as many have state about pricing when consider a backlit keyboard this item be without rival . it be the most inexpensive and well thought-out media keyboard with just enough to keep you involve with everyday task . it offer the option for illuminate key at a price anyone can afford . the key be somewhat average size lean toward the compact footprint of a laptop key layout . it have the Windows , Mail , search and Audio control that media keyboard seem to be obligate to yield as well as a few other . the key be illuminate with lead lighting component that be activate and deactivate with a on\/off button . the light switch be in the far right corner of the media key row you see in the product illustration just above the QWERTY key . the power draw of the keyboard be simple and direct as the led be power through the usb 2.0 power channel when connect to you system -- so there be no extra wire or adapter ; no battery need . it run out of the box without unnecessary driver eliminate inconsistent setup and intermittent operation headache for the average user on up the rank . the keyboard 's landscape be a standard qwerty layout govern by serious logical design that I have see in short order else-where . my conclusion be a five star rating without hesitation and it be solid . the standard feature be all there at a extremely low price make it a essential component that be Green , consumer friendly and user-space friendly . it be compact without feel like it and make a impact in all the right place . feature breakdown just as a recap : - all key be backlit led . - the led be power via usb 2.0 - single standard usb connector - the board be wire so no battery be need - no additional wireless radio interference to garble you router signal strength - have a true dedicated number pad - on\/off button for key illumination - have Num , Caps and Scroll Lock indicator led just above the number pad -- no more guess - price be phenominal consider everyone 's economice state fantastic product -- period .