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#480466 - 12/02/09 01:22 PM Apple - We Want: Keyboard with Numeric Keypad WIRE
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feel the same way please feel free to sign up for a member of this FB group ;-)

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#480468 - 12/02/09 02:03 PM Re: Apple - We Want: Keyboard with Numeric Keypad WIRE [Re: anders]
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My Apple keyboard that just came with my iMac has a numeric keypad and is wired USB - or am I missing something here? It seemed to me that I couldn't get a wireless (bluetooth) version with a numeric keypad.
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#480469 - 12/02/09 02:05 PM Re: Apple - We Want: Keyboard with Numeric Keypad WIRE [Re: padmavyuha]
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Oh, okay, I clicked on your fb link and see that you've put WIRE in the title when you meant WIRELESS - perhaps ran out of characters in the title field smile.

Yes, I was wanting one of those but couldn't get one. If Apple brings one out I'll buy it.
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#480498 - 12/02/09 07:22 PM Re: Apple - We Want: Keyboard with Numeric Keypad WIRE [Re: padmavyuha]
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Actually, I'd like the option of having a wired mouse and wired (not wireless)numeric keyboard with the iMacs. I'm not a fan of the wireless keyboards and mice. I don't want to have to deal with replacing batteries with devices like this.

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#480500 - 12/02/09 07:42 PM Re: Apple - We Want: Keyboard with Numeric Keypad [Re: SteveS]
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I am with you on that one , I prefer wired

fwiw; I almost never use the key pad anyway - Then again I am NOT a 10 key user
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#480506 - 12/02/09 08:05 PM Re: Apple - We Want: Keyboard with Numeric Keypad [Re: carp]
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I use the numeric keypad on occasion for entering numbers. To be perfectly honest, the majority of the time I use the numeric keypad is for games (first person shooters). I use my left hand on the keypad and my right hand for the mouse.

Speaking of mice, I do like the magic mouse for most things. Scrolling is better on that than a scroll wheel on other mice for example. However, Apple took a step backwards with regard to buttons. It's useless for most games for example.

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#480530 - 12/02/09 10:14 PM Re: Apple - We Want: Keyboard with Numeric Keypad [Re: SteveS]
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Right

To be honest I only have 2 games and the numeric keypad has no influence on playing the games - ah space bar , command , option , up down arrows .

Yes a physical mouse buttons , IMO makes a difference when playing games , I mean how many times , you wanna get shot between the eyes while trying to get used to a touch sensitive mouse laugh


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#480598 - 12/03/09 04:09 AM Re: Apple - We Want: Keyboard with Numeric Keypad [Re: carp]
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Apple's keyboards and mice suck balls anyway. Buy a Logitech or Microsoft set - they're MILES better anyway.
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#480599 - 12/03/09 04:11 AM Re: Apple - We Want: Keyboard with Numeric Keypad [Re: SteveS]
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I use my left hand on the keypad and my right hand for the mouse.


Ditto. I haven't even used my new low profile KB from the new MP 3 months ago... I'm so used to the older version.
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#480602 - 12/03/09 05:05 AM Re: Apple - We Want: Keyboard with Numeric Keypad [Re: NucleusG4]
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I really like my KB (MP almost a year old), but I have small hands. It wasn't love at first sight, though. It just looked too lightweight, but it's a solid sucker, no bounce/springy/squishy key syndrome.

Never met a Mac mouse I liked. Ever. I use a Kensington (LogiTech is good, too, used one for a long time). So I've got a wireless mouse and a wired KB. But they play together really well.


Edit: The Puck! I was the only person on the planet that loved the Puck. Again, the little hands thingie. I still have him, too. I've always thought he'd look great shadow boxed. smile






Edited by Lea (12/03/09 05:07 AM)
Edit Reason: How soon we forget :D
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