is this the second edition with the backlight? How do they differ other than style?
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Yes, this version (item 05712) is lit. On the package that is lit you should see the marking "Class 1 LED product". It's unclear if this is the "second edition".
1616160
No. This model didn't have the backlit keyboard. But that is not the reason that I returned it for a refund. The keyboard sucked, backlit or not.
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With the frontlight off, it's at least as good as newsprint. The frontlight eliminates shadows, which further improves contrast in many real-world conditions. In my opinion, it's easier on the eyes than common paperback or hardcover books. (Still, don't expect it to look as good as high-quality laser printer output.)Reportedly, the second-generation Kindle Paperwhite uses an e-Ink Carta display, which has a slightly better contrast ratio than the e-ink Pearl display used in the Kobo Aura HD. On the other hand, the Aura HD has a higher resolution than the Paperwhite. This article has a little more detail: http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2013/11/11/screen-comparison-e-ink-carta-vs-e-ink-pearl/ With the frontlight off, it's at least as good as newsprint. The frontlight eliminates shadows, which further improves contrast in many real-world conditions. In my opinion, it's easier on the eyes than common paperback or hardcover books. (Still, don't expect it to look as good as high-quality laser printer output.)Reportedly, the second-generation Kindle Paperwhite uses an e-Ink Carta display, which has a slightly better contrast ratio than the e-ink Pearl display used in the Kobo Aura HD. On the other hand, the Aura HD has a higher resolution than the Paperwhite. This article... » Read More With the frontlight off, it's at least as good as newsprint. The frontlight eliminates shadows, which further improves contrast in many real-world conditions. In my opinion, it's easier on the eyes than common paperback or hardcover books. (Still, don't expect it to look as good as high-quality laser printer output.)Reportedly, the second-generation Kindle Paperwhite uses an e-Ink Carta display, which has a slightly better contrast ratio than the e-ink Pearl display used in the Kobo Aura HD. On the other hand, the Aura HD has a higher resolution than the Paperwhite. This article has a little more detail: http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2013/11/11/screen-comparison-e-ink-carta-vs-e-ink-pearl/ « Show Less
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The American version we received is pretty similar. There are no rear lights on the American version though.
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Hi Haley, Acer specs often list LED backlighting, which refers to the screen, and people sometimes confuse it to mean backlighting for the keyboard. Of course anyone who has this computer would know the keyboard is not backlit. I purchased this laptop and I only have one Acer that does have keyboard backlighting, and it cost twice as much as this laptop. The less expensive models like this one typically will not have keyboard backlighting.
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Hey, David. It's mainly the green LED back-lit keys. I recommend the expert edition though. As all it's keys are programmable, it does have the green LED back-lit keys, and it's just a lot more fun to look at. :)
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Different form-factor. Different connector. Different typical use-cases.Also, the Edisons are available now while the downlights are generally only available for pre-order.
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I just received mine yesterday. The one I have has a backlit keyboard. When you first power on the device the keyboard backlight comes on, then after a moment or two of no use the light flashes briefly before then turning the backlight on. Just pressing keys does NOT turn the backlight on again. If you want the backlight again, there is a button on the side of the keyboard that lights the keyboard up again.
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Yes, the surface touch cover 2 does have backlighting and it is fantastic for doing things in the dark or low light.
1604512
The newer is physically thinner and lacks the 4 led indicators. Otherwise I would call them the same.
1883098
The backlight is done by LEDs as opposed to LCDs, so it's the same thing, The second naming is just more complete.
1627769
Hi,David. The only difference between both models its that the essential version has no Green LED backlit keys and the Expert version its fully illuminated with the green backlit keys. If you like the design and the Chiclet style keys go for the Expert version.In my opinion this is a very good keyboard. Maybe at the begining it take some days to get used to it but soon or later you wont regret.This is very good keyboard for the price.
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Yes there IS a backlight, but it only comes on when you push one of the buttons, and then shuts off in a few moments.
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I have both editions and the second edition added the 2 other characters. Also the cubes in the first edition are wood and a little larger. The cubes in the new edition are translucent plastic and slightly smaller. There are other minor component differences as well.
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Googling for an answer shows that they are two different labels used to market the same item.http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/57617-3-difference-backlit-monitors
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Actually, no; this model doesn't have the backlit keyboard. I hoped it would, but it doesn't.
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Depends on the sellers, mine does not have one. So if you don't see anything about backlit keyboard in the spec, then just assume it does not come with one.