Are Illuminated Keyboards the same as Regular Ones?

The short answer is yes. Illuminated computer keyboards are just the same as any other keyboard. The only addition obviously is the back light on the keys. Otherwise, you can buy illuminated keys with full size desktop keyboards or mini-keyboards, like in laptops. They also can be connected to your computer via a USB port or the regular hook-up. You will also get all the normal additions to the keyboard including hotkeys, shortcuts, specialized keys, etc. Like normal OEM computer keyboards, it depends on the type and brand of the illuminated keyboard. You may also be thinking if illuminated keyboards have the same feel to them when typing as other computer keyboards. The answer is yes. The illumination provide behind the keys originates from a thin sheet of EL (electro-luminescent) material. This provides the glow and does not effect typing in any way.