AlienFX Keyboard vs Non-Illuminated Keyboard

I noticed that several m17x and m15x owners had some key issues with the AlienFX Keyboard I was wondering if we have the same issues with the Non-Illuminated Keyboard.

Are they mechanical identical (excluding the lights)?

I have the felling that the AlienFX Keyboard can not handle the heavy duty ...

 

The key issues are just due to bad keyboards. They will send you a new keyboard.

Now the lighting problems is due to software issue

When I get a new computer I reinstall windows. Why I rather have a new install so I can setup on a clean install. So in the long run it faster.

 

there is no difference in the keyboards other than the lights. you shouldnt be too concerned about the keyboard issue. if one of your keys fall out just call customer support and they will send you a new keyboard. i doubt that the one is worse than the one with no lights. its not like the lights get in the way of your typing since they are flat dots that light up.

 

What's the point of getting an m15x without the lights?? Don't worry about the lights, they don't in any way affect the keyboard.

 

Don't you dare get the m15x without the AlienFX keyboard!

 

The Illuminated keyboard was the number one thing I wanted in the m15x. I've never had an Illuminated keyboard, and I wasn't about to miss the opportunity to have one (especially in an Alienware). To me, the keyboard is a highlight of the m15x.

Gabe

 

Essentially they are the only *functional* lights

 

the keyboards are identical as far as I know because I read of a guy who ordered the non-illuminated keyboard but was able to activate the LEDs by some registry-editing.


saint

 

Please bear in mind that the m15x illuminated keyboard has a separate connector for lighting. The non-illuminated keyboard does not have this connector.

 

I accidentally ordered my m15x with the non-illuminated keyboard, but I now realize that I want the illuminated one. It arrived earlier today, and I'm wondering how I can get the keyboard illuminated. Can anyone help?

 

order an illuminated one from AW.

 

already on the m17x?...

really?...

damn.. had hopes of this one...

 

i doubt that person noticed anything wrong with the m17x keyboard since at the time that was posted no one got their m17x yet.

there is no difference between the keyboards besides that it lights up. if a key comes off AW will just replace it.

 

if you are under warranty it is free. aw even pays for the shipping.

EDIT: post before got deleted

 

Yeah the m15x without the lights is kinda well worthless (just a silver notebook otherwise) I'd at least want a nice flashy blue or something if no lights.

 

well i ordered my m17x without the illuminated keyboard and i was wondering can i jsut order it later on and plug it in would that work??

 

you can just call customer support and say you want to buy a illuminated keyboard. you just have to install it yourself after that which is pretty easy.

 

I wouldn't have gotten the m15x if it didn't have an illuminated keyboard
Shallow? Hells yeah!

 

I have an m17x without the illuminated keyboard, which I ordered because I wasn't bothered about the fairy lights. However, the keyboard is the same, just without being lit, which means that the markings on the keyboard are translucent and without the illumination this makes it hard to see in dim light. If I had known that at ordering time, I would have gone for the alienfx option.

I realize it's probably a bit naughty but is there any way to enable/reconnect the lighting or does one have to buy a new keyboard unit?

 

Hey guys, just wondering which keyboards I have to disable in device manager to get the console key working in some games. There are 5 devices listed under keyboards in device manager

 

ai ya.
my keyboard lights stopped working just the 2nd time a booted my system>>"

 

either the connector isn't seated properly, or you installed the drivers in the wrong order.

 

Hey there maydengarNSBHS, if you have tried reseating the keyboard and running Command Center again and are unable to get your Illuminated keyboard lights working, you will want to contact our support team via telephone or if you prefer via our Technical Support Forums. You will need to log in or register with My Hive from our support home page: http://support.alienware.com/Support_Pages/Support_Area.aspx.

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It's part of the allure of a gaming laptop...right?

 

Nice avatar Rose. Is that the new Quicksilver badge? Mine has been translated from the homeworld's language!

 

does anyone know if i ordered my m17x-r1 without an illuminated keyboard if i can buy an illuminated one if it will work... i did "alien chat" and it went to dell support the lady there said that the motherboard did not have the proper connectors but i have removed the keyboard and it does have an optical connector on it.... thanx for ur help hit me back ASAP