I'm thinking that my new 2100's backlight will be usable for at least a
couple of years to come (it's fairly bright now) so, if nothing else, I can
find another 2100 later or just switch to the latest and greatest handheld
device du jour.
I'd say why wait--use your newt like you like it...full-speed ahead!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Frank" <stevenf_at_panic.com>
To: <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 2:03 PM
Subject: Re: [NTLK] Backlight lifetime question
>
>
> On Monday, May 20, 2002, at 10:08 AM, Humphreys, David (URB) wrote:
>
> > The backlight will eventually wear out. It will exhibit a gradual
> > decline in brightness. This is normal.
> >
> > In fact, you generally won't notice it unless you put it side by side
> > with a new one. Then it is really a subjective issue. Can you still
> > read the display? If so, does it really affect your interaction
> > with the machine?
>
> Basically, my question is this:
>
> Will the backlight eventually wear out _completely_, in other words, no
> longer emit any light at all?
>
> Or will it always continue to provide some sort of illumination, enough
> to view the screen indoors?
>
> If the former, I will be more judicious about my backlight usage. If
> the latter, full-speed ahead!
>
> Steven
>
>
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