M1710 keyboard (backlit)?

BatBoy · 06-03-2006, 04:38 PM

Calling on all M1710 owners to provide feedback here...

I just received the June 06 catalog in the mail (shows the XPS 700 'Nemesis' on the cover). On page 11, it states the M1710 has a "light-up etched keyboard". In the picture, there is a small section of the keyboard visible and it is clearly lit up (see attached pics).

Is this only on the SE (Special Edition 'Formula Red') model? Or did Dell implement this recently for the M1710 (black and red).

This is the first time I've seen this and after checking numerous reviews on the M1710 (including NotebookReview.com's review), none mention this feature.

A light up keyboard on this badboy is totally cool. I've left a message for my sales rep to check into it but she's out of the office for the weekend.

Anyone confirm they have this on their machine?

Thanks.

tremor12 · 06-03-2006, 05:24 PM

My black one doesn't.

nickspohn · 06-03-2006, 06:03 PM

That would be so awesome if it did

I dont know what that means though - "XPS M1710 SE"

wierd

otaku · 06-03-2006, 06:06 PM

I was wondering about this also. XPS m1710 SE is the formula red edition

I like the lighting features but the white keyboard and the rest of the case just freak me out I just don't like the looks of the machine

nickspohn · 06-03-2006, 06:15 PM

when i first saw it in the pics, it was the same thing i said.

But now that i have it, its a lot better looking than my old m170. WAY better in my opinion.

The Silver keyboard is nice

sublime · 06-03-2006, 08:37 PM

I think that is light from the screen. I can pretty much guarantee you there is no such feature on any m1710

gclg2000 · 06-03-2006, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sublime

I think that is light from the screen. I can pretty much guarantee you there is no such feature on any m1710

that or it may have "glow in teh dark" keys that are glowing from the light of the screen.

BatBoy · 06-03-2006, 08:52 PM

Well, thanks for the feedback. It will be interesting to see if the one I receive has a 'light-up' keyboard.

Been in the boxing phase for two days now... ARGH

Delivery Estimate: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
This information is current as of Saturday, June 03, 2006.

Order Processing: Thursday, June 01, 2006
Pre-production: Thursday, June 01, 2006
In Production: Thursday, June 01, 2006

x Kitting
x Build
x Testing
Boxing

Shipping Prep: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Estimated Ship Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2006

otaku · 06-03-2006, 08:59 PM

Yeah its probably just the screen lighting. I agree it looks better than the old xps 170 but compared to the painted concepts they had at e3-no comparison! But they aren't willing to put the time and money in to do the painting so I'll just do it myself

BatBoy · 06-03-2006, 09:10 PM

From what I can find on the net, there are some pics of black covers with the transparent looking keyboard. There are also some that just have black keyboards.

There is another pic in the June catalog of a black cover with this keyboard. See below.

Perhaps this is a new feature or its just a typo and glitch with Dell's Marketing Dept. I guess I wont really know until I receive mine or someone can take a pic of their black 1710 to show it off.