Re: OmniGo Backlight
Glen Johnson (johnsong@cgc.ns.ca)
Mon, 2 Dec 1996 10:14:25 -0400
At 22:32 1996.12.02 -0600, Jake wrote:
>Now I was one that wanted a lighted screen on the OmniGo but... Today I
>purchased a Casio B.O.S.S. (was only $59.99 128k 26x8 screen I couldnt pass
>it up) Anyway it has a backlite screen. When I opened it up and started
>playing with it in the car I notice I couldnt see any of the keys (was dark
>out)! Yes, the screen was nice and clear but!!! I couldnt see the stupid
>keys! Now what is the point of a backlight when the keys aren't lighted?
>If there is enough light to see those black keys then It should be pretty
>easy to read the screen. Right???
>
>Might be different on the OmniGo since the OmniGo's keyboard is white.
>(the light from the screen might be enough to see the keys) Or if the
>light was brighter it might work.
Of course, with the Omnigo, you can always use the "pen" in the dark.
--
Glen Johnson
Coast Guard College
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
<johnsong@cgc.ns.ca>