Why no wireless keyboard with numeric keypad?

I think it's simply a case of Steve's House - Steve's Rules!

I expect its down to a thought that those who want looks most will prefer the looks of the smaller keyboard too where as those that want a numeric keypad will be heavier users, so:

a. Likely to go through more batteries if it was wireless
b. It allows them to fit most bills with just two products (wireless and wired options) with out bloating their product line

Although I agree it is annoying. I have the wireless keyboard now but want a full size keyboard which is being delivered soon but im not sure if ill use it as ive got used to the good looks of the wireless unit If they made the full size wireless id be happy.

P.S I also just remembered the wired keyboard is also a USB hub, which it obviously couldnt do if it was wireless

 

Don't think anyone can explain except to say it's Apple or Steve Jobs. They do what they want and no body can seem to understand why. Like Blu-ray (but that's another whole thread on it somewhere else)...

Or as usual (or often the case), look else where for third party solutions. eg.

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Cropmark/8337/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_campaign=googlebase

 

Everything at Apple is planned.

I'm sure they have their reasons.

 

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One alternative is to use the Cropmark LMP Bluetooth Keypad

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Stuff like this makes me wonder how much Apple cares about anything non-consumer oriented. They release a very promising MS Office competitor but they don't offer a numeric pad for use with Numbers. And even the wired version with number pad (my current kb) has odd placement for someof the number pad keys so I had to relearn how to 10-key on this thing.

Personally, I love the wired Apple keyboard but I'd rather they a) offer a wireless version or B) make those USB ports powered enough to charge an iPhone. Its such a waste to have USB built into the keyboard but not enough juice to do anything with it.

 

Why would you need a full sized desktop keyboard to be wireless? It's too big to lug around with a laptop and it's not the sort of thing that moves around much on desk.

 

There are some people that would like the use of a full sized keyboard with their laptops myself included. I don't think a keyboard is too big to carry.

 

1) MBPs have limited USB ports

2) Travel sometimes demands a full workstation to get your job done. Apple laptops are up to any task, but for some a mini KB can be limiting.

3) Apple KBs are some of the smallest keyboards out there so it's the easiest full-size to "lug" around

4) It's a lot more practical and differentiating to have a full size portable keyboard than the one they currently sell which emulates the KB thats already built into your laptop.

 

I would personally prefer a wireless full size keyboard as well if available (Apple one). Even though my wireless Logitech keyboard is right next to the computer. Still prefer to have less cable hanging around everywhere and can easily move it around if I need more desk space.

 

At first I thought I wanted a full wireless keyboard with a numerical keypad. But now I just love the small size of the current one. Maybe if apple offered an attachment so we can get best of both worlds that would be best.


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I just keep my wired USB keyboard in the drawer if I need it which I have found over time is less and less.

I for one like the convenience and compact size of the wireless keyboard.

 

They used to have a wireless full size. I do like the bluetooth extension that someone made.

My guess is if enough people request it they will make it. Maybe in the next revision.

 

Now see, I think that is not the real question... The REAL question SHOULD be, Why would you need a Miniature desktop keyboard to be wireless? It's too small to do anything, and wait for it... It's the SAME DARN SIZE as the laptop keyboard. Why do you need a wireless version of what you already have built in?

 

Unfortunately with Steve Jobs case, I think it's more like ask and he won't listen or make up some other ridiculous reasons instead.

But yeah I do want full size wireless to clear cable clutter and doing maths calculation is easier with numpad and even simple stuff like marking timeline in Premiere, rather than Shift + 8 to to get the * symbol.

 

Most people never use a numeric keypad. Plus not having one gives you room for a Magic Trackpad right next to the keyboard.

 

I'd buy a wireless keyboard with numeric keypad right now if they released it. No question. That's they only reason I have a wired keyboard.