nklb
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join:2000-11-17
Ann Arbor, MI
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| Sounds nice
I really like my blackberry 7290, but I wouldn't want a newer blackberry as they no longer have a "transflective" display. So if I want to see the screen on a newer unit, I have to use the backlight. Even though wifi support would be VERY tempting.
I love the feature of my older model where if there is light around me the screen is easy to see!
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SterlingJ85
Obama 2008
join:2000-11-19
Millville, NJ
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1 edit | I have been a BB user since the 8700, and now have an 8800.
What's the problem with the backlight? The 7290 needed a backlight in any dark situation because you couldn't see anything on the screen without it.
On the 8700/8800 the backlight is automatically illuminated depending upon the ambient light in the room/area your in. As soon as you tap any key, the entire screen (and keyboard in low light) will illuminate. There is no seperate backlight key like your using now. It's far more pretty too! 
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nklb
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join:2000-11-17
Ann Arbor, MI
clubs:
| said by SterlingJ85  :What's the problem with the backlight? Battery life. I can go over 3 days without a charge by minimal use of the backlight. It's nice having the OPTION of a backlight, but it being required to see the screen is silly when RIM has demonstrated a product without this flaw.
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SterlingJ85
Obama 2008
join:2000-11-19
Millville, NJ
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| I can easily go 3 days without recharging my 8800. In fact, i've gotten 5-6 days once without a recharge!
And i'm an IT Director, it doesn't sit idle!
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Pz_
join:2001-03-31
Brownsburg, IN
clubs: | Can I throw my 7510 battery results in here as well?
About 24-36 hours for me. |
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