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    Backlit keyboard from Clevo next year?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by nerdess, Nov 6, 2011.

  1. nerdess

    nerdess Newbie

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    I am thinking of getting a Clevo notebook and can live with their naff chassis design ;-) However, what I would really miss is a backlit keyboard!

    I've googled a bit and there are rumours some time next year they will do them.

    Can you guys confirm that?

    Thx
    Sissi
     
    nerdess, Nov 6, 2011
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  2. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    ^^^^ Yes next year it is confirmed that select models WILL HAVE backlit keyboards. No ETA at all for this NEXT GEN of models... :)
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Nov 6, 2011
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  3. nerdess

    nerdess Newbie

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    Hmmm I am thinking of getting the P150HM now as it seems to be the slimmest model. Will I be able to upgrade this particular model to a backlit keyboard later?
     
    nerdess, Nov 6, 2011
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  4. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    From the information Clevo and Sager is giving right now, no you will not be able to upgrade a P150HM to have a backlit one. Sorry :(
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Nov 6, 2011
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  5. Dominion300

    Dominion300 Notebook Guru

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    Screw the backlight, I just want a nicer keyboard.
     
    Dominion300, Nov 6, 2011
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  6. Anthony@MALIBAL

    Anthony@MALIBAL Company Representative

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    To elaborate on what Larry said, the reason you won't be able to upgrade is due to the power requirements. The P150HM (and other current models) don't have a power port to allow an upgraded backlit keyboard to plug in. New models would require this port being present and would be designed in.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Nov 6, 2011
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  7. Cainman

    Cainman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any rough estimate of when the new models will be coming? Is it the March-ish time frame that people are expecting Ivy bridge?
     
    Cainman, Nov 7, 2011
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    lazard Notebook Deity

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    Desktop version of Ivy Bridge estimated to be released around March, mobile version should be out 1-2 months later.
     
    lazard, Nov 7, 2011
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  10. Wildride

    Wildride Notebook Consultant

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    Would be nice if you could upgrade your notebook to the backlit keyboard I had it on my Latitude 6400 and it definitely is great when your working and the person your with is sleeping right next to you.
     
    Wildride, Jan 18, 2012
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