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BACKLIT KEYBOARDS!!! By micksta,  Dec 31, 2008

All laptops in dell's range should have the option to add in a backlit keyboard
This has already been adopted by alot of other companies and it seems obvious that Dell should follow suit.
It would not cost much but could produce an overall much more appealling laptop
It should DEFINETELY be put into all XPS laptops.

Dell could also take it to the next level and pioneer a system like the ones in alienware laptops!!!

PLEASE PROMOTE!!!
Thanks for reading...

DELL/ Status Update

Please see chris_b's comment
micksta5270.0
  Wed Dec 31 09:29:53 GMT 2008
Comments: 16
Categories: Accessories (Keyboards, etc.)  Laptops  XPS  
Status:Partially Implemented


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By expatinasia  Jan 10, 2009
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 "All laptops in dell's range..."

What does that mean?
By TheAxMan  Jan 12, 2009
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When adding backlighting, it's easy to get carried away. For example, see the backlighting of the power button, volume controls etc. on this Dell Adamo (from engadget).

Please be very careful on how you use backlighting -- it should be functional (can I see the keyboard in the dark) and it should not cause distractions (why is that power button so bright that I can see its reflection in the screen??)

Thanks!Dell Adamo with aggressive power button backlighting
By GHC  Jan 16, 2009
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I like the idea of having the option of a back-lit keyboard, but I didn't like this statement: 

"It should DEFINETELY be put into all XPS laptops."

I think that making it compulsory is a terrible idea; it would raise the cost of the computer, and maybe some people only really use their laptop in the day.  Why pay more for a feature that you're not going to use?  In addition, there are people who do not prefer to use the 'qwerty' format and so don't even need to look at the keyboard (and there are those of us who use 'qwerty' format and are just so used to it that we don't need to, either.  Why waste battery life and pay more for a function that you don't need?
By chris_b  Jan 22, 2009
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micksta:

The new Studio XPS 1340/1640 have backlit options for the keyboard. I'm sure you will see more and more systems with this option moving forward.

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By AlexVS  Feb 3, 2009
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Dell offers optional backlit keyboards on some of the new Dell E-series latitude laptops.

15" Screen E6500
14" Screen E6400
13" Screen E4300
12" Screen E4200
Rugged 14" E6400 ATG

They also offer backlit keyboards on some of the mobile workstations.

Standard on M6400 mobile workstation 17" laptop
Optional on M4400 mobile workstation 15" laptop
Optional on M2400 mobile workstation 14" laptop
By jgrenney  Feb 11, 2009
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I also would love a backlit keyboard on my dell laptop. 
By absolutnook  Feb 16, 2009
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I have the new XPS 1640 and it has it, it looks nice and what not
By PatricioRyan  May 1, 2009
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Good evening,

As a proud XPS M1530 owner (and Inpiron 1525 buyer 4 my girlfriend) I agree that I´ll love to  have the option to add in a backlit keyboard at the time of buying them talking from the product´s usability point of view (as a heavy Laptop user there´re certain circumstancies where not counting with backlighting keyboards affect the overall user experience with your laptop).

Thanks for reading my post,

Patricio Ryan
By bretta  May 10, 2009
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And please make the luminosity 3-way, with the additional one being a half (or less) of the current lowest setting, which is way too bright for me in almost all cases and thus consumes more power than needed.  Also, if I`m right and it`s pretty cheap, I`ll suggest it not be an option (in constrast to GHC), since an additional buck or 5 would be lower if it was standard fare (not lower than no lighting, but a standard would make lit keyboards cheaper than if it was an option.)
By valerosebastian  May 22, 2009
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 I im so desperate for a backlit keyboard that i talk to Dell to see if the can send my a technician to install a studio keyboard on my M1530, unfortunately it wont fit, i think is so simple to create a backlit keyboard and lots of people would buy it...
By ChecMark  Jul 6, 2009
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Although I LOVE my Vostro 1500, I am now on my FOURTH keyboard replacement because the writing on the keys keeps wearing off. DELL has been terrific because they even mamaged to replace the keyboard while I was in Panama. Pretty impressive! I do use it a lot in low light situations though and I either struggle to see the keys or use an overhead desk lamp which is both hot and more than I need. I would think that backlighting the keys, with cut-outs showing the letters would be far more practical and also would not wear out. If it were possible to have this as a retrofit that would be awseome. 
By 93561  Jul 8, 2009
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i am hoping to see it in mini 10v.

it's a mobile labtop and in many chance, it'll be frequently used outdoor with low light and on the bed at night.

please install a function where we can turn on and off the back lit keyboard in mini 10v!!!!!!!
By 93561  Jul 8, 2009
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i just notice the statusof this idea is "partially implemented". i am very anxious of getting a netbook. can i know how long is needed?
By joyce2  Jul 17, 2009
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Having a backlit keyboard is a plus for me. I use my laptop on planes and other dimly lit places. I would have loved to have this feature on my laptop. But I'll have to wait at least a couple more years before I can buy a new laptop.
By henkpoley2  Jul 26, 2009
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@Dell, Please check the frequency of the LED dimmer used for the keyboards. On some laptops -not necessarily Dell- I can see them flicker. Though I am apparently genetically 'gifted' to be more sensitive to that than most people, but still.
By Dandan33  Aug 12, 2009
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Power consumption may be an issue for laptops.

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