Capacitive Keys Too Dark?

[clindner]

I finally took the plunge yesterday. First phone I got, the capacitive keys didn't have haptic feedback, and you couldn't even see them, just a faint bit of light shining through.

The second phone's haptic feedback works, and the keys were a bit brighter. However, you can only see them indoors.

Is this common to all the phones?

 

[doliver]

Yes, they are not at all bright but since they are always in the same place it doesn't seem like a big deal -- soon enough you learn where they are and don't depend on the visual anyway.

 

[BlackHawkA4]

I enjoy the dimmer brightness. You won't notice when you learn where the buttons are. It doesn't make a difference to your memory.

As I've stated else where I especially like the dimmer buttons because I like to read books in darker settings. The buttons on my epic use to blind me and reading before bed was a killer on the eyes with those buttons.

 

[clindner]

I enjoy the dimmer brightness. You won't notice when you learn where the buttons are. It doesn't make a difference to your memory.

As I've stated else where I especially like the dimmer buttons because I like to read books in darker settings. The buttons on my epic use to blind me and reading before bed was a killer on the eyes with those buttons.

Well, wouldn't it be better if the setting could be adjusted? I don't need them either, but it would be more difficult for others to use if they weren't familiar with it...

 

[BlackHawkA4]

This is true. An option would be better. However the problem is only in direct sunlight.

 

[BlackHawkA4]

Here's an idea. Have the brightness auto adjust with the screen brightness.

 

[Beezzy]

If you know where they are why does it matter if they're dim?

 

[BlackHawkA4]

If you know where they are why does it matter if they're dim?

I still go with that. But I guess some people have bad memory to action coordination. LoL. I never have an issue.

When I first for it I was use to the epic lay out and was hitting the wrong buttons. After having it this long no issue.

 

[khamvongsa09]

Yes I have to agree with you.. The keys are way to dark and its pretty hard to use the phone in the sunlight.. Any fixes?

 

[AndroidOne]

I have to admit that when I first picked up this phone, the dim buttons did bother me some. The buttons are better designed on the Evo for visibility under any lighting condition. But after a couple of weeks, I don't notice this much any more as I already got used to the new button placement and like the dim lighting better for nighttime reading.

Like others, I agree the design could be better and a user controlled brightness option would be nice.