is screen adjustable to be dim? and keyboard and Word/Excel questions I like dim monitors. is the LED screen ajustable to be dimmer (less bright) than most laptops on it's lowest (dimmest) setting?any problem running Word and Excel? how do I get them on there, now that I think about it?? guess theyre not preinstalled...Finally, I like Lenovo keyboards (that trackpoint...). For some applications, could I attach one via USB port? (yes i know it defeats portablity, but i'm keeping the flexible use of this machine in mind)finally, is screen adjustable to be dim? and keyboard and Word/Excel questions I like dim monitors. is the LED screen ajustable to be dimmer (less bright) than most laptops on it's lowest (dimmest)... » Read More is screen adjustable to be dim? and keyboard and Word/Excel questions I like dim monitors. is the LED screen ajustable to be dimmer (less bright) than most laptops on it's lowest (dimmest) setting?any problem running Word and Excel? how do I get them on there, now that I think about it?? guess theyre not preinstalled...Finally, I like Lenovo keyboards (that trackpoint...). For some applications, could I attach one via USB port? (yes i know it defeats portablity, but i'm keeping the flexible use of this machine in mind)finally, « Show Less
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Yes, the LED screen is adjustable. Not sure if its lowest setting is dim enough for you.I run Word & Excel 2003 just fine. The Wind comes with Office 2007 60 day trial installed, activate it and you are fine. To install software from CDs, read this: http://forums.msiwind.net/post18988.htmlThe Wind has 3 USB ports, you can easily use another keyboard (I use a Logitech)
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Gosh I really like the touchpad but I guess it is whatever you are used to. I think it is more efficient in the movement and being able to tap it to click and scroll on the right side. i usually use it with my thumb since it is down there and leave my fingers by the keys. I like the screen dark if i'm in a dark room but bright if I am in a bright room so I adjust it when I need to. It would be nice if they had an auto light sensing feature that would adjust it according to ambient light.
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I don't think so. I didn't notice anywhere in the manual when I went through it that mentioned anything about adjusting display brightness.
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Hello, you can adjust the brightness of the screen for better viewing in bright situations. Thanks, and let us know if you have any other questions.
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Yes you can, using the function keys on the top near the screen-brightness keys you can disable the keyboard lights while continuing to use the computer like normal.
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These people are WRONG. Check out the motherboard on your machine. There ARE desktops, particularly all-in-one desktops which do require SO-DIMM modules.
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I sent this back because of something about the software it had on it. Having used another such laptop: This is WONDERFUL. If you are a fast typist, the keyboard is a godsend. I really miss it. It is very comfortable to work on. It does not heat up like some do. Darn, I would love to have one. For the same price, I bought a desktop from Quill.com (a Dell refurbished for $300, far less than Dell would dream of selling it for. Wish you luck finding a laptop like this one, Dawn. (If you want to contact me, see my blog at http://TarotVerbtim.com, which will give you a good idea of how much I type! I sent this back because of something about the software it had on it. Having used another such laptop: This is WONDERFUL. If you are a fast typist, the keyboard is a godsend. I really miss it. It is very comfortable to work on. It does not heat up like some do. Darn, I would love to have one. For the same price, I bought a desktop from Quill.com (a Dell refurbished for $300, far less than Dell would dream of selling it for. Wish you luck finding a laptop like this one, Dawn. (If you want to contact me, see my blog at http://TarotVerbtim.com, which will give you a good idea of how much I type!
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No the keyboard is not back lit. You need to look for it in the description. I bought one of the more souped up versions two years ago with all the bells and whistles. I bought this one as a Christmas gift. Small differences one of them being the backlight. I didn't think it would matter for the person I bought it for and it didn't. But when I set it up I noticed it. I like the backlit board better. If your really want that feature they do have them just make sure you find it in the description of the item being sold. Not the generic Dell ad that they show you on the sites.
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No, this is a standard keyboard....Dell offers a backlit keyboard for most of these laptops, but I didn't get one.
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Sorry this answer is so late - I purchased this computer about a month ago and I really do like the keyboard. I had a dell computer before this one but I think this one is preferable. The layout is similar to a Mac keyboard with square keys with rounded edges and space between the keys. It's also a wider computer and has a number pad on the right which I use often for things in Excel. I think the keys will be less likely to break off than those on my Dell. The only thing I don't like is the fact that there's no optional backlit keyboard. I've had it on previous laptops and it's awesome. But I also paid $1500 for that laptop and only $500 for this one.
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David, yes, however, i have the monitor landscape and very low. It is ok, but because i have it so low the tilt is not really what i would like. i am not going to return the unit, because it is better than what i had, but the issue is that since it does not tilt far enough, the color on the monitor is weak. what i need is for the tilt to be be a greater angle as if i put my hand under the bottom and pulled it to me. i need that angle to be increased. if it where higher that would be an improved color, but i need it to be amost touching the desk. I use it aside a laptop and that is the reason it needs to be so low.Paul David, yes, however, i have the monitor landscape and very low. It is ok, but because i have it so low the tilt is not really what i would like. i am not going to return the unit, because it is better than what i had, but the issue is that since it does not tilt far enough, the color on the monitor is weak. what i need is for the tilt to be be a greater angle as if i put my hand under the bottom and pulled it to me. i need that angle to be increased. if it where higher that would be an improved color, but i need it to be amost touching the desk. I use it aside a laptop and that is the... » Read More David, yes, however, i have the monitor landscape and very low. It is ok, but because i have it so low the tilt is not really what i would like. i am not going to return the unit, because it is better than what i had, but the issue is that since it does not tilt far enough, the color on the monitor is weak. what i need is for the tilt to be be a greater angle as if i put my hand under the bottom and pulled it to me. i need that angle to be increased. if it where higher that would be an improved color, but i need it to be amost touching the desk. I use it aside a laptop and that is the reason it needs to be so low.Paul « Show Less
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If this is the ASUS in Best Buy this week for $799 (down from $999), I noticed the same dim-ness. I checked floor models at two Best Buys today, because everything else about the laptop is perfect for me, but both screens were dim. The salesmen said it was on maximum brightness. Photos taken in bright sunshine looked dull. It's a crisp monitor but dark. The $599 model actually has better brightness than this Zenbook. Steve 12/14/13
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No the keyboard is not backlit. I only know of Dells being backlight. This one is not a touch screen and does not have keys that you can see in the dark. I heard that it is made in Thailand, but I do not know if that is true. I have had it for 6 months, and have already had a few problems with it... the text on one side sometimes disappears, but his only happened while in facebook, and the mouse is hypersensitive all the time, and sometimes you can be typing an email or filling in an online application, and the screen just drops right in the middle of your typing for no apparent reason several times so you have to go looking for it to see where it went before you can finish and send the email. The email screen usually pops up when the screen drops, and I can't close it out. That frequent cloudlike disappearance can be very frustrating at time.
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Sorry, I didn't see your question until now because it hit my spam folder. The backlit keyboard I have is is n5902, and the ones I have without the back-lighting are n5901. I really wanted to like the backlit one, but the touchpad just doesn't work nearly as well as the rollerball on the older model. Hope that still helps. Thanks! ~D
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The macros are not fully compatible with every program, So i do not know. Also keep in mind that its a gaming keyboard so its made mainly for gamers. I dont think the macros display on the LED screen on the keyboard, but they do have a separate program that lets you see all your macros that you program. Honestly though, this keyboard isn't as fantastic as it sounds, the youtube app doesn't even let you browse for certain videos :/
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it is kinda dim, i was a little bit dissapointed when i first got the keyboard, but now it's okay actually, i wouldn't want it to be any brighter, because it would be annoying at night time. Night time the keyboard is perfect, not too dim not too bright :)
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I am not sure what the others are like but I don't notice any background light on the keyboard itself. The "HP" lights up on the back of the screen and that is about it.
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Nobody responded in the last week so I'll provide an update myself (Boomer). I purchased the cheapest lighted keyboard I could find (not the Saitek) to test it with my KVM switch. Bottom line: everything works great. I thought if the light caused the switch not to operate properly, I could just turn the light off when activating the switch. In fact, that wasn't necessary (at least for the keyboard I purchased).