cheap, and works. Trouble is that Vista is lacking two thirds of the V2.0+ profiles (e.g. audio, headset, stereo audio, and so forth). Of course, if you don't use those two thirds, then you don't have a problem.

Feek · 21-08-2007, 17:57

It asked me if I want to use it as an audio device so I guess it's all there now..

Dymetrie · 21-08-2007, 23:26

I has pretty things

Feek · 21-08-2007, 23:32

Pics or STFU.

Dymetrie · 21-08-2007, 23:36

/me STFU

Camera is downstairs and I'm sleepy...

Generic X1650pro is a Sapphire though

20-08-2007, 06:32	#13
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Bluetooth? /me looks at all the USB cables he has.. /me giggles __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

21-08-2007, 17:51	#15
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	/me smiles at the V2.0+ EDR Bluetooth USB Adapter which is fully Vista compliant which he just installed. /me opens Computer, double clicks on the mobile phone icon and wonders whether to use it as a serial device, a modem or just transfer some files to it. Just received today, working like a dream (WidComm stack from 27/07/007 on Vista x64, no problems) __________________

21-08-2007, 17:57	#17
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	It asked me if I want to use it as an audio device so I guess it's all there now.. __________________

21-08-2007, 23:26	#18
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	I has pretty things __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

21-08-2007, 23:32	#19
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Pics or STFU. __________________

19-08-2007, 22:40	#11
Richard Slater Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 285	Just to confirm the WM5 + Vista thing, have tried two (well three technically) PDAs Acer n310, n311 and a Fujitsu Seimens all WM5 and they worked fine with Vista Enterprise. Bluetooth on the other hand is flakey as it ever was, works for some models and not others, don't know if that is Vista though, but it worked with the same PC running XP. You know the licensing thing with Microsoft OEM products yeah? http://bink.nu/Article10669.bink

19-08-2007, 23:08	#12
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	The Bluetooth issues are mostly down to whose Bluetooth stack you use. The Microsoft supplied stack in Vista is severely crippled and missing all but the profiles that are needed to (supposedly) make sync work. I'm currently using a hacked WidComm stack that seems to work (comparitively) OK on XP, and is supposed to work on Vista 32-bit. Vista 64-bit is, unfortunately, a complete PITA when it comes to 3rd Party Bluetooth as Microsoft refuse to certify Bluetooth drivers.

20-08-2007, 10:20	#14
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Me joins in giggling. You think I'd use Bluetooth out of choice? Well, actually I do, but only for things that are designed for it (diNovo, stereo headset).

21-08-2007, 17:54	#16
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Aye, I have one too. Generic, unbranded, cheap, and works. Trouble is that Vista is lacking two thirds of the V2.0+ profiles (e.g. audio, headset, stereo audio, and so forth). Of course, if you don't use those two thirds, then you don't have a problem.

21-08-2007, 23:36	#20
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	/me STFU Camera is downstairs and I'm sleepy... Generic X1650pro is a Sapphire though __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....