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Title: Mechanical numpad
Post by: poco on Fri, 18 February 2011, 11:54:41

I recently purchased a Ducky 1087, and I love the small form factor. However, I do a bit of data entry for work, and miss having a numpad. Are there any decently priced mechanical numpads out there? I'm not particular about switch type, but would prefer Cherry MX switches. My budget is somewhere around $25.

Title: Mechanical numpad
Post by: poco on Fri, 18 February 2011, 12:23:35

Perfect! Thank you.

Title: Mechanical numpad
Post by: kill will on Fri, 18 February 2011, 12:36:28

i think i had the same exact one rebranded by kinesis and it had browns for like $40 i think.  nice find.

Title: Mechanical numpad
Post by: Ekaros on Fri, 18 February 2011, 12:43:19

Going to see if I can get Cherry ML 4700, used... Not too bad price at moment, but have to see if someone else wants it...

Title: Mechanical numpad
Post by: notlofty on Fri, 18 February 2011, 12:55:09

If I bought this it looks like I could change the switches without any soldering?

Title: Mechanical numpad
Post by: poco on Fri, 18 February 2011, 13:20:59

Quote from: Ekaros;297297

Going to see if I can get Cherry ML 4700, used... Not too bad price at moment, but have to see if someone else wants it...

What type of key switches does it have? I love how the keycaps look. It looks like it would feel nice to use.

Title: Mechanical numpad
Post by: keyb_gr on Sat, 19 February 2011, 13:36:56

Quote from: poco;297314

What type of key switches does it have? I love how the keycaps look. It looks like it would feel nice to use.

As you'd expect from a Cherry ML 4700 series board, it uses... ta-dah!: Cherry ML switches. ;)