I love this keyboard!

I've don't believe I've seen a mechanical keyboard with a back light at this price point. I bought two, one each for work/home, so I am using it a ton. If you are not aware of the pros/cons of using a mechanical keyboard, you should research them online. I prefer mechanical keyboards due to feel, mainly as I'm a gamer. That is a VERY common opinion and I've seen many reviews written by "touch typists" who prefer them (I am not a touch typist; I need to look at the keyboard to type about half the time). The reasons I love this model are price, feel, size (due to no number pad) and look/backlight. I'm getting old so my eyesight is starting to go (farsighted and cannot see in low light as well as I used to). The keycaps are easy to read with the back light disabled, but ESPECIALLY easy with the back light enabled. The keycaps were made using a "double shot" procedure. This means that the letters/numbers/symbols are actually punched THROUGH two layers of plastic. The main reason for this is that it allows the allows the back light to pass through, but a GREAT side benefit is that the lettering CANNOT WEAR OFF as there is NO paint/ink/dye used! Note: I've worn the lettering off of the keycaps of many of other keyboards. Another benefit of mechanical keyboards is that each individual keycap AND each individual switch is replaceable, but I doubt I will need to do that. Thanks Monoprice!