Do you miss the number pad with wireless keybord?

bas-macfan · 03:37 PM

I am in doubt. I really like the wireless keyboard standard with the iMac. But do you miss the number pad that I still have on my old keyboard? I use numbers quit often while working.

Ordering the keyboard with numbers does have a usb cable..... not so pretty. What do you think?

Cheers...

Kronie · Jul 16, 2010, 03:42 PM

I use the numbered pad. I wish they made a wireless one.

Hellhammer · Jul 16, 2010, 03:44 PM

I don't. I actually have the small wired KB and I find it better as it's smaller.

You can get USB or Bluetooth numpad and use it when needed

bas-macfan · Jul 16, 2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellhammer

I don't. I actually have the small wired KB and I find it better as it's smaller.

You can get USB or Bluetooth numpad and use it when needed

Where can I find these, applestore??

banya95 · Jul 16, 2010, 04:04 PM

As a network administrator dealing with numbers, I do wish they had a numeric keypad.

Le Big Mac · Jul 16, 2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kronie

I use the numbered pad. I wish they made a wireless one.

+1. I have the wired one with number pad. I prefer the wire to a lack of numbers, but would like to have numbers but no wire.

TrojanX · Jul 16, 2010, 04:10 PM

Nope, not at all. I rarely used the num pad and I find the numbers at the top of my keyboard efficient enough. I do have an app on my Ipod Touch which acts as a wireless keypad/remote/trackpad if needed.

rtkane · Jul 16, 2010, 04:12 PM

When I bought my iMac a couple weeks ago, I told the apple rep that I really preferred the wired keyboard and they just threw it in at no cost (well, I think they charged a $1). I can't stand not having a numeric keypad. The USB cable on it isn't bad because it's thin like an ipod cable and is actually somewhat convenient because the wired keyboard gives you two USB ports to plug right into vs. having to plug into the back of the iMac.

rgarjr · Jul 16, 2010, 04:17 PM

Wired number pad keyboard FTW

Hellhammer · Jul 16, 2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bas-macfan

Where can I find these, applestore??

Apple Store might not but for example NewEgg does. There are some Bluetooth keypads available as well but they are harder to find and cost a bit more

rtkane · Jul 16, 2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellhammer

Apple Store might not but for example NewEgg does. There are some Bluetooth keypads available as well but they are harder to find and cost a bit more

Applestore has them:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/H0...co=MTY4OTA5NDY

This is what I was originally thinking before I just decided to use the wired keyboard with numeric keypad (which I actually really like BTW).

Hellhammer · Jul 16, 2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtkane

Applestore has them:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/H0...co=MTY4OTA5NDY

This is what I was originally thinking before I just decided to use the wired keyboard with numeric keypad (which I actually really like BTW).

Wow, cool! That looks amazing! The price is a small bugger, for 60$ I can nearly get the wireless KB

aki · Jul 16, 2010, 05:47 PM

I used the wireless keyboard for about a year and it's very convient - no cords, and you can carry it over to the sofa or whatever.

However, when I upgraded a month ago I went the USB and keypad board. It's not that I really neeeeeded it, but it's convenient sometimes. Some games presume a keypad. Also, when you first set up windows under bootcamp, you need to use a usb keyboard. Also, it has two usb ports. And it doesn't require charging batteries.

It's a little bulky after the svelte wireless but overall the USB model came out ahead for me.

easepease · Jul 16, 2010, 06:41 PM

At first look it seems like its inferior, but like many others have said you don't actually need it very often. Granted its depends on the user but 99% of the time I am fine and refer the small size to the wired keyboard. I actually have both and i guess the only three uses for the wired version is the occasional game, doing lots of accounting, and when I have no batteries for the wireless

bas-macfan · Jul 17, 2010, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrojanX

Nope, not at all. I rarely used the num pad and I find the numbers at the top of my keyboard efficient enough. I do have an app on my Ipod Touch which acts as a wireless keypad/remote/trackpad if needed.

That is really cool, what app is that???

kuaiyouming · 12:59 AM

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TennisandMusic · Jul 17, 2010, 02:55 AM

What's much worse is no delete key. When you're programming just having backspace does not cut it. Bummer! I don't miss the number pad, you can learn to type numbers with two hands faster than you can type them with one. Not sure it's necessary these days.

pt0016 · Jul 17, 2010, 04:12 AM

There is a delete key.

Fn+backspace = delete
Fn+Arrow up/down = pg up/down
Fn+Arrow left/right = end/home

Commenter · Jul 17, 2010, 04:34 AM

The numbers on top of the keyboard most certainly are not efficient when you're working in a spreadsheet, as the thread starter said he often does.

And the keypad app is all good and gimmicky, but using a software keyboard for doing serious work on the desktop is just silly.

mattnotis · Jul 17, 2010, 03:49 PM

I still use a wired keyboard with a number pad. I can't imagine being without it.

Terry Stibal · Dec 9, 2010, 02:22 PM

...that not only works with the Apple Bluetooth system, but also 1) matches the dull aluminum look of the Apple keyboard and 2) actually attaches to it if you so desire.

Here is a link for the PDF that describes the thing:

http://www.lmp-adapter.com/pdf/8337_LMP_Keypad_DS_E.pdf

I found the thing in stock with a Canadian on line computer retailer, and have ordered two of them (one for the bag, one for the desk). They are battery powered, just like the keyboard, and have all of the standard keypad functions (including the maligned "Numeric lock" key left off of the keypad earlier referenced - I've never found the Numeric Lock to be a nuisance, but perhaps that's just me).

They are on their way, and I should have them in hand by early next week.

bobr1952 · Dec 9, 2010, 02:30 PM

I learned to type on a manual typewriter--no number pad--I've never used it on any computer I've owned.

MacHamster68 · 03:06 PM

why not wait a little time and get this number pad for the keyboard
http://www.slashgear.com/lmp-keypad-...-fcc-30116916/
looks and fits perfect

kfscoll · Dec 9, 2010, 04:41 PM

That imp-branded keyboard looks nice and all but it's plastic. I suspect the quality's not up to stuff, at least compared to the genuine Apple keyboard.

aki · Dec 9, 2010, 05:56 PM

I used to use the small wireless one and it is very portable which makes it convenient. This time round though I did go for the full-size keyboard and the main reason was gaming - some windows games presume a keypad for camera control and the like.

If you don't game or play these kinds of games, and you don't do data-entry (or only rarely), the small one is great.

Jul 16, 2010, 03:22 PM	#1
bas-macfan macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2010	Do you miss the number pad with wireless keybord? I am in doubt. I really like the wireless keyboard standard with the iMac. But do you miss the number pad that I still have on my old keyboard? I use numbers quit often while working. Ordering the keyboard with numbers does have a usb cable..... not so pretty. What do you think? Cheers... Last edited by bas-macfan; Jul 16, 2010 at 03:37 PM.
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Jul 16, 2010, 03:44 PM	#3
Hellhammer Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Helsinki, Finland	I don't. I actually have the small wired KB and I find it better as it's smaller. You can get USB or Bluetooth numpad and use it when needed __________________ SSD Editor for AnandTech You can also follow me in Twitter!
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banya95 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winnipeg	As a network administrator dealing with numbers, I do wish they had a numeric keypad. __________________ 27" iMac i5 My Flickr
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Jul 16, 2010, 04:10 PM	#7
TrojanX macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, Tx	Nope, not at all. I rarely used the num pad and I find the numbers at the top of my keyboard efficient enough. I do have an app on my Ipod Touch which acts as a wireless keypad/remote/trackpad if needed. __________________ MBP 13", 2.4Ghz C2D, 4Gb RAM, 250Gb HDD, HDMI Mini-display adapter, Wireless Apple keyboard and Mouse Vizio 37" LCD HDTV,1080P,100,000:1 DCR
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Jul 16, 2010, 04:17 PM	#9
rgarjr macrumors 601 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calif	Wired number pad keyboard FTW __________________ instagram : @rgarjr
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Jul 16, 2010, 03:42 PM	#2
Kronie macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2008	I use the numbered pad. I wish they made a wireless one.
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Jul 16, 2010, 04:12 PM	#8
rtkane macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2010	When I bought my iMac a couple weeks ago, I told the apple rep that I really preferred the wired keyboard and they just threw it in at no cost (well, I think they charged a $1). I can't stand not having a numeric keypad. The USB cable on it isn't bad because it's thin like an ipod cable and is actually somewhat convenient because the wired keyboard gives you two USB ports to plug right into vs. having to plug into the back of the iMac.
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Jul 16, 2010, 05:47 PM	#13
aki macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Japan	I used the wireless keyboard for about a year and it's very convient - no cords, and you can carry it over to the sofa or whatever. However, when I upgraded a month ago I went the USB and keypad board. It's not that I really neeeeeded it, but it's convenient sometimes. Some games presume a keypad. Also, when you first set up windows under bootcamp, you need to use a usb keyboard. Also, it has two usb ports. And it doesn't require charging batteries. It's a little bulky after the svelte wireless but overall the USB model came out ahead for me.
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Jul 16, 2010, 06:41 PM	#14
easepease macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado	At first look it seems like its inferior, but like many others have said you don't actually need it very often. Granted its depends on the user but 99% of the time I am fine and refer the small size to the wired keyboard. I actually have both and i guess the only three uses for the wired version is the occasional game, doing lots of accounting, and when I have no batteries for the wireless
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Jul 17, 2010, 02:49 AM	#16
kuaiyouming macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2010	. Last edited by kuaiyouming; Mar 25, 2013 at 12:59 AM.
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Jul 17, 2010, 02:55 AM	#17
TennisandMusic macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2008	What's much worse is no delete key. When you're programming just having backspace does not cut it. Bummer! I don't miss the number pad, you can learn to type numbers with two hands faster than you can type them with one. Not sure it's necessary these days.
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Jul 17, 2010, 04:12 AM	#18
pt0016 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2010	There is a delete key. Fn+backspace = delete Fn+Arrow up/down = pg up/down Fn+Arrow left/right = end/home
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Jul 17, 2010, 04:34 AM	#19
Commenter macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2010	The numbers on top of the keyboard most certainly are not efficient when you're working in a spreadsheet, as the thread starter said he often does. And the keypad app is all good and gimmicky, but using a software keyboard for doing serious work on the desktop is just silly.
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Jul 17, 2010, 03:49 PM	#20
mattnotis macrumors regular Join Date: May 2010	I still use a wired keyboard with a number pad. I can't imagine being without it.
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Dec 9, 2010, 02:22 PM	#21
Terry Stibal macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South of Houston TX	And now there is a Mac specific Bluetooth enabled numeric keypad... ...that not only works with the Apple Bluetooth system, but also 1) matches the dull aluminum look of the Apple keyboard and 2) actually attaches to it if you so desire. Here is a link for the PDF that describes the thing: http://www.lmp-adapter.com/pdf/8337_LMP_Keypad_DS_E.pdf I found the thing in stock with a Canadian on line computer retailer, and have ordered two of them (one for the bag, one for the desk). They are battery powered, just like the keyboard, and have all of the standard keypad functions (including the maligned "Numeric lock" key left off of the keypad earlier referenced - I've never found the Numeric Lock to be a nuisance, but perhaps that's just me). They are on their way, and I should have them in hand by early next week. __________________ Terry L. Stibal Sounds Of The South Dance Orchestra Visit our website at www.sotsdo.com
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Dec 9, 2010, 02:30 PM	#22
bobr1952 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, FL	I learned to type on a manual typewriter--no number pad--I've never used it on any computer I've owned. __________________ 2012 rMPB, 2.3 Intel Core i7, 8GB Ram, 256 SSD; 2008 iMac, 24", 2.8GHz Core Two Duo, 2GB, 500GB, ATI RadeonHD2600; Time Capsule 500GB (1st Gen); ATV2; Airport Express; Black 64GB iPhone 4S
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Dec 9, 2010, 02:57 PM	#23
MacHamster68 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Sep 2009	why not wait a little time and get this number pad for the keyboard http://www.slashgear.com/lmp-keypad-...-fcc-30116916/ looks and fits perfect __________________ DANGER POST MAY CONTAIN SARCASM Intelligence does not need Intel inside, All it needs is good sense outside. Last edited by MacHamster68; Dec 9, 2010 at 03:06 PM.
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Dec 9, 2010, 04:41 PM	#24
kfscoll macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2009	That imp-branded keyboard looks nice and all but it's plastic. I suspect the quality's not up to stuff, at least compared to the genuine Apple keyboard. __________________ Mid '11 27" 3.4GHz i7 iMac Mid '12 15" 2.7GHz i7 rMBP new iPad 64GB+4G LTE AT&T iPhone 5 64GB iPod classic 160GB iPod nano 6G 16GB
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Dec 9, 2010, 05:56 PM	#25
aki macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Japan	I used to use the small wireless one and it is very portable which makes it convenient. This time round though I did go for the full-size keyboard and the main reason was gaming - some windows games presume a keypad for camera control and the like. If you don't game or play these kinds of games, and you don't do data-entry (or only rarely), the small one is great.
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