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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: shadowku on Wed, 22 June 2016, 21:40:18
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I want to get a numberpad but I'm not sure which I should get. Any recommendations? I'm considering the Filco number pad to match my Filco TKL.
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You answered your own question!
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Sounds like a perfectly reasonable choice.
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Yeah but it's the only one I've considered.
The Realforce one seems a tad expensive for what it is.
I guess there really aren't many on the market.
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Here are some others:
Keycool Keypad (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/FC210TP-NUMPAD-number-pad-small-pad-Leopold-PBT-keycap-mechanical-keyboard-bank-cherry-mx-switches-brown/1943230741.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.1.5sgdvQ&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_1_10037_10017_405_404_507_10032,searchweb201603_2&btsid=2e11096e-5c35-468c-acbd-83fb7d9e2a00)
Leopold FC210TP (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leopold-FC210TP-Mechanical-Tenkeypad-Key-Pad-Numpad-Cherry-MX-Blue-PBT-Black-/282031389151?hash=item41aa6179df:g:KHAAAOSwKfVXLxFk)
DSI Keypad (http://www.dsi-keyboards.com/shop/brands/dsi-modular-usb-brown-mechanical-cherry-switch-keypad-accessory/)
ADESSO AKP-220B (https://www.amazon.com/ADESSO-AKP-220B-Adesso-Mechanical-Numeric/dp/B0038KN3YY/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1466655110&sr=8-12&keywords=cherry+numpad)
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I don't know where to find the ADESSO at the moment.
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I have the RF 23U and really like it. Yes, it's on the expensive side. If you're an accountant living on your numpad, definitely worth it. I don't use mine that much, but still happy I bought it. I had an Adesso before the 23U that I returned. Didn't like the layout. Note the position of the -, +, =, / keys does vary by manufacturer. Numpads are not standardized like keyboards, so check that out before you buy.
Here's a review comparing the 23U and a Filco. He's the most boring guy you'll ever listen to and you'll want to beat him with a bat before it's over. But at least listen from 5:15 where he talks about n-key rollover. And then hit him with a bat.
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+1 vote for Leopold
The newest versions output actual, legitimate numpad scan codes. Don't let anyone tell you different.
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+1 vote for Leopold
The newest versions output actual, legitimate numpad scan codes. Don't let anyone tell you different.
Good to know. Just a year ago, that wasn't the case.
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I bought an RF 23U to go with an RF 87U and yes, it's expensive, but the quality is second to none. I wouldn't have any reservations about buying a Filco numpad, though.
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Since I'm looking to get an FC660(C/M) soon the Leopold doesn't sound like a bad idea. I really and probably don't need a numberpad however. I'm a software engineer so I'd only need one when tweaking algorithms or graphics which isn't often enough for the need to spend this much money on it. But with that sentiment I shouldn't be looking at keyboards and keycaps to begin with =P
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There are a lot of cheap number pads to choose from on Amazon.
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I have one of those Jelly Comb numpads some people have recommended. It outputs proper numpad codes and it only cost me £17. It's not the nicest looking thing and it has an odd layout but it's not bad for it's price I guess. I'm in the middle of swapping out the outemu blues to cherry reds at the moment and it has an odd set of caps on it lol.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mechanical-Numeric-Jelly-Comb-Braided/dp/B01EFR5KDA/ref=lp_5772308031_1_4?srs=5772308031&ie=UTF8&qid=1466760895&sr=8-4
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Since I'm looking to get an FC660(C/M) soon the Leopold doesn't sound like a bad idea. I really and probably don't need a numberpad however. I'm a software engineer so I'd only need one when tweaking algorithms or graphics which isn't often enough for the need to spend this much money on it. But with that sentiment I shouldn't be looking at keyboards and keycaps to begin with =P
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1711
$59 really isn't that expensive.
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You can hold out and get a Ducky Pocket too, if that was interesting to you. Odds are it'll be a bit before it's available though.
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buy one of those cheapo $2 things, then gut it and put in whatever you want - the hardest part - the case - is solved for you
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buy one of those cheapo $2 things, then gut it and put in whatever you want - the hardest part - the case - is solved for you
You don't need a case.
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I'm waiting for that new Ducky numpad/calculator to drop. Should be a good time :D.
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(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SBUAAOSwgApW-tgC/s-l1600.jpg)