On 12/17/2007 09:04, Bob Crawford wrote: > Tim Ashman wrote: > > While I think the new n810 unit is a nice one I have one problem, the > > auto dimmer. I am left handed so anytime I'm using the unit the palm of > > my hand shades the light and as I move my hand around the display dims, > > then undims constantly. > > > > I've looked for a way to turn off this feature but haven't found it yet. > > Does anyone know of a hack I can use to disable this feature. > > > > thanks > > > > tim > > Good question. > I'm right-handed, so I use the left to hold the unit. > That invariably puts my thumb over the sensor. > Irritating. > > As much as I like my 810, whoever designed the hardware layout (button > sizes, d-pad on keyboard, etc.) needs to be taken into a dark alley and > beaten. > > The 770 had a much more user-friendly design. > I have to agree I don't like the d-pad or menu button next to the keyboard. It needs to be on the front like the last two. tim