Hi,

I am having some challenges with the Built in Bluetooth on the Acer 8204 laptop. It uses WidComm Bluetooth Software Rev 5.0.1.120.

I am running XP SP2 on laptop. I have a Linksys 802.11G router in next room.

I have checked thr Acer website, I have latest drivers based on their web site. The Broadcom web site has updated drivers.

The issue I am having is the following:

• when using a Motorola HT820 Bluetooth headset for music on Windows Media Player 11, I get disconnects when I move around my home office, certainly less than 10ft from laptop
• works intermittently with HT820 running Counterpath Xlite 3 softphone
• disconnects sometimes with Logitech Bluetooth mouse
• felt I had some conflicts with MS Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Elite Combo (this requires it own Bluetooth dongle)

I see the following options:

• upgrade the Broadcom software (will this resolve the disconnects when I walk around the room)
• look for different headset
• use my old Bluetake USB Bluetooth?
• change to MS Bluetooth software/stack

I have some of the same issues with Jabra BT320 as well, less pronounced than Motorola HT820

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Dave