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Yes, the X10mi has the same red backlight as the X9mi. However its only active when you use the backlight, otherwise its just a black watch, with a black LCD. You can get the Suunto X10 basic black, which is the same colour otherwise, but has a positive LCD instead. You can proibly find pictures of the two on the net.

Also I have to add, dont let the military in the name mislead you. The Suunto X10 and X9 are far from being "All terrain" rough and tough watches. As a clocksmith, I dont think anything is really. However the X10 is even less so! Its an ultra compact delicate GPS device, and requires a deal of care from the user. Which every man in the military should posess! However I find that when most people think of the word military, they automaticaly associate the device with some kinda Rambo like indestructable quality. You can still take it into the woods with you, and it wont break (it is water fully water resistant!) but you cant take it with you, and then forget your wearing a 400€ watch on your wrist! In short, they havn't really fixed any of the build quality issues on the X10 over the X9 in my oppinion. However the GPS works much much better then the previous X9... I can get a GPS signal while sitting in a moving bus. Sure it takes about 5-7 mins to get that GPS lock, but its still a major improvement over the X9.

As for new GPS watches, havn't heard about anything new coming from Suunto. Think the only thing Suunto is working on right now is the Elementum "Luxury" watch line, which is basicaly suposed to be a full metal, really nice looking (fairly unique, as far as "traditional" watches go) basic Suunto ABC watch.

	Suunto Visit SuuntoWatches.com to see Suunto's full line of wrist top computers and compasses.

	Suunto X9Mi - Click for more info The Suunto X9M/i ("Military") is a new version of Suunto's incredible X9i Global Positioning System wristop computer, designed specifically for Military professionals looking for the ultimate field watch. The array of functions offered with a Suunto X9i GPS watch is still there in the X9M/i, but with some added features that make this watch even more valuable to our friends in the Military, both at home and abroad.

	Suunto X9i - Click for more info Introducing the Suunto X9i - the new and improved version of the Suunto's X9, voted "Best Product of 2004" by Fortune Magazine. Now available in two colors, the X9i combines GPS functionality with an altimeter, barometer, compass, and thermometer ... all these instruments, packed into a single watch.

	Suunto X10 Suunto commemorates 10 years with the Suunto X10. When you're trekking through a new frontier, adventure racing, biking, fishing, or conducting field operations, the Suunto X10 provides critical decision-making data. With full GPS functionality, including route planning and uploading, as well as outdoor essentials like an altimeter, barometer, and compass, the Suunto X10 wristop computer shows nature who's boss.