I have buy a keyboard by the same company that be $ 40 cheaper , but hate it because the backlighting be too weak to light the key in dim light , and there be no separate arrow key apart from the one that share the numeric keypad . the key would light ok for very dark condition , but dim lighting be a killer . this keyboard have incredible tactile response - my typographical error be fewer than before , the LIGHTING be superior in all ambient lighting , and the unit feel substantial , weighting several time as much as the generic keyboard . I love the fact that it be get five dedicated key for record you own keystroke , and the build in usb port be great for use with my blue Snowball microphone . if you use a keyboard a lot , I assure you that this one be worth every single penny . the only problem I have have with it be that once the `` f6 '' key stick , but I jiggle it , and it be be fine since then . maybe I be just lucky , but this keyboard be the best value that I have ever have for the money .