Mine has the same Fn/Brt control, but it's just not bright enough. Maybe it's tired. I've looked at automotive (DVD) type LCDs, but they're small and I don't want the screen in a headrest or visor. I'm thinking of trying an ordinary 15" desktop LCD. The one I use on my desktop runs on 12V from a transformer. I should be able to power that from the car's 12V system. I'll try it right at my desk to see if it's compatible with the laptop. Maybe I'll be able to find one that's extra bright.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Dean Kiley <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Sep 21, 2006 5:42 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Brighter screen ?
>
>I've been following this thread, and I just ordered a Dell Inspiron E1505.
>When I first got it, the same dim display was noticed and when plugged in,
>nice and bright. On mine, to the right of the left Ctrl key is a "Fn" button
>with blue letters. When pressed the display brightness can be adjusted with
>the up/down arrow keys. Perhaps Gateway has the same ability. Now I can see
>the display even on battery power in bright daylight. This is helpful since
>I use it solely for the purpose of media source for a rather hefty DJ
>service.
>
>Just a thought, HTH!
>
>Dean Kiley
>
>> > >On 20 Sep 2006 at 21:13, Bob Lendrim wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> I use a P3 notebook computer with GPS input for navigation purposes.
>> > >> The LCD screen brightness limits it's useability. Does anyone know of
>> > >> another type, or a brighter display that I could attach and mount for
>> > >> use in a car and boat for daylight use ?
>> > >
>> > >  I notice that the screen of my laptop goes noticeably brighter when
>> I'm
>> >on
>> > >external power than when I'm on battery.  Have you already tried
>> powering
>> > >the laptop from the vehicle instead of its own battery?
>> > >
>> > >David Gillett
>
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