Yes and why did they make the router white? 
Why did you roll your eyes? Is it because I have a preference that you do not relate to, or care about? How open minded of you...
The blue lights are too bright in my darkened living room/home theatre, while watching a movie. The fact that one of them pulsates, makes it even worse. If the room is completely dark, the DIR-655 is as bright as a night light. A caveat that should be noted for anyone placing this router in a place where lights will be annoying.