This thread is created so that the part number in question would not get lost in threads with a full discussion ensuing. Without further ado, the part number we have been waiting for.

ALPS Bluetooth version 2.0+EDR compliant UGPZ6 Module.
ALPS Electric has finally released a BT Module design sheet for their new Version 2.0+EDR compliant UGPZ6 chip.—> click here for the pdf. sheet.

Sony Part Number for the UGPZ6 Module: 147912912
Sony DAPC Description: BLUETOOTH MODULE
Unit Price (in USD): $93.11

Ishii, you rock.

Dang! $93! Oh well, the price of being on the cutting edge… :wink:

Yes, it is somewhat hefty indeed.  :wink:  Nonetheless, I think this upgrade would prove useful soon enough. I wonder how many TR users will adopt the new module.

Does anyone know where i can buy this part in the UK??

Also if i do buy this part can i follow the same installation procedure which groovyone wrote?

Thanks

[quote author=“harshbiscuits@hotmail.com”]Does anyone know where i can buy this part in the UK??

SEME Limited
Hudson Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1BS

Telephone: 0870 240 6354
Fax: 01664 563 976
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[quote author=“harshbiscuits@hotmail.com”]Also if i do buy this part can i follow the same installation procedure which groovyone wrote?

Thanks

Yes, you will be fine as long as it’s a TR series.

Does this mean it absolutely will not work in an S model?

[quote author=“spartanman”]Does this mean it absolutely will not work in an S model?

It should work with all VAIO notebooks that is capable to support bluetooth. I am sure this new UGPZ6 BT module will wotk with the S series as well.

what about the T?

[quote author=“Gilbert”]what about the T?

I believe it would work with the T series as well.

where would i obtain the drivers for this part?

thanks everyone for your help.

Much appreciated !!

[quote author=“harshbiscuits@hotmail.com”]where would i obtain the drivers for this part?

thanks everyone for your help.

Much appreciated !!

I received it from a fellow member on board. It’s a complete Toshiba BT Stack with driver, which came preinstalled in the TX series.

My SRX7S’s Bluetooth already have upgraded UGPZ5 (Bluetooth 1.2)
Today I receive the Bluetooth 2.0+EDR module (UGPZ6) from Sony DAPC and try to upgrade my SRX7S.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t work with my SRX7S.
My system can’t detect UGPZ6.  :shock:
I try to figure out the problem.  However, I don’t have another Vaio that can testify.
Maybe UGPZ6 work only on USB 2.0, not USB 1.1 or I get a fault UGPZ6 module.
Does anyone get the UGPZ6 and work with non-TX Vaio well?
Thanks for your help.

Did you install the Toshiba BT Stack with driver as discussed in this thread?

When I put the UGPZ5 in my SRX7S, there will be the message that reminds me to install driver to new hardware “UGX”.
However, I put UGPZ6 in my SRX7S, there are nothing. 
I know it’s not the stack/software problem. 
I’m afraid that UGPZ6 can’t be compatible with my old SRX7S.
UGPZ6 only works on the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed system.
That’s why I am so frustrated.  :?

It doesn’t appear to work in the TR either, I think it is the lack of UART support on the UGPZ6.

http://www.siliconpopculture.com/sonytr/viewtopic.php?t=5460

[quote author=“avidpaker”]It doesn’t appear to work in the TR either, I think it is the lack of UART support on the UGPZ6.

http://www.siliconpopculture.com/sonytr/viewtopic.php?t=5460

Thanks for avidpaker’s info.
How about UGPZ6 in type S?