Bluetooth question

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The Axim has Class 2 Bluetooth with a range of 10m so it shoudl be fine.
Configuration with an Imac i'm not sure about.

"Mike T" <miket@noneofyourbusiness.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I just ordered a Dell Axim for use with my iMac (and work PC) based on
> some
> help from this group. I should be able to get on our wireless network at
> work with no problem, but I am looking for a solution at home.
>
> I would like to use bluetooth at my home, but I am not sure what kind of
> range it has. I only need to get about 15-20 feet away from my computer.
> Will bluetooth be sufficient for this? I know I might have to go 802.11,
> but
>
> 1. I don't want to spring for the Apple Airport, and
> 2. getting a Mac friendly router is difficult, especially one that also
> supports xbox live
>
> If it helps, my current setup is DSL, linksys 4 port Ethernet router, iMac
> and Xbox connected to it.
>
> thanks,
> MIKE T
>
>