I use the USB keyboard when I absolutely need a insert key which happens from time to time when I’m remapping keys in Fusion for windows screen readers. Aside from that I don’t have much use for it either.
> On Jan 8, 2015, at 9:23 PM, Cheryl Homiak <[email protected]> wrote: > > Yes, I actually have the usb keyboard. It is a nice keyboard but (1) it is > usb not bluetooth) an (2) it is significantly longer than a regular Apple > keyboard and of course much longer than a numeric keypad. Especially if you > are using a computer that already has a built-in keyboard, you may want > something with a much smaller footprint rather than the full usb one. But > most definitely, if the usb Apple keyboard does meet your needs, there's no > particular need to buy a separate numeric keypad. I think the issue is that a > lot of people are using a bluetooth keyboard, not just with iMacs and minis, > but also with macbooks, and often don't want to carry around the longer usb > keyboard and have to plug it into the computer on top of that. Apple used to > put out a bluetooth keyboard that was full, including numeric keypad; one of > mine died and the other was given to a friend but they never worked with iOS > devices and I don't know for sure if they still work with newer Macs though > they might. > > -- > Cheryl > > I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. > I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper > thrown in the trash! > Then God gave me a new heart and life: > His joy for my despairing tears! > And now, every day: > "This I call to mind, > and therefore I have hope: > The steadfast love of the Lord > never ceases; > his mercies never come to an end; > they are new every morning; > great is your faithfulness." > (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) > > > > > On Jan 8, 2015, at 7:33 PM, Phil Halton <[email protected]> wrote: > > For what it's worth the Apple USB keyboard is a full-sized keyboard and it > has a numeric keypad on it. I know it's not Bluetooth but it couldn't be any > more inconvenient to carry around this keyboard then a Bluetooth numb pad. > > Sent from my IPhone > > >> On Jan 8, 2015, at 7:59 PM, Cheryl Homiak <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I went searching at one time and got a usb one with a kind of retractable >> cable that kind of worked with my Mac but wasn't really consistent. So I've >> been interested in this for a while and would also really like a bluetooth >> one. Because of this thread, I decided to do a little search on Amazon. Here >> is the link to the one I found that seemed to have the best overall rating >> and the most really positive reviews. I've also included one description >> from another review that I got by searching google. It does appear that >> there is not an equals key on this one but that equals is produced with >> enter and a backspace key in the top row so reprogramming of numpad >> kommander would be necessary for numpad commander. But none of the others I >> found had a rating anywhere near this one. But since I haven't bought it >> yet, I'm not able to say anything firsthand and you would do well to >> research it thoroughly before buying. >> >> http://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Bluetooth-Wireless-Keypad-MacBook/dp/B00CJKW4WQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420761164&sr=1-1&keywords=bluetooth+numeric+keypad >> >> The Satechi Wireless Smart Keypad has been imbued with the Apple design >> aesthetic. It’s the same color and shape as the Apple keyboard, but it's >> made from plastic instead of aluminum. It’s an inch deeper than the keyboard >> and 1.25 inches narrower than the trackpad. >> There’s a reason for the size mismatch: the Satechi Keypad also functions as >> a standalone calculator, so it has a 12-digit LCD screen across the top >> along with two rows of dedicated calculator keys. >> >> Setup and pairing is simple. After inserting the two provided AAA batteries >> into the battery compartment via the latch on the bottom, I turned it on, >> selected Mac from the “Mac/PC” toggle switch, pressed the “Comm” button on >> the underside, and it paired with my iMac in the same manner as any other >> keyboard. >> >> Once turned on, you can leave the power switch in the “on” position and the >> keypad will sleep when it's not needed; to wake it, simply press the “wake >> ce/ac” button. There’s a small “mode” button at the right of the top row of >> calculator buttons that will switch the device between calculator and keypad >> modes and it works well: my iMac invariably recognizes it as an input device >> within a split second of switching from calculator mode. >> >> As a basic calculator, it gets the job done. As a numeric keypad, it works >> extremely well. The layout is slightly different than the numeric keypad on >> the Apple Extended Keyboard, with the equals function performed by the enter >> key and a backspace key in the top row, but the tactile sensation and key >> return is similar to that of Apple’s keyboards. >> >> At $35.99, there are less-expensive alternatives than the Satechi Wireless >> Smart Keypad, but I find the built-in calculator function to be very useful >> and I like the fact that it matches the rest of the computer hardware on my >> desktop. If you find yourself longing for a numeric keypad that can act as a >> standalone calculator, you could do a lot worse than the Satechi. >> >> This description/review came from >> http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/03/satechi-wireless-smart-keypad-continues-where-apple-wireless-keyboard-left-off/ >> -- >> Cheryl >> >> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. >> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper >> thrown in the trash! >> Then God gave me a new heart and life: >> His joy for my despairing tears! >> And now, every day: >> "This I call to mind, >> and therefore I have hope: >> The steadfast love of the Lord >> never ceases; >> his mercies never come to an end; >> they are new every morning; >> great is your faithfulness." >> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) >> >> >> >> >> On Jan 8, 2015, at 5:15 PM, David Griffith <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Afraid not. It was second hand on eBay but I remember that there were not >> that many bluetooth models which claimed to be Mac compatible. >> In fact I think I found only one model which claimed it would definitely >> work on the mac. >> >> WhenI looked the bluetooth option was seriously more expensive than USB. I >> paid £19 for my non working second hand option but a new version would have >> set me back about £40 at the time. >> The USB model I bought was I think from memory £6 or £7. It was certainly >> under £10 and as I say it worked instantly unlike the grief with the >> bluetooth version. This product made no mention of support for the mac and I >> gambled on buying it, but it worked anyway. .. >> >> Hopefully you will have more success in sourcing a reasonably priced >> bluetooth option. >> >> David Griffith >>> On 8 Jan 2015, at 19:46, The Believer <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks David. Do you remember the brand so I don't get the same one? :) >>> >>> I want to avoid USB as I already have too many cables to trip over. And >>> thanks for the tip on the equals key. will watch for that. >>> >>> From The Believer. . . >>> . . . what if it were true? >>> [email protected] >>> >>>> On 1/8/2015 11:23 AM, David Griffith wrote: >>>> I bought one to use remotely in my armchair with my iMac which I was never >>>> able to pair successfully. >>>> >>>> however a cheaper USB model works absolutely fine. >>>> >>>> If you are think of using NumPad commander you need to be aware that there >>>> is a slight difference between the dApple Numeric keypad layout and the >>>> Windows Default which exists on third party numpads. Essentially the >>>> Windows numpad does not include an equals key. This is a nuisance as by >>>> default numpad commander uses this as the go to menu key. I have got >>>> around this by configuring the minus key which is by default bring up VO >>>> Help as the new go to menu key. I always use VO H to bring up VO help >>>> anyway so this is a easy adjustment. >>>> >>>> David Griffith >>>>> On 8 Jan 2015, at 19:05, The Believer <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Does anyone use one of these keypads with the Macbook Pro? 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