Framework Laptop 12 (No LED lights)?

[jayasafunctionofe]

do you mean a keyboard backlight (and not the capslock LED) ?

if so, this is expected, and has been brought up a in a few different threads before:

Framework 12 Backlit keyboard

Hi everyone, I’m excited to be joining the Framework adventure with the new FW12! One thing I’ve noticed is that the keyboard isn’t backlit, which is something I’ve gotten really used to over the years. I think the last time I had a laptop without a backlit keyboard was back when the Eee PC came out! Just wondering, are there any plans to offer a backlit keyboard option in the future?

A review and some feedbacks of Framework Laptop 12 after 1 month of using

The keyboard feels horrible to me too. As I said elsewhere, especially in contrast to a Thinkpad, it’s unprecice and wobbly, feeling cheap. No decent pressure-point…. And yes, you know that you need backlight when you have none… The position of the locks is easy to remember without looking… want to remove the card, then the switch has to be pulled in the direction you will pull the card. You added a card, than push the switch to the middle of the case. But the fact, that your cards come out by…

Community Survey: Framework Laptop 12 New Features Thread

Better color accuacy screen option Higher sensativity pen (I know we dont even hsve access to the current stylus but 8192 levels of preasure sensativity feels great) More effecient chip archectecture for better battery life (the current choice generation is infamously power hungry) Backlit keyboard option Usb4 for at least 1 port Camm memory would also be nice if we are stivking to single channel memory

Framework 12 Blank Keyboard coming post launch?

On that note I hope a keyboard with backlight will be offered in the future. Though I won’t hold my breath on it. If enough people signal interest they may consider it a viable option.