XPS 15 (L502X) Standard Keyboard vs Backlit Keyboard

Hey guys, I'm just wondering if the only difference between the standard keyboard and backlit keyboard on the XPS 15 is just the backlight.

I almost never look down at the keyboard, and I don't really see the point of paying extra money for a feature I'd never use. But I just want to make sure that the keyboard is of the same exact quality as the backlit keyboard (flex, spacing, etc). If any of you can confirm, that'd be great

 

The keyboards are the same visually, however I feel the non backlit keyboards are less flexy (they have a solid metallic backing as opposed to the thicker white plastic backing of the backlit). The non backlit keyboard however seem to have stickers for letterings. (I owned both)

Don't skimp out on the backlit keyboard. It is incredibly cool.

 

So basically the standard keyboard feels more solid than the backlit, but the standard has "stickers" for the lettering?

I've never heard of a company using stickers for the keys

 

Technically it's laser etching, but they don't etch into the key itself, it's some coating on top of the keys which could make it look like a sticker. And I love the backlit keyboard, but I wish there was one extra brightness setting.

Although, that point is kinda moot, I just would like to see it lit up more during the day My other complaint is that I use the media keys (on the F row) a lot and at night, the orange doesn't show up very well so sometimes it's kind of an up close and personal deal to turn the volume up/down, etc.

 

That is what I'm talking about, an extra layer on top of the keys. Back-lit keys have a transparent "letter-window" on each key and are perfectly flat.

Go with the back-lit, it is worth it. When you get the XPS 15, only 3 things are manditory: 1080p, i7 Quad and back-lit keyboard. If you don't get these things, might as well get another laptop.

 

Totally agree with everything he just said. If you don't get these things, it's just another laptop, and if you go with lesser components, there are sleeker options out there. Bang for your buck

PS, love my 17.

 

Definitely go for backlit. You won't regret it.

 

Just purchased a Dell XPS 15 from BB
Can't wait for it to come
Dell - XPS Laptop / Intel® Core™ i7 Processor / 15.6" Display / 8GB Memory / 750GB Hard Drive - Silver - X15L-2368ELS

Edit Yes go for the backlit LOVE IT

 

I'm afraid to say, but I'm pretty sure Best Buy's XPS 15 doesn't have the B+RG 1080p screen. Instead, it says that it uses "High-definition LED with TrueLife technology (1920 x 1080)", which I heard is of lower quality than the B+RG.

Can anyone else confirm?

 

If it's 1920x1080 on the XPS 15 then it's the FHD B+RGLED.

 

There is only one 1080p screen that Dell uses for the XPS 15.

That computer is either 720p (AUO B156XW02 or some kind of better LG screen) or it does have R+BG 1080p screen (AUO B156HW01 V4). Don't think WorstBuy would get the screen resolution wrong.

 

I figured that as why would Dell use a different panel for the BB XPS 15 vs the XPS 15 from DELL.com
I know the 15z is different though.

 

I Agree, This is the only computer in the store or online that I'm glad I paid for as my previous XPS 16 from BB lasted only 2 years before it died and I got a "Free" Samsung RC512 that I took back as it had the same 720p crap screen as the XPS 16, NO BACKLIT KEYBOARD and the build quality sucked.

I wanted to keep my warranty so I traded the "Free" computer in for $338 and got the XPS for $811

 

My desktop keyboard has those tiny layers on top of the keys and I honestly never even noticed it until now, so I think you're blowing things way out of proportion. Even the i7's usefulness is debatable. Certain games and programs benefit more from a higher clock than core count. The only thing I agree with is 1080p. This is one of the best screens available, and the main reason I'm looking at the XPS 15