Are the keys easy to see with the back light off?
372913
Well, its a black keyboard with black keys so in the dark, no. During the day they are quite visible. I would call the backlighting subtle, it isn't super bright and during daylight its hardly noticeable. Personally I don't like a keyboard that is blazingly bright. It might be nice if there were intensity levels, but that's a lot to ask in this price range. I will say this is a great keyboard, a pleasure to work with and it is very difficult to find keyboards with orange back lighting. My only complaint is that it is compact and so the del/home etc keys are in odd places. Other than that it is speedy for typing and comfortable for gaming.
372914
Well, its a black keyboard with black keys so in the dark, no. During the day they are quite visible. I would call the backlighting subtle, it isn't super bright and during daylight its hardly noticeable. Personally I don't like a keyboard that is blazingly bright. It might be nice if there were intensity levels, but that's a lot to ask in this price range. I will say this is a great keyboard, a pleasure to work with and it is very difficult to find keyboards with orange back lighting. My only complaint is that it is compact and so the del/home etc keys are in odd places. Other than that it is speedy for typing and comfortable for gaming. Well, its a black keyboard with black keys so in the dark, no. During the day they are quite visible. I would call the backlighting subtle, it isn't super bright and during daylight its hardly noticeable. Personally I don't like a keyboard that is blazingly bright. It might be nice if there were intensity levels, but that's a lot to ask in this price range. I will say this is a great keyboard, a pleasure to work with and it is very difficult to find keyboards with orange back lighting. My only complaint is that it is compact and so the del/home etc keys are in odd places. Other than that it... » Read More Well, its a black keyboard with black keys so in the dark, no. During the day they are quite visible. I would call the backlighting subtle, it isn't super bright and during daylight its hardly noticeable. Personally I don't like a keyboard that is blazingly bright. It might be nice if there were intensity levels, but that's a lot to ask in this price range. I will say this is a great keyboard, a pleasure to work with and it is very difficult to find keyboards with orange back lighting. My only complaint is that it is compact and so the del/home etc keys are in odd places. Other than that it is speedy for typing and comfortable for gaming. « Show Less
450291
Yes, To me the letters are clear to see even with the back light turned off. I read where other people said the light can not be turned off. Well, mine DOES . To turn off the light all you have to do is hold down the color changing button for about 5 seconds and the light goes off. Easy.
450292
Yes, they are very clear in normal lighting and larger than normal. Our computer room has only one window and my back is towards it. when the sun is going down the room has light but my body projects a shadow on the keyboard. This keyboard was a perfect solution for us.
919420
I absolutely can see the keys on this keyboard in the dark. I can easily see which letter/number/or symbol I am trying to type. LOVE this keyboard. Plus there is a button on the upper far right to turn down the level of illumination twice, or turn off the illumination for day time if I want.
233268
The keys have 2 levels of brightness as well as off, for no lights. There is one button that lets you set it on, brighter, or off.
158879
Hey there buyer. As Endres and Sancho have said previously, the only lights that are on the keyboard are in the usual place in the top right of the keyboard for the num lock, caps lock, etc. lights. They are blue in color, and to be honest, I did not really find them too distracting or too bright. I'm in a relatively well lit room, so it's probably just environment. And the entire keyboard does NOT light up, it's just the top right corner.
630390
No backlighting on the keys. The screen provides some light but not as good as the keys may have
1460396
Yes. The keyboard is back lit kind of bluish white. There are three brightness levels - four if you count "off."
408324
The back light is strong. Its very easy to see everything in the dark and there isn't any extra cords or batteries required, just plug it in like you would any other USB keyboard.
1879660
No. There is a small light above the screen that does a poor job (compared to a backlit keyboard) of illuminating the keys. Since I rarely use the T410s in a dark room, this was not an important feature for me. I also have a MacBook Air with an excellent backlit keyboard.
1379700
Yes. There is a button on the keyboard where you can toggle the backlighting off and on.
1088389
The keys are covered, with black letters printed on them, so that part of the backlighting does not show through. The area around the keys is translucent so some of the border lighting does come through.
606318
Yes, very easy. It took me a couple of times to get used to it because the keys don't feel as smooth as when there is no cover on them. It has a slight grip like feel.
2131849
Not really, it's more like a small flashlight. The keys are not really back lit, and are hard to distinguish at night.
222031
The backlight feature works great I can see the keys given in the dark. I've had no problems with this keyboard and then use it all the time
1030757
Yes, pressing any key, a white backlight turns on. if no key is pressed stays off.
597906
No, it does not. Often the screen will provide enough light to see the keys, but if you plan on working in the dark fairly often, then you will want the backlit keys.