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    what does "no modem" mean?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by TheRandomGuy, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. TheRandomGuy

    TheRandomGuy Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys im going to get the dell xps m1530 but it says "no modem". Can some1 plz tell me what that means and what it wont allow me to do. Thanks.
     
    TheRandomGuy, Jun 18, 2008
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  2. ROBO HUNTER

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    do you not have broadband?
     
    ROBO HUNTER, Jun 18, 2008
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    It Mean they no 56 K Modem mean you won,nt be able use dail up internet

    It mean high speed only via ethernet or wireless

    you need to add modem usb if you want to dail up
     
    andyasselin, Jun 18, 2008
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  4. ROBO HUNTER

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    Unless you need to install drivers?
     
    ROBO HUNTER, Jun 18, 2008
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  5. TheRandomGuy

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    oh good. i was abit worried there. thanks for the help!
     
    TheRandomGuy, Jun 18, 2008
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  6. nobscot6

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    yep, you're good to go!!!!!!
     
    nobscot6, Jun 18, 2008
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    so what was the problem, drivers?
     
    ROBO HUNTER, Jun 18, 2008
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  8. Greg

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    No..."no modem" means no physical modem installed. Why would you think drivers are involved...
     
    Greg, Jun 18, 2008
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    I wish there was that option more often :p Removing useless ports ftw
     
    Surfer666, Jun 18, 2008
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    soz...but i couldn't resist...feel'n in a sport'n mood today..."no modem"...a redneck term for DO NOT MOW THE GRASS...lol
     
    A#1, Jun 22, 2008
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  11. OhSoCheesy

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    You also lose fax capability. I use my modem to send and receive faxes on the go. Just wanted you to have all the facts :D
     
    OhSoCheesy, Jul 2, 2008
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