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    [upgrade] G50vt-x5 Bluetooth

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by cj3waker, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. cj3waker

    cj3waker Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im looking to install bluetooth into the spare slot on my x5. I was wondering if anyone knew of a certain module that worked well?

    Thanks guys
     
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  2. MooCwzRck

    MooCwzRck Notebook Consultant

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    what spare slot?
     
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    cj3waker Notebook Enthusiast

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    The one next to the 5100 card

    edit:crap, am I thinking of the p7805u?
    edit: nvm there is a bluetooth antenna on the g50vt. all I need is a the module, just need to know which one
     
    cj3waker, Jul 28, 2009
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  4. Rezigrene

    Rezigrene Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a spot on the G51 for Bluetooth?
     
    Rezigrene, Jul 29, 2009
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  5. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    Reseller G50vt laptops (i.e. A1, X6, etcetera) come with internal bluetooth modules.

    I could have told you the version my X6 had, but alas, it has been sold. You can always try a dongle, though.

    I like saying "dongle".
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Jul 29, 2009
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  6. MooCwzRck

    MooCwzRck Notebook Consultant

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    I'm just going to pick up one of the little usb micro-adapters for mine, barely even notice it on the side of the laptop.
     
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  7. cj3waker

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    Id much rather just have in built in.
    additionally? anyone know if there are any bluetooth gaming headsets? i.e more than the one ear cell phone usage style?
     
    cj3waker, Jul 29, 2009
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