Backlit Keyboards on Laptops - Blu-ray Forum

J_UNTITLED · 01-30-2008, 09:09 AM

How many notebooks besides the MacBook Air have backlit keyboards so that one can see the keys in dim-to-dark areas?

Zazou · 01-30-2008, 10:33 AM

Dell's XPS M1730 is another one.

J_UNTITLED · 01-30-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Zazou

Dell's XPS M1730 is another one.

Okay, thanks. Any others? I think it should be a standard requirement for all laptops (and desktops, needless to say) as it can be a useful feature.

sssick · 01-30-2008, 03:17 PM

After my current laptop dies, I will never buy another one without back lighting. I can type no problem without looking, it's all the other buttins that I need to see.

BStecke · 01-30-2008, 03:29 PM

Pretty sure the MacBook Pro does as well.

cking2729 · 01-30-2008, 04:29 PM

The Apple PowerBook line (2003-2006), as well as today's MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines all have backlit keyboards.

J_UNTITLED · 01-30-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cking2729

The Apple PowerBook line (2003-2006), as well as today's MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines all have backlit keyboards.

So, besides the Dell there are no other PCs that offer it?

Sylin · 01-30-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Pretty sure the MacBook Pro does as well.

That would be correct. I love it. The MBP senses the light around it and lights up the keyboard if necessary. It's not based upon the system clock like some backlits are.

J_UNTITLED · 01-31-2008, 12:27 PM

Any other PCs besides the Dell?

J_UNTITLED · 02-01-2008, 11:33 AM

... Anyone?

buckshot · 02-01-2008, 11:47 AM

the 1 thing i wish my macbook had. i was just ranting about this last night. my friggin cell phone has backlit keys why not my laptop. sheesh.

J_UNTITLED · 02-01-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

the 1 thing i wish my macbook had. i was just ranting about this last night. my friggin cell phone has backlit keys why not my laptop. sheesh.

Like I said, I think it should come standard on all laptops and desktops, period.

Galley · 02-01-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Any other PCs besides the Dell?

No one uses Windows PCs anymore.

krazeyeyez · 02-02-2008, 03:42 AM

i just got the macbook pro and i love the light sensor along with everything else that makes it an apple

Brandon B · 02-02-2008, 05:30 AM

A quick google search will turn up a panasonic expensive laptop that has this, as well as several desktop keyboards available.

J_UNTITLED · 02-02-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Galley

No one uses Windows PCs anymore.

Well, I find Apple to be somewhat overrated (especially in the style department)... so, to each his/her own.

Sylin · 02-02-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Well, I find Apple to be somewhat overrated (especially in the style department)... so, to each his/her own.

You're probably right. But my "overrated" laptop has a backlit keyboard standard, probably the best built-in cam/mic combo available, an ingenious touchpad control mechanism, comes pre-installed with an OS that is unlikely to EVER be infected with a virus or spyware, has free software that does what most PC users pay hundreds of dollars to accomplish in a less efficient manner, and has fabulous (and inexpensive!) support for both hardware and software.

Macs might not be perfect, but I'll be damned if I don't enjoy my overrated laptop far more than the alternatives. I switched about 18 months ago, and it was probably the best tech decision I ever made, aside from Blu.

J_UNTITLED · 02-03-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ikcizokm

You're probably right. But my "overrated" laptop has a backlit keyboard standard, probably the best built-in cam/mic combo available, an ingenious touchpad control mechanism, comes pre-installed with an OS that is unlikely to EVER be infected with a virus or spyware, has free software that does what most PC users pay hundreds of dollars to accomplish in a less efficient manner, and has fabulous (and inexpensive!) support for both hardware and software.

Macs might not be perfect, but I'll be damned if I don't enjoy my overrated laptop far more than the alternatives. I switched about 18 months ago, and it was probably the best tech decision I ever made, aside from Blu.

Again, it's all about personal tastes/opinions.

ryoohki · 02-03-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ikcizokm

You're probably right. But my "overrated" laptop has a backlit keyboard standard, probably the best built-in cam/mic combo available, an ingenious touchpad control mechanism, comes pre-installed with an OS that is unlikely to EVER be infected with a virus or spyware, has free software that does what most PC users pay hundreds of dollars to accomplish in a less efficient manner, and has fabulous (and inexpensive!) support for both hardware and software.

Macs might not be perfect, but I'll be damned if I don't enjoy my overrated laptop far more than the alternatives. I switched about 18 months ago, and it was probably the best tech decision I ever made, aside from Blu.

Can you buy a Mac laptop for less than 600$ ? i paid mine 599$ during Xmas.

Btw you know that the only reason mac don't have the number of virus that windows have is because hacker don't give a **** about 9% of the platform market right now

But if Mac ever get with the 20%-30% range one day.. Hello! Attack and crap

dadkins · 02-03-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Galley

No one uses Windows PCs anymore.

I do.
I have no need for a backlit keyboard, especially when this PC laptop is playing a Blu-ray Disc.

01-30-2008, 09:09 AM	#1
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Backlit Keyboards on Laptops How many notebooks besides the MacBook Air have backlit keyboards so that one can see the keys in dim-to-dark areas?

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01-30-2008, 10:33 AM	#2
Zazou Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:United Kingdom	Dell's XPS M1730 is another one.

01-30-2008, 03:17 PM	#4
sssick Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008	After my current laptop dies, I will never buy another one without back lighting. I can type no problem without looking, it's all the other buttins that I need to see.

01-30-2008, 03:29 PM	#5
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Pretty sure the MacBook Pro does as well.

01-30-2008, 04:29 PM	#6
cking2729 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007	The Apple PowerBook line (2003-2006), as well as today's MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines all have backlit keyboards.

01-31-2008, 12:27 PM	#9
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Any other PCs besides the Dell?

02-01-2008, 11:33 AM	#10
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	... Anyone?

02-01-2008, 11:47 AM	#11
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	the 1 thing i wish my macbook had. i was just ranting about this last night. my friggin cell phone has backlit keys why not my laptop. sheesh.

02-02-2008, 03:42 AM	#14
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	i just got the macbook pro and i love the light sensor along with everything else that makes it an apple

02-02-2008, 05:30 AM	#15
Brandon B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2914 DVD collection:298 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:1	A quick google search will turn up a panasonic expensive laptop that has this, as well as several desktop keyboards available.

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