Reddit reviews IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Multi-Language Version Micro Adapter, GBU521W6
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Wirelessly Communicates With Bluetooth-enabled Computers, Printers, Pdas, Cellular Phones, Handsets & MoreAllows Any Windows Computer With A Sub Port To Become A Bluetooth-enabled ComputerUltralow Power ConsumptionSupports Maximum Asynchronous Transfer Rate Of 3mbpsWide-band Audio Support provides Clear Perception Of Voice When Using A Bluetooth Headset & Enhances Functionality Of Echo Cancellation & Noise ReductionAllows any Windows computer with a USB port to become a Bluetooth enabled computer *Wirelessly communicates with Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, tablets, cell phones, headsets, and moreSupports ultra-low power consumption and Bluetooth Low EnergySupports maximum asynchronous transfer rate of 3MbpsSupports wide-band audio and A2DP stereo audio wireless streamingUltra portable - tiny enough to stay with your laptopUp to 30ft (10m) maximum wireless rangeBuilt-in security to assure the privacy of your communication-pairing, encryption, and authentication
> Mac Mini mid 2011
Sorry, traveled.
Your Mac mini should be compatible with AirDrop
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203106
AirDrop system requirements
Mac Mini (Mid 2010) or later
Please check again.
Just in case I do recommend external BT module https://www.amazon.co.uk/iogear-GBU521W6-Bluetooth-Adapter-Warranty/dp/B007ZT2AXE/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413923896&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=opgear+gbu521
Just to follow up on this I ended up buying a TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 N900 and a iogear GBU521W6 as a quick fix but that didn't work for me either the wifi was great and the bluetooth worked but Handoff etc didn't work so I chanced it and I bought the Fenvi and that worked out the box with handoff etc the only problem I'm having now is imessage and phone calls work but it seems to only work at certain times of the day which is weird or it could be just after my hack as been on a hour or so but handing off to safari/chrome etc works everytime, so I'll look into that next but thanks for everyone's input.
You don't need to buy an adapter you can buy an internal wifi+bluetooth card. What I did was buy a tplink wdn4800 for wifi which is fairly cheap and works well and then a Bluetooth adapter. I believe my iMessage and FT work but I can't get airdrop. If you don't need handoff or any of those features you can grab any compatible bt adapter. Here's links for my wireless set up. Both of these work out of the box so I didn't have to install any extra kexts. If your looking for an all in one internal bt+wifi card google it I believe there's a list on tonymacx86.
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Multi-Language-Version-Adapter-GBU521W6/dp/B007ZT2AXE/ref=sr_1_1?s=fiona-hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1462739296&sr=8-1&keywords=IOGEAR+GBU521W6+USB+Bluetooth+4.0
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1462739312&sr=1-1&keywords=wdn4800