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Motorola PC850 Bluetooth USB Adapter

Motorola PC850 Bluetooth USB Adapter

41 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (11)
Usability (11)
Design (4)
Portability (2)
Comfort (2)

Negative
Microphone (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the portability and design. The sound and value for money are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the microphone.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Motorola PC850 Bluetooth USB Adapter is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 69/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Motorola PC850 Bluetooth USB Adapter

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of the Motorola PC850 Bluetooth USB Adapter from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

37% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: MaukaSis (amazon.com)

This is an affordable, great bluetooth adapter

I have an older laptop that didn't come w/bluetooth capability. I have pictures on my cell that I want to keep and transfer to my computer. This is an easy, cheap way to get this done. Worked great. Did exactly what I wanted and was easy to install...

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: James Barger (amazon.com)

It Just Doesn't Work

I knew I was in trouble when the driver CD was one of those mini disks that have trouble fitting into the disk tray. After fumbling with the small size, the installation process kept giving me error messages. I finally struggled through that and got...

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: Smartyboots (amazon.com)

Motorola Prod Rvw

What I love the most about this product is not just the fact that I can use it as a head phone for my PC but also the fact that I was able to use it when my regular headset for my phone was damaged. It's a little funny how you have to connect to it...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Safetypins (amazon.com)

its good, but..............................

it does work, but it took me 2 hours to find the right drivers on line, DO NOT USE THE DISK THAT IS INCLUDED! do not insert the adapter before you get the drivers installed (as it will automatically install drivers for you, these do not work)!!! Go to...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: rmeiz (amazon.com)

I Love This Adapter!

I purchased this adapter to use with my Motorola HT820 wireless headphones and to connect my Motorola RIZR Z3 cell phone with my PC to copy music and image files. So far the product has been performing as expected. When I purchase the adapter I was...

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review by: A. G. J. Marsman (amazon.com)

Works great with XP, Not Vista compatible

Works great with XP, took me a long time to get it working in Vista. Had to install generic drivers etc. because it is not compatible with Vista, took a long time to get it working (google)

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: Alex Ngo (amazon.com)

PC850: A Standard Defect

While one would hope that Motorola's experience with telephony would give it an edge with VOIP, the USB-Bluetooth device PC850 underperforms. Perhaps that's still a little too lenient. Widcomm slapped together the PC850 using poor design and poor...

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review by: D. Statler (amazon.com)

Vista compatibility

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Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: Rivadeneira Perez Luis Adolfo (amazon.com)

Motorola Bluetooth

Small stylish bluetooth adapter I purchased for my daughter's Dell laptop to allow her download pictures from her Samsung cell phone. Despite the different brands, everything works perfectly. I have tested data transfer up to around 45 feet without a...

Mar, 2008

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Product Specifications

The days of being tied to your computer during VoIP (voice over IP) calls are over! The same Bluetooth headset you use with your mobile phone now works equally well with your PC.Enable your PC for Bluetooth with the USB PC adapter and enjoy the freedom to roam up to 30 feet from your computer during VoIP calls talking through your Bluetooth headset.Insert the PC850 adapter into the USB port of your PC or laptop to enable it for Bluetooth. Connect your H500 headset via Bluetooth to your PC850. Place a VoIP call using a PC based service - such as Skype. Enjoy calls up to 30 feet away from your computer, talking through your Bluetooth headset!