Request: Brightness Control like Volume Control in Tray

I'd like to request an icon for the notification area of the taskbar that indicates the current brightness level of the display and allows for adjustment using only the mouse, similar to the built-in Windows volume control. Thanks.
Lenovo Thinkpad T400 Model 6474AH4
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

Hi,
I would lye if I say, that this would not be a great feature.
However, in these times I'm not sure about the possibility of the implementation.
Cheers

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Last edited by keratos (2009-05-04 12:33:57)

Wilco wrote:Edit: misread your post..., anyway you need to set the main volume control to the one that produces sound, in your case analog.
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