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    did ANY g50v models come with a modem?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by psycopanther, Dec 22, 2009.

  1. psycopanther

    psycopanther Notebook Guru

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    mine didnt, but i seem to think that some models did? if they did, can someone tell me where to get a modem? i got the g50vt model and i need a modem since i still cannot get high speed at my home right now. i been looking around and not found anything on this?
     
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    Your best bet is to purchase an external USB modem. They're about $10 on ebay.
     
    David, Dec 22, 2009
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    really? hate having to connect something to the computer. looks like there is a spot on the back of the computer under the cover where one would go? looked on ebay and they do have asus minipci style modems on there. just thought if i could find someone that already had a g50 with modem to steer me in the right direction.
     
    psycopanther, Dec 22, 2009
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    AFAIK nobody has added an internal modem, there is a jack but it's plugged with a piece of rubber. I'm not sure if any models actually came with a modem -- maybe some non-USA models?

    David is right, it's probably easiest to just get a USB modem. They're cheap.

    ASUS listed a modem on the specs, so I can see how you'd be disappointed.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Dec 22, 2009
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    The modem on the G50 series doesn't use the typical mini PCI-e interface. It's more of a "screw it down to the motherboard and connect the cable" type.

    Take a look at the G50 dissasembly guide for pictures (pg 2-23).
     
    David, Dec 22, 2009
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    why dang. wish i could get high speed. i'll look on ebay i guess
     
    psycopanther, Dec 22, 2009
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    For the record, the original Best Buy model (ASUS G50Vm-X1) does come with a V.92 56K Modem in the port next to the 10/100/1000 Ethernet port. However, on other models, including the G50Vt do not possess modems and have been filled with a black placeholder where the RJ-11 port should be..
     
    Papa Midnight, Dec 23, 2009
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    The G50VT A2 model sold in Canada has an internal modem. You might wanna try calling Asus support and see if you can purchase one from them. (Although it isn't listed on their estore site.) Good luck.
     
    NerdCore, Dec 23, 2009
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    thanks, will do
     
    psycopanther, Dec 23, 2009
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    My G50VT-A2 (sold in USA by Amazon) also has an internal modem.
     
    tallan, Dec 23, 2009
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  11. Papa Midnight

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    I stand corrected.
     
    Papa Midnight, Dec 30, 2009
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