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The BenQ50 looks like a really nice, well spec'd device. But at least from the photos, it doesn't appear that its keyboard is backlit which would seriously cripple the usability of this device in very low/no light situations. Perhaps it is backlit and the photos just don't reflect that (I certainly hope that's the case), but up 'til now, it doesn't appear that way, even according to those who read the spec list.
I'm still partial to the MPx, though. I love the way that device looks and I'm eager to get my hands on one in January, which is when it'll be available. (I've had one on pre-order for months now through Expansys and Moto told them it would be available in Jan '05).
I think both devices are very nicely spec'd and I think they both look good. They seem to be very close in features - so much so that it seems the biggest difference is clamshell vs. candybar design. But for me, the MPx still wins out. I know for sure that it's keyboard is backlit - but even if the BenQ's is backlit as well, for me, I still prefer the dual-hinge clamshell design, and the secondary outer screen and buttons, and the new high capacity battery that Moto has and will provide for the MPx. Other than that, as far as I can tell, the BenQ and the MPx are reeeeally similar to each other. Convergence keeps looking better and better.
The MPx will be available in Jan '05, and the BenQ will be avaiable sometime in Q2 of '05.
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