Can you see the keys or does it help with learning typing without looking?
519243
I barely look at it now, but if you work in the dark it might not be a good ideal to get it in dark grey.
519244
Because I use all sorts of weird keys in programming and moving my hand back and forth from my mouse, being able to see the keys would help. Plus, I type on a number of different keyboards, and some keys are in different locations, so muscle memory betrays me.
519245
I very strongly discourage anyone from buying this keyboard to learn to type with. This is the kind of keyboard you'd get if you've been typing forever and want to tweak the keyboard layout to improve efficiency, particularly on something like a command line where you're not expected to ever lift your right hand. If you just want a nice, mechanical keyboard, there are very good options for 1/3 the price. Das Keyboard comes to mind.
919423
The letters on the keys are dark, and you can see them perfectly when the keys are lit. I use it in a dark room at night, and I can look down and see any key I want. You'd be very pleased, I think!
873873
Yes. It makes it kind of awkward to get used to. If you do a lot of typing I suggest a different board. When first getting used to it I would hit the enter key or backslash a lot when going for the backspace.
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.
2225097
No, it does not "watch" the keyboards key presses in any way. For my use this is why I selected it. I wanted one that will only switch from the buttons on the front panel. I did not want it to get in the way of my keyboard and since it does not watch keys it also is more of a simple pass through.
92235
I am not sure but I can tell you the keyboard stinks - if you don't hit the keys just right, they do not register and I have constant typo's. Just something to consider.
1936630
I cannot see the backlights in the dark. They are lit around each key and are visible in low light situations, but in complete darkness it would be difficult to see keys, other than their silhouette.
1627767
Hey, David. It's mainly the green LED back-lit keys. I recommend the expert edition though. As all it's keys are programmable, it does have the green LED back-lit keys, and it's just a lot more fun to look at. :)
646406
No, but the etching on the keys can still be clearly seen by the light of the screen.
355684
It's a little tighter than a normal keyboard. But I'm a guy and have decent size fingers and I rarely miss a key. It's basically like typing on a regular keyboard. The learning curve is minimal. It took me about 2-3 uses to get used to it.
707828
The keyboard is easy to read when the lights are off. They are white with black numerals and letters. I love the keyboard. It has three settings for light. I also think it is one of the easiest keyboards to type on that I have ever had.
1309751
The lighted keys on mine are not very bright, but I can see them clearly when the room is dark.
633513
It's almost purely aesthetic - it looks really cool not to have any letters on the keyboard. Secondary reason is that it does make you a better touch typist, because you can't rely on the key labels to look down while you're typing. They have another model, exactly the same, except that it has labels on the keys - that's the Das Keyboard Professional (rather than the Ultimate)
1318436
it is hard to see but should be located at the top above all other keys, you almost have to tilt in light to be able to see the little indention
377676
Yes it does come with a key. It is located on a small multicolor peel-off sticker. You will probably need a magnifying glass to read it (at least my old eyes did.)
2185595
I think you would still struggle with the blue letters. There's not quite as much contrast on the black keys as there is with the white letters, although the difference is not great, and the blue letters are a little smaller than the white ones. It also would depend on the angle you are viewing the keyboard. If you are working at a desk, looking down in good light, there won't be much difference in being able to read the white or blue letters. But, if you are laying on the bed with a laptop on your lower abdomen/thighs, you may not be able to see the blue letters at all. I can't see them in that position, but I am a touch typist and rarely need to look at the keyboard. I think you would still struggle with the blue letters. There's not quite as much contrast on the black keys as there is with the white letters, although the difference is not great, and the blue letters are a little smaller than the white ones. It also would depend on the angle you are viewing the keyboard. If you are working at a desk, looking down in good light, there won't be much difference in being able to read the white or blue letters. But, if you are laying on the bed with a laptop on your lower abdomen/thighs, you may not be able to see the blue letters at all. I can't see them in... » Read More I think you would still struggle with the blue letters. There's not quite as much contrast on the black keys as there is with the white letters, although the difference is not great, and the blue letters are a little smaller than the white ones. It also would depend on the angle you are viewing the keyboard. If you are working at a desk, looking down in good light, there won't be much difference in being able to read the white or blue letters. But, if you are laying on the bed with a laptop on your lower abdomen/thighs, you may not be able to see the blue letters at all. I can't see them in that position, but I am a touch typist and rarely need to look at the keyboard. « Show Less
1120706
Yes. It is a wonderful focused light that I have by my keyboard so that I can easily see the keys. You will be delighted with it.