The KB609 come packaged in a very colorful carton with 3/4 size image of the keyboard shown of the front,  to highlight the illuminated keyboard Logisys has added a small inset into the picture so you can get a better view of what the keys will look like when they are illuminated.

The rear of the carton provides a wealth of information giving the would be buyer such information as "System Requirement", "Specifications" and "Features".  Also included is photograph of the keyboard with a key showing what each of the key do and the proper label for them as well.

The KB609 features an extra “Slim” design with a glossy painting on the top frame and a matte painting on the lower supporting frame combined with the letter illuminated keys, which create a contemporary and stylish look which should match most settings. Having tested numerous keyboard for Logisys in the past I can say without a doubt their best effort so far.  The design is sexy black with a built-in non-padded wrist rest, which we found very comfortable to use.  The accessory buttons begin on the left side of the keyboard and work there way around the top of the keyboard and are divided into their own separate groupings such MS Office - Email - Audio/Visual. One other feature of the keyboard is a special dynamic design that has “Bottom Spill Resistance” which will reduce the damage to this keyboard if you ever spill any liquids on it.

The key illumination you see on the KB609 is a result of electroluminescent lighting, so what is electroluminescent lighting?

While electroluminescent (EL) has been around since the 1930's, the technology began to move into mass production in the late 1980's as a result of innovations in moisture resistance and color range.. EL lamps are thin, flexible and light weight . EL lamps can be tailored for complex shapes for a variety of backlighting and sign applications. EL lamps are impact and vibration resistant, require low power consumption, generate low heat in operation, and are manufactured using a cost effective screen print process. EL inverters convert the input electricity to the required AC voltage to operate the lamp. The inverter is critical to the overall performance factors including, the lamp's durability, power consumption, size and weight and, of course, the cost of the completed system. Operating EL lamps at brighter illumination may shorten the lamp life. If your design would lend itself to a flashing light, it would assist in reducing power consumption, enhance and spotlight the visual effect, and extend the battery life, but may add cost and size to the inverter.

Looking at the back of the KB609 you will see that there is no place for a battery since the keyboard is powered either by the PS/2 connector or the PS/2 to USB connector.  The are also no fold-down feet on the keyboard since the angle of the keyboard is pre-determined my way the board it made.  I have no problem with the angle of the board whereas someone else might find the angle either to steep or not steep enough.