Mac OS 10.4+ Bluetooth Adaptors

Hello.
I just wondered if anyone could tell me how fussy Mac OS 10.4 is with generic USB bluetooth adaptors. I just don't fancy paying £20+ for the D Link Bluetooth Mac supported version if I can get one from eBay for under a tenner.
Many thanks.
Power Mac G5 1.8 SP (900fsb) Mac OS X (10.4.9) 1gb RAM

The version Apple sold used the same chip as some of the Macs, so its firmware could be updated. The original wouldn't handle Bluetooth headsets, but the firmware updater fixed it. If the eBay one will work with the devices you need, there is no need to pay more, but I don't know how you would find out before you buy it.

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