To cut this story short, I decided to get the IOGEAR GBU211, class 2, adapter, which not only complies to the latest Bluetooth 1.2 Spec, it was also $10 less at my local Frys and was tested with OSX 10.3.5.
So far, I have used the Bluetooth to USB Adapter on the G5 (OS X 10.4.3), PowerBook G4 (OS X 10.4.3), iBook G4 (OS X 10.4.1), and a PC (Windows XP SP2) - works great everywhere.
Features
- Bluetooth specification 1.2 compliant to reduce interference with Wi-Fi devices
- USB specification 1.1 compliant
- Eliminates cables between your computers
- Communicates and controls Bluetooth-enabled devices
- Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity
- Class 2 - Up to 66 feet (20 meters) wireless working distance
- Compatible with Bluetooth Class 1 and 3 devices
- Up to 723 Kbps data rate
- Small form factor makes it easy to carry and use
- Easy, fast, and intuitive installation and setup
- Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication Ð pairing, encryption, and authentication Mac and PC compatible
Here is what it looks like, when the Bluetooth USB Adapter is used by the G5
- Apple Bluetooth Software Version: 1.6.0f2
- Hardware Settings:
- G5:
- Address: 00-02-72-c4-b1-0b
- Manufacturer: Broadcom
- Firmware Version: 2.20 (2.777)
- Bluetooth Power: On
- Discoverable: No
- Requires Authentication: No
- HCI Version: 2 ($2)
- HCI Revision: 20 ($14)
- LMP Version: 2 ($2)
- LMP Subversion: 777 ($309)
- Device Type (Major): Computer
- Device Type (Complete): Desktop Computer
- Composite Class Of Device: 1057028 ($102104)
- Device Class (Major): 1 ($1)
- Device Class (Minor): 1 ($1)
- Service Class: 129 ($81)
