Symbolic/Programmable Keypad?

[CastleBravo]

Hey I'm curious if there was such a thing as a symbolic keypad that just contained symbols such as ()!@#$%^&* etc. It would save me a bit of time typing code in. My searches only come up with optimus style solutions that are outrageous in cost. I only need something simple.

Cheers,
CB

 

[Detrius]

Look for a gaming pad. Those tend to be programmable.

...but I don't see how that's going to be more efficient than holding down the shift key and pressing a number.