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    Back Light rugged keyboard ?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by opfor2, Oct 14, 2010.

  1. opfor2

    opfor2 Notebook Geek

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    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Are you ready to have rubberized keyboard on your system? Also make sure it has the three ribbon cable on it coz based on the picture it doesn't show how many does it have also you may consider if you are replacing the standard one to rubberized keyboard you also need an special plastic bezel in front of it. The ordinary plastic bezel in front of a standard keyboard is also for an emmissive. FYI.

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  3. SHEEPMAN!

    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

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    opfor2 you have PM.
     
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  4. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Although the keyboard is selling for market price
    That keyboard that you linked to has wear , look at the Del key,
    don't buy it


    Alex
     
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  5. opfor2

    opfor2 Notebook Geek

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    No I'm NOT ready for a rubber board. I wasn't aware that they were rubber. I would like the illuminated keyboard. Thank you for the heads up

    Dan..
     
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    Good choice and I see that you were. See PM

    Take care now.

    Jeff
     
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    Boo Boo Notebook Deity

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    going backlit is sticker shock when you see the price
     
    Boo Boo, Oct 14, 2010
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    Strawman Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey,
    I have a backlit keyboard myself. But I would rather have one of those military style keyboards that are white or see through with the back light option, but I dont think they are available for the cf-29
    cheers
    strawman
     
    Strawman, Oct 16, 2010
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  9. interestingfellow

    interestingfellow Notebook Deity

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    The bezel is different?

    I have rubber backlit on my mk1, and my sister has emissive chicklet on her mk3. i didn't notice a difference, but also was looking for one.
     
    interestingfellow, Oct 22, 2010
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  10. opfor2

    opfor2 Notebook Geek

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    So I just installed my keyboard last night and all went pretty easy except for trying to get the flat ribbon cables to seat properly. My only minor complaint is that I wish that the LED back lighting was red in color instead of white. Oh well I'm happy that I can now type in the dark he he
     
    opfor2, Oct 22, 2010
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  11. Pele

    Pele Notebook Guru

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    Problems with the rubber keyboard:

    1.) It's a pain in the to touch type on. The tactile feedback is weird and sometimes the keys felt like they pressed, but you didn't make contact.
    You get used to it though.

    2.) The F1, F2, F3, etc keys aren't labeled on mine for their aux functions...
    I had to print out a label with a stick on label machine so that I remember that Fn+F1/F2/F3 do brightness and External display switch. Fn+F4/F5/F6 do Mute and Volume control. Fn+F7 sleeps. Fn+F9 shows battery statistics. Fn+F10 suspends.

    Sometimes I sleep the computer when I want louder volume. lol.
     
    Pele, Oct 26, 2010
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