Hello Bonnie, The G5's modem is an (inexpensive) option at the time of purchase. The lower end units, (i.e. the non-duals for the first wave of G5s), if purchased direct from Apple, did not have a modem at its very "base" configuration, but, as mentioned, could be easily added for a mere $29.00. Hopefully, this is the price of the modem if added by the owner as an after-sale upgrade (let's hope so). We just purchased 9 G5s (1.8ghz DP) for one of our student labs, plus a lateral unit for my office - all were configured as "base" without modem, except for the unit in my office, where I had to specify a modem to be added. You're correct: all the non-modem G5s have a little plate (or knock-out panel) in the space where a modem port would be. Owner-installation should be easy, with the hardest part being accessibility to the motherboard (which isn't all that hard). Once in, I'll bet already-installed-dormant extensions will suddenly be awakened upon reboot, letting the OS boot-up procedure sniff out the newly installed hardware.
Best regards, Dana P.S. My vote is for the internal modem also - be sure to specify that it's going into a G5 On 12/11/04 12:21 PM, Bonnie of [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent > I have a message out to the previous owner. I'm pretty sure it has no > internal modem as there is no jack for a phone cord on the back. The > place where it should be is blanked out. I have been thinking about the > internal modem now, since it will free up a usb port. I am assuming > they are no harder to install than HD's, memory, cd-r's, etc. I'm on my > own here as there are no Mac stores anywhere around these parts. > > Bonnie > > On Saturday, December 11, 2004, at 02:22 AM, Tim Collier wrote: > >> Are you 'positive' that it has no modem? They all come with a built >> in modem. When you ordered it did you select the option for no modem? >> If so, why did you do that? The cost for the modem is $29.00...why >> not just call the Apple store and get one? I think you'll be a lot >> happier with Mac's internal modem rather than a USB. >> Did you buy this G5 new? Or if you got it 'used' why not call the >> original owner and ask about it? >> Just some suggestions.... >> >> Tim >> On Dec 11, 2004, at 1:34 AM, Jesse Stanford wrote: >> >>> You can buy USB modems for under $30 >>> I might be able to get one one, email me off list and I'll check. >>> Jesse >>> On Dec 10, 2004, at 10:55 PM, Bonnie wrote: >>> >>>> I took the advice offered on this list, saved more nickles and >>>> dimes, and got a new-to-me G5 instead of a later model G4. It >>>> arrived tonight and I discovered it has no built in modem. Since >>>> dial-up is my only option here in the hinterlands, and there are no >>>> ports for my old modem, what do I need to set this up? I feel like >>>> I've wandered out of a cave and found myself in the 21st century! >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Bonnie >> - > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
