http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53158.120
there are pics of the GHpad in there. I'm not sure if people are willing to give them up though.
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damnit spamray....
The three that come to mine are the Leopold, Filco and Keycool numpads. There was a thread where someone was comparing the first two, I can't find it right now, but I'm pretty sure one or both of them come with programable keys, because you said she needs a tab key..?
She says she needs something with tab, up down left right arrow, and the usual plus minus equals keys. she would prefer it to have those buttons all on there and says that a FN button allow her to use the keys as arrows would not be very useful.
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Something like this?
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53158.120
there are pics of the GHpad in there. I'm not sure if people are willing to give them up though.
EDIT:
damnit spamray....
Not enough keys actually. OP said she needed ESC and TAB and whatnot.
What about one of those mini programmable POS matrixes? the ones that are just a little bigger than a standard keypad?
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Something like this?
That looks like it has the same number of keys as the Realforce 23U. But with a layout that's not quite as good.
ETA: Oops, miscounted. The 23U actually has one more key.
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Something like this?
Yes, She need the arrows in addition to. To answer an earlier post, she doen't want, need or have the space for a full size keyboard, Like I said she is just inputting numbers into quickbooks, well not just she is inputing massive amounts of data. That GH numpad is perfect if it could have the option of tabThe three that come to mine are the Leopold, Filco and Keycool numpads. There was a thread where someone was comparing the first two, I can't find it right now, but I'm pretty sure one or both of them come with programable keys, because you said she needs a tab key..?
Did you mean comparing? Or complaining?
The Filco and the Leopold both have a minor issue where the number codes they send are for the number keys that run across the top row of the keyboard. This is unlikely to be an issue for accounting software or spreadsheets. The Filco is available through Amazon and has Cherry brown switches. The Leopold is available from Elite Keyboards with either Cherry brown or Cherry blue switches. There are also a couple listed on ebay with varying options.
The keys for those two units are not inherently programmable. They don't come with software or upgradable firmware. If necessary, key functions can be changed through the use of a macro or key remapping utility.
Both have a standard double-wide zero key. They both have a top row with extra functions. On the Filco they are (left to right) Esc, Tab, Backspace, and Equal. On the Leopold the top row is separated from the main keys and contains (left to right) Esc, Tab, Equal, and Backspace.
The Keycool has a single wide zero key, a double-zero key, but no Equal key. Its top row is Esc, Tab, Backspace, and Fn.She says she needs something with tab, up down left right arrow, and the usual plus minus equals keys. she would prefer it to have those buttons all on there and says that a FN button allow her to use the keys as arrows would not be very useful.
Do you mean that those keys should be on there in addition to the number keys? All they keypads I know of (not a lot, mind you) switch between those functions and the number through the use of the Num Lock key, including the three mentioned so far.
Hi, My fiance just recently got her first job as an accountant after getting her bachelors in the field and after a week of using her cheap targus numpad, she is complaining of her hand hurting. She is almost exclusively using it to input massive amounts of information into quickbooks so it is getting a workout. She has never used a mechanical keyboard but I told her that if she got one she would not regret it. She says she needs something with tab, up down left right arrow, and the usual plus minus equals keys. she would prefer it to have those buttons all on there and says that a FN button allow her to use the keys as arrows would not be very useful. I am willing to pay someone to make this for her as it is very important to me that she is able to work efficiently and fatigue free. I am also the type of person to spare no expense, I want quality and I will pay for it. Oh and she likes Pink ;D
If his is not the right place for this post I apologize in advance, but I don't think there is a num pad that has her required specs on the market, if there is I have not found it. Please let me know of one or if it must be custom let me know who I should contact to make that happen. Thanks!!
I know this is quite hard to find but you know she will love this one (and of course she will love you more too ;)) :Show Image(http://elitekeyboards.com/proddata/images/th/wc0100_03_th620x400.jpg)
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,rf_numberpad&pid=rf_wc0100
The standalone Realforce 23U and 23UB numpads were released in August, 2009. Both numpads have since been discontinued.
So, I can either try my luck at finding a GH or a realforce, both of which are going to be next to impossible to get, or I can find someone to make me one...? Any suggestions if i choose to go that route?
Both have a standard double-wide zero key.
Grendel did just post this Scorpius Keypad in the grab bag post, looks a bit like what you were after. I have no clue about it beyond whats there, but someone will no doubt know more, theres a few old posts about it too if you search...
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55329.msg1243654#msg1243654
Both have a standard double-wide zero key.
Unfortunately this is (no longer?) the case. The Filco has a zero and the double zero key instead of the double-wide key. At least the Filcos I have seen so far in various online shops.Show Image(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1469834138/-font-b-Filco-b-font-tenkey-pad-font-b-majestouch-b-font-number-pad-tkpad.jpg)
Here is something a bit more old school and mechanical (but missing the darned tab key):Show Image(http://www.comfortkeyboard.com/images/number_pad.jpg)
Description here: http://comfortkeyboard.com/usb_number_pad.html (http://comfortkeyboard.com/usb_number_pad.html)
I haven't dealt with the company before, though.
Hi, My fiance just recently got her first job as an accountant after getting her bachelors in the field and after a week of using her cheap targus numpad, she is complaining of her hand hurting. She is almost exclusively using it to input massive amounts of information into quickbooks so it is getting a workout. She has never used a mechanical keyboard but I told her that if she got one she would not regret it. She says she needs something with tab, up down left right arrow, and the usual plus minus equals keys. she would prefer it to have those buttons all on there and says that a FN button allow her to use the keys as arrows would not be very useful. I am willing to pay someone to make this for her as it is very important to me that she is able to work efficiently and fatigue free. I am also the type of person to spare no expense, I want quality and I will pay for it. Oh and she likes Pink ;D
If his is not the right place for this post I apologize in advance, but I don't think there is a num pad that has her required specs on the market, if there is I have not found it. Please let me know of one or if it must be custom let me know who I should contact to make that happen. Thanks!!
Here is something a bit more old school and mechanical (but missing the darned tab key):Show Image(http://www.comfortkeyboard.com/images/number_pad.jpg)
Description here: http://comfortkeyboard.com/usb_number_pad.html (http://comfortkeyboard.com/usb_number_pad.html)
I haven't dealt with the company before, though.
The iOne Scorpius-32 looks like your best bet. I suggest remapping an unused key to tab on the Scorpius with AutoHotKey, and converting that script into an EXE file. Creating an EXE file is important if her workplace does not allow installation of programs.
Here is something a bit more old school and mechanical (but missing the darned tab key):Show Image(http://www.comfortkeyboard.com/images/number_pad.jpg)
Description here: http://comfortkeyboard.com/usb_number_pad.html (http://comfortkeyboard.com/usb_number_pad.html)
I haven't dealt with the company before, though.
This seems like the best option. Just add the extra tab key in software or with a Teensy or something. Some custom pink keycaps, metal arrow keys to pimp it out, and a coat of paint on the main shell and she would have a keypad to be proud of. Would be durable too.
A genovation 681/682 might be a good option as well, fully programmable and with flash memory so once its programmed, it can be used anywhere. Only issue is that i can only find them with blacks, but blacks really arent that bad when you're hammering numbers in all day.
I haven't used blacks but I hear they are harder to press, correct me if I am wrong.
The iOne Scorpius-32 looks like your best bet. I suggest remapping an unused key to tab on the Scorpius with AutoHotKey, and converting that script into an EXE file. Creating an EXE file is important if her workplace does not allow installation of programs.Here is something a bit more old school and mechanical (but missing the darned tab key):Show Image(http://www.comfortkeyboard.com/images/number_pad.jpg)
Description here: http://comfortkeyboard.com/usb_number_pad.html (http://comfortkeyboard.com/usb_number_pad.html)
I haven't dealt with the company before, though.
This seems like the best option. Just add the extra tab key in software or with a Teensy or something. Some custom pink keycaps, metal arrow keys to pimp it out, and a coat of paint on the main shell and she would have a keypad to be proud of. Would be durable too.
A genovation 681/682 might be a good option as well, fully programmable and with flash memory so once its programmed, it can be used anywhere. Only issue is that i can only find them with blacks, but blacks really arent that bad when you're hammering numbers in all day.
Yes I think I will choose the Ione scorpius. I m am tempted to get both and try and learn soldering on the other to try and get blus on it. They has all the options I need, I haven't used blacks but I hear they are harder to press, correct me if I am wrong. And as long as it can be remapped I can do that no problem, software installation is a non issue tho I am interested in the .exe program you speak of.