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    Anything available to illuminate laptop keyboards?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by gmb1994, May 23, 2006.

  1. gmb1994

    gmb1994 Notebook Geek

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    Are there any accessories that will illuminate a laptop's keyboard? I noticed that some Lenovo models have a small LED built into the LCD that shines light on to the keyboard when working in low light conditions.
     
    gmb1994, May 23, 2006
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  2. TedJ

    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    The chances of finding something integrated to illuminate your keyboard is fairly slim, the closest (and cheapest) option would be something like these USB Snake Lights.
     
    TedJ, May 23, 2006
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  3. Actino

    Actino Notebook Guru

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    i used to have one of those..
    don't expect too much light...
     
    Actino, May 23, 2006
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  4. Jmmmmm

    Jmmmmm Notebook Consultant

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    Have you thought about one of these? It will probably give off enough light to enable you to see the keyboard. And if you look around, you might be able to find a USB adapter for it.
     
    Jmmmmm, May 24, 2006
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  5. TedJ

    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    ROTFL! :D

    If he was using one of these, he'd have to worry about incinerating, not inconveniencing, other passengers on a plane. It would kinda suck the battery too...
     
    TedJ, May 24, 2006
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    strikeback03 Notebook Deity

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    Pepboys has a 15 million candlepower light for $30.
     
    strikeback03, May 24, 2006
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  7. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Now I got to get myself one of those :D. 2 if its in stock!

    Maybe so but atleast he wouldnt have to worry about Light :)
     
    Aero, May 25, 2006
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