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    Is there a SXPS 16 WITHOUT a backlit keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by SirDarren, Jun 4, 2010.

  1. SirDarren

    SirDarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ordered mine a couple of days ago but just realized that I never specifically chose "backlit" keyboard, I was given no option.

    Does anybody have one without the backlight?

    Will be really disappointed if it's not backlit.
     
    SirDarren, Jun 4, 2010
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    f0cu5 Notebook Geek

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    Backlight comes by default in Studio XPS... You get a choice only in the Studio series.
     
    f0cu5, Jun 4, 2010
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  3. SirDarren

    SirDarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright thanks that's what I thought!

    It's just it says "Enjoy the optional genuine leather accents and backlit keyboard." on the info. page.
     
    SirDarren, Jun 4, 2010
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    If it's a problem you can always turn it off anyway.
     
    funky monk, Jun 5, 2010
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  5. SirDarren

    SirDarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    No, no, that's the thing. I WANT it backlit :)

    I can't imagine why you wouldn't :eek:
     
    SirDarren, Jun 5, 2010
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    cuz it takes up battery
     
    DuranXL, Jun 5, 2010
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    I would be surprised if it even makes 10 minutes of difference in battery life...
     
    f0cu5, Jun 5, 2010
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    Npt when it's turned off, it doesn't.
     
    funky monk, Jun 5, 2010
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