Bluetooth, DVD drives, web cameras, you name it, today's laptops have it. A new feature, however, is a backlit keyboard. A must-have for travelers, students, corporates and for those who work in dim light conditions, backlit keyboards are keyboards whose keys illuminate in the dark. It is a very popular option for gamers, most of whom play in the dark. Even people with poor eyesight, prefer such keyboards, as a well-lit keyboard helps avoid eye strain. But only a few laptop brands equip their machines with such keyboards. Best Laptops with Backlit Keyboard Laptops equipped with a backlit keyboard are listed below, divided on the basis of brand or manufacturer. Apple Apple is known for its sleek, stylish and beautiful but powerful machines. Dell Amongst the multimedia-friendly powerhouse laptops of Dell, two laptops have backlit keyboards. They are: Alienware The subsidiary brand of Dell, Alienware, specializes in gaming laptops, and the M17x, M11x and M15x are three laptops with backlit keyboards. Of the trio, the M17x is the most powerful and expensive. Toshiba Toshiba has a wide choice of laptops equipped with backlit keyboards in all its laptop series, from the efficient and simple Satellite Series to the powerful Qosmio series. Below are three laptops from each series, which feature a backlit keyboard. Sony Sony promises top-notch hardware features with ease of use and quality. The graphics and sound system on a Sony laptop is top-notch. The Vaio Z series and the Vaio C series come with an impressive amount of bundled software. The price of these laptops is a bit steep, so this is a good option for those with deep pockets and high luxury standards. HP HP is best known for its winning combination of durable laptops with multi function capabilities. Suitable for all users, home or office, media or school. With an HP Envy, people tend to get envious! Note: All prices mentioned are approximate and depend on various factors like location and offers available. Laptops with backlit keyboards are usually more expensive than laptops with ordinary keyboards. Hopefully, laptop manufacturers will soon provide backlit keyboards with simpler and cheaper laptop models too. For those who like working in the dark or those who travel, a backlit keyboard makes it easier to find all the keys!