1. Is the keyboard backlit? 2. You mentioned both Windows 7 Pro and XP Pro. Does the buyer get to choose which? 3. Can you provide a Windows restore disk?
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The keyboard doesnt have backlight and yes its buyers choice. I can also provide you restore disk
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Backlit keyboard? Yes. Upgradeable RAM? I believe it upgrades to 10GB, but I did not upgrade. 16GB SSD cache. Yes. However, I replaced the slow 500GB HDD with a 750GB SSD, so I am not using the 16GB SSD cache.
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Mine is not backlit and the F5 key didn't "turn on" the backlit keyboard option (as another poster mentioned). My F5 key turned the mouse off and on.
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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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Dear ASUS,Any chance of a UL30vt with backlit keyboard in my lifetime? I'm pretty old, so we are talking a small window.
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Sorry, I have no response for you. I misunderstood what they were actually selling and ended up sending back the keyboard.
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My keyboard works. I initially had some difficulty until I figured out some minor steps that weren't noted in the directions. I'm not that tech savvy, so I'm not ssure if this helps. Sorry
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Hello, Yes, they have a legal copy of XP on the unit. We install Windows 7 on these units, but if you request it, we can re-install it with Windows XP Pro
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Hi. It's been a long time since you asked the question, but, if you're still interested, there is a seller who sells 10 for $10, with $1 for shipping. I know you only wanted 3 or 4, but these 10 are cheaper than the 3 would have been. And, contrary to the answer you received before, these do work, very well, as long as they're used as intended (with the shiny side down, so it adheres to the keyboard). So, enjoy the extras, or give them away, but you can't beat the deal.The seller is NME, and, if you go to their page, enter "10 pc" (no quotes) into the search. There are three different sets of 10, for small, medium, and large laptops. Hope this info is still of some use to you. :O) Hi. It's been a long time since you asked the question, but, if you're still interested, there is a seller who sells 10 for $10, with $1 for shipping. I know you only wanted 3 or 4, but these 10 are cheaper than the 3 would have been. And, contrary to the answer you received before, these do work, very well, as long as they're used as intended (with the shiny side down, so it adheres to the keyboard). So, enjoy the extras, or give them away, but you can't beat the deal.The seller is NME, and, if you go to their page, enter "10 pc" (no quotes) into the search. There are... » Read More Hi. It's been a long time since you asked the question, but, if you're still interested, there is a seller who sells 10 for $10, with $1 for shipping. I know you only wanted 3 or 4, but these 10 are cheaper than the 3 would have been. And, contrary to the answer you received before, these do work, very well, as long as they're used as intended (with the shiny side down, so it adheres to the keyboard). So, enjoy the extras, or give them away, but you can't beat the deal.The seller is NME, and, if you go to their page, enter "10 pc" (no quotes) into the search. There are three different sets of 10, for small, medium, and large laptops. Hope this info is still of some use to you. :O) « Show Less
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I bought this about 6 months ago and it came with Windows XP PRO. I was specifically looking for a machine with XP.
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I just got his laptop and yes it does have a back-lit keyboard. The back light is red on black keys with white lettering. Looks pretty awesome.
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Refurbished with windows 7 upgrade.Also, pictures are for "illustrative purposes only".
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Sorry for the delay, Sidney. Yes, it has a keyboard which seems to stay lit after reboot until the machine is put to sleep. Waking it up again will not restore the lights until your next reboot. I haven't found a solution for this issue yet, but don't find it very bothersome.
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goodnight, which is why so want to sell this laptop and tell me if you have all your physical keys? thx.
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I am not totally pleased with it as it came. It varied from the description given, so suspect the ad is a close description. We did some upgrading, one being installing Windows 8, to get it working better. I still have an 'unexpected shutdown' often, so far Windows has been able to correct some of the issues causing it. I would have asked for a replacement, but it would have been more of an expense so decided to accept it as a 'used' computer. You never really know what you will get until it arrives. I will not buy another 'used' computer unless I do it locally. I have purchased a new laptop from Amazon & am very happy. I am not totally pleased with it as it came. It varied from the description given, so suspect the ad is a close description. We did some upgrading, one being installing Windows 8, to get it working better. I still have an 'unexpected shutdown' often, so far Windows has been able to correct some of the issues causing it. I would have asked for a replacement, but it would have been more of an expense so decided to accept it as a 'used' computer. You never really know what you will get until it arrives. I will not buy another 'used' computer unless I do it locally. I have purchased a new... » Read More I am not totally pleased with it as it came. It varied from the description given, so suspect the ad is a close description. We did some upgrading, one being installing Windows 8, to get it working better. I still have an 'unexpected shutdown' often, so far Windows has been able to correct some of the issues causing it. I would have asked for a replacement, but it would have been more of an expense so decided to accept it as a 'used' computer. You never really know what you will get until it arrives. I will not buy another 'used' computer unless I do it locally. I have purchased a new laptop from Amazon & am very happy. « Show Less
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No the keyboard is not backlit, it's a decent laptop in spite of this though.
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Mine was new, although I think that you have the option to get one refurbished for a few bucks less. Great computer, only reason I didn't keep it was because it didn't have a backlit keyboard.