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    backlit keyboards

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by kente777, Nov 2, 2009.

  1. kente777

    kente777 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I've got 2 questions concerning the Asus backlit keyboards:

    1) Which models (other than the ul20a & U80v) have this function?

    2) How well do they work? Is this a full lit keyboard? I read somewhere that the letters don't get lit, only the keys. I'm trying to figure out what that means.

    Thanks!!

    Ken
     
    kente777, Nov 2, 2009
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  2. VoltaicShock

    VoltaicShock Notebook Consultant

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    The new G72 has a backlit keyboard.
     
    VoltaicShock, Nov 2, 2009
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  3. Lanaya

    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    as well as the entire G51 line.
     
    Lanaya, Nov 2, 2009
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    pgrim91 Notebook Enthusiast

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    on the G51, and presumably the g72 as well, little white lights (LED?) illuminate the letters on the key, which normally appear opaque. If you see a picture of a G51 keyboard, everything painted white on the keyboard lights up. I think it works well when typing in the dark, and the adjustable brightness settings are a plus
     
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    da1writer Notebook Evangelist

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    G60 series as well, don't forget the 16" gaming laptops ;)!
     
    da1writer, Nov 2, 2009
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    dune10191 Notebook Evangelist

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    The back lighting works perfectly. It was one of the features that sold me on my g51. It has 3 brightness settings and completely off. Honestly I don't think I will be getting any new laptop without it again.
     
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    The whole G51 line, the who UX line and the whole U line.
     
    coriolis, Nov 2, 2009
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    I agree with this, having the backlit keyboard is nice.
     
    VoltaicShock, Nov 2, 2009
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    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    I think you mean the U20a-B2 for the keyboard. The UL20A-a1 seems to have a non backlit keyboard..........

    http://www.amazon.com/U20A-B2-12-1-Inch-Laptop-Windows-Premium/dp/B002PAQXCC
     
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  10. kente777

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    The description that Amason gives for the U20A is identical for the U80v-b2. Is it possible that the U80v-b2 does not have a 3 setting illuminated keyboard? hmmmm......

    Ken
     
    kente777, Nov 3, 2009
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