does the backlit keyboard shine through this or is it covered?
1088388
Yes. It's not as bright as it normally is but you can still see pretty well.
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.
180672
no, it is not backlit....I actually use it with a monitor and wireless keyboard. Performance has been good....knock on wood!
951184
The backlight does not show up through the stickers, it does however still have the under key lighting. If you are interested in having glow in the dark keys, Try searching for transparent or translucent replacement keys. The lighting effect of the keyboard and the stickers does give an optical illusion that it's glowing, but sadly, no.
404000
There is no back cover so the keyboard is exposed. But I haven't had an issue with pressing the wrong keys when using the remote.
1733849
Yes, the cover actually makes the keys easier to see. Illumination is good - around the keys as well add through the letters.
26417
All of the keys fit snugly, but there is one issue: the volume buttons and the media control buttons (rewind, play, skip) are switched. Also, backlit keyboards do not shine well through the protector. It's a minor gripe, and I still think the protection is worth it. I've spilled liquids on it (accident) and I'm thankful for having the keyboard protector.
1460396
Yes. The keyboard is back lit kind of bluish white. There are three brightness levels - four if you count "off."
1033127
The keyboard backlighting does not appear to be impacted much. The Kuzy silicone is black on the key surfaces but clear on the key sides and edges. The light is probably attenuated a little through the silicone but not enough to diminish the back lighting effect.
839054
It does interfere with it, but I don't find it bothersome. You can still see the backlight, however, you cannot see the backlight through the letter.
1684417
Hi David, The background is very glossy. The space bar is black, but not glossy. The keys on my keyboard are covered with a non-glossy black and white letters that I added. The keyboard had no blotches of any kind. It also has a pretty blue light that indicates if the Caps are on. I am happy I purchased this keyboard, I hope things work out for your friend.
792059
Yes it is...You can also have it adjusted as such that the keyboard backlits compared to the light in the room..for example darker room more light keyboard automatically...
1676111
No, it's not backlit bright enough to type in complete darkness. What they meant by "backlit", is that on the top of the keyboard, it shows if the battery is fully charged, which is illuminated, but far from the degree to see the keyboard in complete darkness.
1601986
The keyboard is backlit, but you will need to adjust the power settings if you want the backlighting on while on battery.
354510
The keyboard is not backlit. I touch type and know where the keys are but on occasion when my husband uses it he just tips the screen down a little and the light of the screen is sufficient to see the keys.
1010277
It does partially obscure the keyboard backlighting (I got the clear one, rather than black one) thinking it might work in the dark; it blocks much of the key lighting). I only use it in lighted conditions to reduce dust on/in the keys. I do not keep beverages nearby, but if someone does, it could provide protection in case of a spill (like at a coffee shop, a cafe or restaurant). I do like the shell casing I purchased as well. The bottom case has rubber pads that stabilizes the laptop on a smooth surface.
2227704
mm, have owned this laptop for a couple of weeks now, and no, i haven't noticed a backlit keyboard. Unless it's an option which needs to be activated, because i haven't really sat down to study all details to the smallest. But all nites that i worked on it, it wasn't backlit. hope that helps.
1420646
The keyboard sleeve is clear. But if you leave it on while you close your laptop the shape of the keyboard begins to imprint on your screen.