Where are the lights that are really bright that several reviewers mention? Is it the numpad/capslock/etc.? Or does the entire board light up?
158876
It's just numlock caps lock and scroll lock. They aren't too bad from an angle but then I stood up and looked down at them and hurt my eyes.
158877
Even though the Monoprice board is listed as a gaming board, it's pretty sparse. The lights are Caps Lock, Numpad,, and Scroll Lock, and I have to say they are fairly bright, but they aren't overbearing. The best feature to this board is the mechanical keys. They are Cherry Blues and they are fantastic if you do a lot of keying. The noise may be a little disconcerting. at first, if you're not used to a mechanical board, but it's very durable and it's a good-looking board, to boot. I guess the durability is why it's listed as a gaming board.
158878
In the top right. They're the caps num scroll locks. They are bright. The keyboard is not backlit.
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.
471555
That's a really subjective question. I think it's a bright light when turned up all the way (we have ours on a dimmer) - glaring almost.
1698598
They are adjustable, and have many modes between which keys are backlit. I find that I use them on the lowest setting, and the keys themselves are not overly annoying in dark rooms on this setting. On bright settings, they can be quite bright. I'm typing this response right now in a dark room with no other lights on, and on the dimmest setting (out of 5 levels) they certainly aren't brighter than my monitor light. I usually use the keyboard on this setting, and it never distracts me from gaming sessions, if that's what you are worried about.
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.
605508
That happens sometimes. Hit shift (2nd) and the arrow up to increase the brightness. Keep doing that until you can see the numbers.
2212022
No. Don't worry. I am lit most days myself as is the Channel ports LEDs for a couple years now.It been working fine since I installed it. They were lit up then too.
1143066
There is no lighting in the keyboard at all, however, the screen is brightly lit so I have no problem at all seeing the keyboard. Hope this answers your question.
1110940
What a great question. I never noticed the issue until you brought it up. All my keys units light up well and evenly except the 2,5,8, and 9 keys, which are still visible in a darkened room, but clearly much dimmer. Thanks for bringing this up.
1714496
The letters on the keys do light up as well. There is a light button to turn the light on/off and adjust the brightness.
414029
I guess it does--e.g., the LEDs seem to be on the fans, so if they are on.... However, I will add that my case sits near my knees--on the floor--and I really haven't noticed the lighting; it's pretty dim.
1305461
The switch is not lit, per se. But the row of 7 dots to the left of it do glow, with the one corresponding to the present level setting glowing brightest. So it can be seen in the dark, but isn't normally what you'd think of as a lighted swtch.
919421
This keyboard lights up all around and atop the keys in the dark or in dim light. The whole board is backlit and easy to use. This is my second of these keyboards and they are terrific. One thing I do to any keyboard is paint the keys with a strong clear nail polish as I tend to be very hard on the surface of my keyboards and can lose the letters. Hope this helps . Enjoy your keyboard.
1786718
The keys light up. The letters also light up blue as well as under the keys. It's a pretty good mouse and keyboard I like mine.
2231318
You are right the lights are very bright. Mine are behind something so I don't have your problem. I don't think I can improve on the answers from Wally B and Robert C.
1607634
it is kinda dim, i was a little bit dissapointed when i first got the keyboard, but now it's okay actually, i wouldn't want it to be any brighter, because it would be annoying at night time. Night time the keyboard is perfect, not too dim not too bright :)
1394598
Well im not sure about brightness particularly but it seems to be a pretty well lit screen , it doesnt get so hot I also use a cooling pad to ensure it doesnt though .I dont know much about the 13 I bought my labtop befor it came out.
646405
No, the only thing that lights up is the caps lock key. Also, the edges of each key remain sticky and attract lots of dust and hair.