Bluetooth with D-Link USB-Stick DBT-120/122

Hello,
Apple and users recommend for Bluetooth connections the D-Link USB-Stick DB T-120. I ordered this stick and got the DBT-122. On the D-Link website the DBT-120 is no longer available but the DBT-122. Are there experiences with this new version? Are they compatible?
Thank you
Rolf
G5 Mac OS X (10.4.3)
G5 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Hi, roma, Will, and Alexander —
The Apple Store has D-Link DBT-120 adapters in stock. I'd give you a direct link, but for some reason it may "time out." Follow links to Mac Accessories »» Airport & Wireless »» "D-Link DBT-120 USB Bluetooth Adapter." If not in the U.S., there's a pull-down menu at the bottom of the page to other locales.
In my experience, the Apple sales staff won't specify the version (or in D-Link lingo, the "Revision") — although if you push, you'll be transferred to a tech. who assures you that all products are tested to be sure they work. Duh...
But I think I can give you an idea on that: there's a ~new brick-and-mortar Apple Store in my town; so I went and checked last week. Their stock are all D-Link DBT-120 Rev. B3 adapters.
Does this help?
Regards,
Dean

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