I feel like I need to replace the internal modem in my sony PCG-FRV37. Is there an upgrade modem.?

Answer 1

From what I can tell, your computer is a laptop that includes and v.90 modem. The most current modem version is a v.92. The question I would ask myself is why do i want to upgrade. Due to the fact that upgrading internally is almost impossible it would have to be an external modem that would connect in via a usb port. Is there connection problems with the Internet or why do you want to upgrade. If it is connection problems, try a different access number for your ISP (Ie AOL, Juno and a million others) . Some ISP's don't support v.92, which would mean an upgrade would be useless. The main difference between v.90 and v.92 is that v.92 allows a faster time to connect, and modem on hold. Although there are options, i would do some more research first if I were you.

Answer 2

Do you have an ethernet card in the Sony? If not, now's the time! Don't even bother with a modem, unless you use a fax. There hasn't been an upgrade since the current 56Kbps came out. The reason being, ETHERNET 10/100. The rise in ADSL has made the modem almost as obsolete as the floppy drive. Everyone wants a network card, not a modem. You can get a 56Kbps V.90 fax, data, modem for $6.99 USD + $4.99 S&H.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16825130007

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833129229

Answer 3

Thats the fastest, so go to some electronics store and buy another Modem for like 40 bucks or something.

Answer 4

Dont try and open your laptop you could do serious damage if you dont know what you are doing, there are many good usb modems that you can use US Robotics makes some of the best

Answer 5

The modem in that unit is as fast a modem as you can get.
If you need something faster, you are going to have to go broadband through either the Ethernet or USB connector.