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psiclone
405
Jun 2, 2017
I guess I'm missing the point. You buy a keyboard that doesn't have the numpad, only to buy the numpad. Plus, it's crazy expensive.
waywardson
95
Jun 2, 2017
psicloneKeyboards with numpads get in the road of my mouse. Actually anything larger than 60%, kind of tempted to go 40%...
Cyphre
2709
Jun 2, 2017
psicloneGives you more options with your keyboards. Can retain a numpad if you really need one, and use a variety of other types of any format you like. This being something related to the Mistel split keyboad that recently dropped, it should be noted that there isn't a great way to mount a numpad to an ergonomic board of that nature, or generally any ergo keyboard.
Also, pretty easy to place this numpad elsewhere on a desk, rather than filling the space in front of you. Or even for left-handed individuals who don't really have any good options for southpaw 104U keyboards.
TelFiRE
605
Jun 3, 2017
psicloneKeyboards with numpads are the absolute worst. No idea how that's even a thing.
Also, tbh, most will probably use it as a macropad not a numpad. If you're not an accountant a numpad is counter-productive. You type sentences with numbers faster by never leaving home row.
Dzugashvili
65
Jun 3, 2017
TelFiREYep, I am very pleased to have retrained myself on the number row after my switch to 60% boards a few months ago.
Pandemos
421
Jun 7, 2017
TelFiREYeah, I use my Ducky Pocket for inputting non-electronic invoices. Reprogrammed the second layer to software-specific most-used commands so I can write notes with my right (or use the mouse) and use the pad for input with my left. That and keep the primary with the [00] key starting up a calculator so I can copy/paste the result if needed. Otherwise there's that built in calculator on the Pocket if I do not need to copy/paste.
Having a standalone reprogrammable multifunctional numpad is a godsend for my uses.
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