Excuse the rant but why doesn't Nintendo build computers or put another way, why can't anyone make a computer that works like a Wii. Sony builds computers (more about this later) and Microsoft builds computer accessories (let's NOT get into that software OS thing).

Like right now I'm having to use the touchpad on my notebook (which I hate) because neither my MICROSOFT 8000 Bluetooth mouse or my MICROSOFT 5000 Bluetooth Mouse feels like talking to the computer tonight. Often one doesn't, so I just switch to the other but tonight both have disappeared AGAIN from the installed list and the little flashlight thingee can't find them.

I'm kinda discouraged on Bluetooth anyway. Case(s) in point. My Bluetooth keyboard worked most of the time but most of the time pissed me off so I replaced it with a Logitech Illuminated Keyboard (great keyboard by the way) with a nice reliable CORD.

A brand new Logitech Bluetooth headset lasted TWO WEEKS before crapping out. I'm on my third Bluetooth hands-free car phone. One died, one wouldn't connect or stay connected UNLESS I was inside a restaurant 100 feet away through concrete walls, then it would stay connected so I couldn't answer my phone.

The only Bluetooth anything I ever owned which works, as advertised 100% of the time is the Wii.

And not to let Sony off the hook-I have a new outrageously overpriced Sony All-In-One because I love the screen and it looks great on my desk in the living room. Nice computer except I had to upgrade my wireless to N because it just couldn't hold a connection to my G router even after I bought a boost antenna. Yet it sits less than 10 feet away from my Wii which could stay locked on to that same signal 24/7 for fricken ever. So why can Nintendo do it in a $250 "toy" when Sony can't in a $1300 computer.

You see what I mean. All I know is if Nintendo ever does build a computer, I'll be first in line!

I personally believe Bluetooth is overrated. I use IR with remotes and such. Nintendo is a console company first and foremost and I just can't see them with a computer. They are not Sony. They are highly conservative and take new ventures with high caution.

My Microsoft Blu Tooth media keyboard/mouse combination work perfectly 100% of the time. Actually its my Wii-motes which act up!

But then you're a Kiwi so everything is actually upside down anyway. LOL

Even the toilets flush the wrong way! Go figure...

By the by, I'm just kidding. I love NZ more than anywhere I've ever been.

Me too! Im just lucky to be born here.

i didn't know nintendo still makes cards?

Well they may not.  I know they jointly publish Pokemon cards w/ WotC.  It says on Wiki however the card biz was until '56 so maybe I was wrong.

Well I went ahead and edited my Orig. post.

Have you tried blue soleil Grampy?

I use the free version to hook up my classic controller to my PC and a few other things. Hasn't let me down yet except for the 2MB limit when I've tried to use wii mote with left 4 dead. I think the full version is about 20euros.

Bluetooth adapter + Glove Pie + BlueSoleil + PC/GPU = HD Wii (-nintendo exclusives)