Author Topic: Recommend a standalone numpad? (Read 5618 times)

Vehementi · « **on:** Mon, 07 December 2009, 19:32:43 »

Hi,

I grabbed a tenkeyless and want a separate USB numpad (it'll go to my left). Can anyone recommend an OK one? It doesn't need to be ultra high quality as it's just for macro keys and whatnot[strike], and of course I do not want to go for the $120 one on the elitekeyboards site - a complete embarrassment to that company.[/strike]

There are a few on newegg but they're like $10 and look like they're just crap.

I skimmed/searched a bit here for reviews but couldn't find anything obvious.

zwmalone · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 07 December 2009, 19:36:45 »

This one has had a few decent reviews here,
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Mechanical-Switch-Business-Grade-Keypad-Numeric-Pad_W0QQitemZ380184083359QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item5884bcbb9f

Cherry Blacks.

maxlugar · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 07 December 2009, 19:49:40 »

Quote from: Vehementi;139975

Hi,

I grabbed a tenkeyless and want a separate USB numpad (it'll go to my left). Can anyone recommend an OK one? It doesn't need to be ultra high quality as it's just for macro keys and whatnot, and of course I do not want to go for the $120 one on the elitekeyboards site - a complete embarrassment to that company.

There are a few on newegg but they're like $10 and look like they're just crap.

I skimmed/searched a bit here for reviews but couldn't find anything obvious.

This would be my first choice: http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,rf_numberpad&pid=rf_wc01b0

This would be my second choice: http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=filco_keyboards,majestouch_10key&pid=fkb22mb

bitflipper · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 07 December 2009, 22:12:17 »

Link.

Cherry Blues. And lots of keys. $40 if that's not too much.

Vehementi · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 08 December 2009, 00:05:27 »

Thanks for the recommendations. Got the cherry blue one for my cherry blue tenkeyless.

majestouch · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 08 December 2009, 01:33:02 »

A Realforce keypad is an embarrassment? Did I misunderstand something?

PRISONER 24601 · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 08 December 2009, 01:58:28 »

uh oh

maxlugar · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 08 December 2009, 02:02:33 »

Quote from: majestouch;140036

A Realforce keypad is an embarrassment? Did I misunderstand something?

I believe those who haven't used Topre key switch products or who can't afford them have the "misunderstanding". (it's probably more like sour grapes).

I have two Realforce 23UB keypads and they're worth every dime. When typing on my HHKB Pro 2 or Realforce 87U, sometimes I require a dedicated 10-key numeric keypad. Nothing else feels right when using these particular keyboards, except of course a keypad with the same key Topre capacitive key switches.

That's why the 23U is temporarily sold out and why the Topre and HHKBs continue to be the keyboard of choice for sophisticated users.

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 08 December 2009, 02:05:15 »

i understand where he is coming from,
i know there are base costs and all, but a numberpad that costs more than half as much as a full-size keyboard with the same switches, quality, and branding?

maxlugar · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 08 December 2009, 02:17:20 »

Quote from: AndrewZorn;140041

i understand where he is coming from,
i know there are base costs and all, but a numberpad that costs more than half as much as a full-size keyboard with the same switches, quality, and branding?

Yeah, do you understand the concept of 'botique products" too?

Considering that the same company sells an excellent 10 key for 1/3 the cost of the 23Us, the price seems excessive. And most would consider the $42 Filco 10-key pricey too.

But as I stated in a prevous post, there are those of us who type a lot and can appreciate the subtle benefits of having a numeric keypad that with the the same key switches as the keyboard we happen to be using at the time.

If you can't afford it, no problem. However those of you who criticize a product purely on the basis of it's price look like twits. The market only exists because there are those of us willing to pay the premium for botique products.

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 08 December 2009, 02:30:03 »

the keyboard i compare it to is also a boutique product.

im saying topre justifies the high cost of their keyboards because of the type of switch and high quality design, not because it is rare or people act so elitist about using them (and they do)

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those of you who criticize a product purely on the basis of it's price look like twits

purely? PURELY? sorry, but yes, price is going to be a factor in my decision. i would love to have this numpad for $40. i think $80 would be expensive, but [toward the upper limit of] fair. $120, when you can get the same "botique product, best switches ever, logistics for production, etc" AND another 80something switches (making it a full keyboard) for less than twice as much, YES, i guess i will have to say something. i must just be poor and dumb, not as smart as someone willing to pay $120 for that.

as long as they keep selling, i completely understand why they cost that much... if people can be convinced that it is worth that much, then fine, take advantage of the opportunity. but to try to justify the cost based on normal standards is unrealistic.

by the way, im not blaming majestouch for the high price.

Vehementi · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 08 December 2009, 10:16:05 »

I purchased the majestouch tenkeyless cherry blue for that price.

They're charging that price for the standalone numpad.

Therefore they are embarassed.

edit: The embarassment is mine; I thought they were the same technology/keyboard and charging the same for both. Apologies.

itlnstln · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 08 December 2009, 10:52:39 »

Quote from: ripster;140108

If it's Topre it's GOTTA have DIP switches.

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