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    Quick Question about G50VT

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by frostbit3, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. frostbit3

    frostbit3 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking to upgrade my X2 to Blu Ray, is it IDE or SATA? I can't seem to find any information on it at all :(
     
    frostbit3, Feb 7, 2009
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    I think it's SATA check the estore, but they're out of stock :S
     
    simonfzhao, Feb 7, 2009
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  3. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, it's a SATA interface. IDE is old technology now and I don't think any new laptops would use that anymore. I believe the one Asus uses is a Sony BC-5500S, but any 12.7mm blu-ray optical drive would work.
     
    David, Feb 7, 2009
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  4. simonfzhao

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    But ofcourse if you want the orange trim.. :p
     
    simonfzhao, Feb 7, 2009
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  5. Hahutzy

    Hahutzy Notebook Deity

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    Isn't the orange trim a clip-on?
     
    Hahutzy, Feb 7, 2009
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    Yeah, the optical drive has a clip-on panel. It can easily be removed and used on another optical drive.
     
    David, Feb 7, 2009
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  7. simonfzhao

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    oh snap, I didn't realize that xD nice catch
     
    simonfzhao, Feb 7, 2009
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  8. David

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    It's alright :)
    We all learn something new everyday ;)
     
    David, Feb 7, 2009
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  9. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Careful about the location of the eject button though, it may not match. (I know because it didn't match for the older, IDE drive that I replaced on my M6BNe).
     
    E.B.E., Feb 8, 2009
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