Yes, that price is for both buttons and knob. I don't think anybody would want only the buttons.. or would they?

The latest Hijack kernel (v227) has full dimmer support for the buttons. By default, they stay on (very dim) when the player is in standby (yellow led flashing), but that can be adjusted from full-off to very-bright in config.ini. There's also a menu item for adjusting the "on" brightness.

I have posted pictures of the (unassembled) kit on my webserver, just to supplement Brian's photos. http://rtr.ca/buttonhack

Cheers