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8Ware BD-400 Bluetooth 4.0 Mini USB Adapter

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$ 8 .50
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8Ware BD-400 Bluetooth 4.0 Mini USB Adapter

Instant setup, effortless connection - perfect for your close-proximity Bluetooth needs!
  • Brand: 8Ware
  • MPN: BD-400
  • Part #: ADP8WR0400
  • UPC:
45
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  • Brand: 8Ware
  • MPN: BD-400
  • Part #: ADP8WR0400
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Wireless Transmission Speed

N/A

WiFi Bands

N/A

Interface

USB

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 4.0

WiFi

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Customer Review Summary

"This Bluetooth product is highly praised for its ease of installation, fast connectivity, and overall great performance. Many customers appreciate its compatibility with various de ...view more"

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"its advertised as working for windows 8 and 10 so I was worried it wouldn't work for windows 11. Plugged into a PC with no bluetooth and could then connect speakers and controller."

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By: HamishS226 31/01/25
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"Works well. But range is not wide. No problems so far."

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By: Guest 16/12/23

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Features

8Ware Mini USB Bluetooth Adapter Version 4.0

The 8ware USB Bluetooth version 4.0 Adapter allows users to connect up to three Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily. With the mini size adapter's lower power consumption; you can enjoy longer battery life on your notebook computer and other devices. This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter is compatible with PC computers, and offers a wireless range of 20 meter. It is great for a wide range of applications and smaller form factor devices in the healthcare, fitness, security and home entertainment industries.


What is Bluetooth 4.0?

Bluetooth 4.0 is exactly what the name would have you believe: its the next version of the same old Bluetooth technology we all know and love. Phones that have Bluetooth 4.0 are often referred to as Bluetooth Smart Ready while the accessories or peripherals taking advantage of this technology are dubbed Bluetooth Smart.

Dont worry, a Bluetooth 4.0 Ready phone will still be fully backwards compatible with your Bluetooth 3.0 accessories and peripherals so you wont have to throw out that old beat up headset just yet. Of course, using accessories and peripherals that are pre-4.0 will prevent you from taking advantage of Bluetooth 4.0s new features.


Does it make a difference?

Speaking of new features, what exactly are they? Well, the main one is the lower power consumption between two Bluetooth 4.0 devices. I think this is something worth getting excited about as Im sure a lot of you have found that when you use your Bluetooth (or just leave it connected) youre battery life starts to tank.

To avoid this, Bluetooth 4.0 devices wont be constantly communicating with one another when theyre paired. Instead, the devices will stay in standby until actual information needs to be sent over from one device to another. For example, imagine a Bluetooth 4.0 heart rate monitor. The only time the device would communicate with your phone is if/when your heart rate reaches a certain level. For all other times, the device remains in standby using little to no battery.

As a result, you get much better battery life. Such low power consumption means that devices like the heart rate monitor from the example can work from 6 months to even a couple of years on a single tiny batterys charge. The use of small batteries can reduce the overall size of the device and, as you can imagine, will make wearing things like a heart rate monitor or whatever accessory manufacturers come up with in the future much more practical.

- Wirelessly communicates with Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, PDAs, cell phones, headsets, and more
- Allows any computer with a USB port to become a Bluetooth enabled computer
- Ultra-low power consumption
- Supports dual-mode and Bluetooth Low Energy
- Supports maximum asynchronous transfer rate of 3Mbps
- Wideband audio support: provides clear perception of voice when using a Bluetooth headset, and enhances the functionality of echo cancellation and noise reduction
- 2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz ISM Band
- Ultra portable - tiny enough to stay with your laptop
- Supports A2DP stereo audio wireless streaming
- Up to 20m maximum wireless range
- Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication-pairing, encryption, and authentication
- Supports the following services: Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Dial-Up Networking (DUN), Bluetooth Proximity Profile, LAN Access (LAP), Object Push (OPP), File Transfer (FTP), Headset (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP), Synchronization (SYNCH)
- Backwards compatible with Bluetooth 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 and 3.0
- Support operating system: Windows 98, 2000, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

 

Specifications

Manufacturer

8Ware

Product No.

BD-400

Colour

White

Bluetooth version

4.0

ISM Band

2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz

Range

Up to 20m maximum

Support operating system

Windows 98, 2000, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

Manufacturer Part No:
BD-400
Brand:
Product Type:
Mini USB Adapter
UPC
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Product Family:
-
Shipping Weight:
0.018 kg
PB Part No:
ADP8WR0400
Product Model:
BD-400
Warranty: 12 months *
* Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.

Reviews

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works well and for that price you get what you pay for. Range is short at less than 3 metres but for me that's fine

RT
By: RufusT 09/11/17
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Works well, easy as.

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By: Guest 05/06/17
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Worked out of the box for me on Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS.

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By: Guest 18/05/17
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Works but horrible connectivity, even with my body in between the receiver and headphones it cuts out drastically which is odd considering the potential range it should achieve... perhaps its just a bad one but still saddening

TJ
By: TroyJ2 08/05/17
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Worked fine on two windows10 computers but had problems on a windows7 device.... worked eventually.

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By: Guest 08/05/17
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Bought ORICO adapter from wellington store because sales rep recommended it. I tried it for 10 minutes and it just wasn't a great product. I returned it and bought the 8ware model and it worked out of the box with my ue boom 2 and ds4 connected to my pc at the same time with low latency. Highly recommend!

PK
By: PeterK844 13/01/17
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Works with Linux Ubuntu 16.04.
For Linux compatibility it is ID 0a12:0001 Cambridge Silicon Radio, Ltd Bluetooth Dongle (HCI mode). Usual Linux configuration difficulties requiring configuration files to be manually edited.

MB
By: MauriceB 01/12/16
Verified Owner
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The worst thing ever. It refuses to connect to anything and the 'website' is absolute crap. No support at all from the manufacturer, don't bother with this product!

G
By: Guest 17/09/16
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Blue Soleil V9 drivers do not seem to get it working on Windows 10. Have not completed trying to get it going.

G
By: Guest 14/07/16
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Good bluetooth

G
By: Guest 21/06/16
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Excellent, worked immediately with no issues at all. Still working fine on my laptop using Windows 10.

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By: Guest 20/06/16
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Installed itself no probs straight away on win 10. Works perfectly

SD
By: SimonD5 09/06/16
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8Ware BD-400 Bluetooth 4.0 Mini USB Adapter

Instant setup, effortless connection - perfect for your close-proximity Bluetooth needs!
  • Brand: 8Ware
  • MPN: BD-400
  • Part #: ADP8WR0400
PB Tech price $8.50 Excluding GST PB Tech price $9.78 Including GST

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Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/ADP8WR0400/8Ware-BD-400-Bluetooth-40-Mini-USB-Adapter?is-review=1&pg=3
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Features

8Ware Mini USB Bluetooth Adapter Version 4.0

The 8ware USB Bluetooth version 4.0 Adapter allows users to connect up to three Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily. With the mini size adapter's lower power consumption; you can enjoy longer battery life on your notebook computer and other devices. This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter is compatible with PC computers, and offers a wireless range of 20 meter. It is great for a wide range of applications and smaller form factor devices in the healthcare, fitness, security and home entertainment industries.


What is Bluetooth 4.0?

Bluetooth 4.0 is exactly what the name would have you believe: its the next version of the same old Bluetooth technology we all know and love. Phones that have Bluetooth 4.0 are often referred to as Bluetooth Smart Ready while the accessories or peripherals taking advantage of this technology are dubbed Bluetooth Smart.

Dont worry, a Bluetooth 4.0 Ready phone will still be fully backwards compatible with your Bluetooth 3.0 accessories and peripherals so you wont have to throw out that old beat up headset just yet. Of course, using accessories and peripherals that are pre-4.0 will prevent you from taking advantage of Bluetooth 4.0s new features.


Does it make a difference?

Speaking of new features, what exactly are they? Well, the main one is the lower power consumption between two Bluetooth 4.0 devices. I think this is something worth getting excited about as Im sure a lot of you have found that when you use your Bluetooth (or just leave it connected) youre battery life starts to tank.

To avoid this, Bluetooth 4.0 devices wont be constantly communicating with one another when theyre paired. Instead, the devices will stay in standby until actual information needs to be sent over from one device to another. For example, imagine a Bluetooth 4.0 heart rate monitor. The only time the device would communicate with your phone is if/when your heart rate reaches a certain level. For all other times, the device remains in standby using little to no battery.

As a result, you get much better battery life. Such low power consumption means that devices like the heart rate monitor from the example can work from 6 months to even a couple of years on a single tiny batterys charge. The use of small batteries can reduce the overall size of the device and, as you can imagine, will make wearing things like a heart rate monitor or whatever accessory manufacturers come up with in the future much more practical.

- Wirelessly communicates with Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, PDAs, cell phones, headsets, and more
- Allows any computer with a USB port to become a Bluetooth enabled computer
- Ultra-low power consumption
- Supports dual-mode and Bluetooth Low Energy
- Supports maximum asynchronous transfer rate of 3Mbps
- Wideband audio support: provides clear perception of voice when using a Bluetooth headset, and enhances the functionality of echo cancellation and noise reduction
- 2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz ISM Band
- Ultra portable - tiny enough to stay with your laptop
- Supports A2DP stereo audio wireless streaming
- Up to 20m maximum wireless range
- Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication-pairing, encryption, and authentication
- Supports the following services: Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Dial-Up Networking (DUN), Bluetooth Proximity Profile, LAN Access (LAP), Object Push (OPP), File Transfer (FTP), Headset (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP), Synchronization (SYNCH)
- Backwards compatible with Bluetooth 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 and 3.0
- Support operating system: Windows 98, 2000, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

 

Specifications

Manufacturer

8Ware

Product No.

BD-400

Colour

White

Bluetooth version

4.0

ISM Band

2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz

Range

Up to 20m maximum

Support operating system

Windows 98, 2000, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

Date Created: 08:47, 20-07-2025
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/ADP8WR0400/8Ware-BD-400-Bluetooth-40-Mini-USB-Adapter?is-review=1&pg=3