Re: OmniGo Backlight

Peter J. Claus (pclaus@haywire.csuhayward.edu)
Sun, 1 Dec 1996 08:20:33 -0800 (PST)

The text on an Omnigo 100 screen is weak enough that even in POOR light it
is next to unreadable. A back-lit screen would be useful under these
conditions. But even in the dark you could still read text and use pen
input. However, I agree: what is really needed for full functionality in
the dark is some sort of tiny attachable (one battery is enough) "reading
light". I know there are several of these available for reading in bed
while not disturbing your bed-partner. Does anyone know of a suitable,
cheap one of these [light, that is... ;) ]?

On Mon, 2 Dec 1996, Jake wrote:

> Date: Mon, 2 Dec 1996 22:32:23 -0600
> From: Jake <tbush@atlantis.nconnect.net>
> To: ogo@lifelike.com
> Subject: OmniGo Backlight
>
> 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.
>
>