Why no backlit keyboard

[MatLane]

Apple wanted to try and keep the price as low as they could. Having that backlit keyboard would of upped the price even more


then people would of moaned they are too expensive...it's hard to win on this one

 

[MikePA]

Come on people... There is only one answer, and that is ... MONEY.
Since this is the first version of a new design, Apple wants to maximize their revenues with the new MBA, and still keep the price reasonable. One way to do that is to exclude certain "extras" like LED lights and back-lighted keyboard. Also by putting the back-lighted keyboard back in when they release the next version of the MBA, more people will want to get rid off their old MBAs and get the new model. It's all about the buttom line.

Good post, wirelessmacuser. I always thought registering more than once wasn't allowed.

Great spelling, too, or, more likely, 'butt'om line was a Freudian slip.

 

[nickcassell]

I have the MBA-B SSD. Nada backlit prevents me from ordering this newest one. I'll wait awhile but this Rev D took so many months more to show up than predicted that another year may go by. Apple loses, I lose.

 

[nfl46]

I'm not sure, but if it is a deal breaker, there's always the MBP or old Air.

 

[chillywilly]

It most likely has to do with either not enough space, or something regarding battery life. Conspiracy theorists like the one above think otherwise though.

Battery life would be more of a concern than anything, IMO.

 

[chillywilly]

I'm not sure, but if it is a deal breaker, there's always the MBP or old Air.

I had to look it up on Everymac.com to see that the previous MBA did have a backlit keyboard.

 

[Halon X]

I love it how everyone with an opinion feels they know for certain the reason(s) why Apple didn't put a backlit keyboard in the new MBA's.

 

[chillywilly]

I don't think any of us are "certain", just stating our thoughts on why there's no backlit keyboard.

 

[n1tut]

Incredible. "IT DOES NOT HAVE A BACKLIT KEYBOARD"

You knew this when you bought it. The reason does not matter, that is what you have got.

What is the point of discussion as to whether it should have one?

tut

 

[wordoflife]

Its scary how the MacBook Pros are the only Apple computers with backlit keyboards anymore... They'd better not get rid of them

Wow I just realized that. I guess they want to make the difference between Pro and "other" Macbooks.

 

[chrono1081]

Good post, wirelessmacuser. I always thought registering more than once wasn't allowed.

Great spelling, too, or, more likely, 'butt'om line was a Freudian slip.

Nice catch!

I shouldn't comment though since I already got warned for something I posted in this thread.