View Full Version : Any decent keyboard without numeric pad?
Ulysees
Apr23-08, 09:15 AM
Full-size keyboards take too much space when you're on a small desk. But a minimal keyboard that I got turned out to be cap, I ended up making more typos and was unable to type fast.
So does anyone know of a decent small-size keyboard? With standard-depth, decent keys like those of a normal keyboard, that too many of those mini keyboards are missing?
http://www.fentek-ind.com/minikb.htm
Never tried one, but they look OK
mgb_phys
Apr23-08, 09:57 AM
I use one very similair to this (http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=W9828-BLK&cat=KYB) it still has the windows hot key but is about the size of a laptop keyboard.
I bought it for a crowded server room but it's great on a desk.
Ulysees
Apr23-08, 03:30 PM
Thanks.
Does yours feel like a normal keyboard, mgb_phys?
The one I use is the Kinesis Classic QD, now replaced by the Kinesis Advantage. Highly recommended, but unusual and takes some getting use to. You can find lightly used ones on eBay:
See http://mindprod.com/jgloss/kinesis.html
IBM made one called the Model M spacesaver. I am looking for one right now for my partner. They seem to be highly valued and highly scarce.
I have written an essay on various unusual keyboards at
http://mindprod.com/bgloss/dsk.html
I have written an essay on keyboards in general and sources at
http://mindprod.com/bgloss/keyboard.html
Ben Niehoff
Feb25-09, 10:16 PM
I have one of these:
http://www.btc.com.tw/english/2-7-07keyboard.htm#6200
It has a numpad, but it omits the middle area where the Home, End, PgUp, PgDn, and arrow keys are (it relocates these keys to a 3x2 space below the Enter key). It's got a low profile, and is very quiet. Comfortable to type on.
If you want something smaller, they also make this:
http://www.btc.com.tw/english/2-7-07keyboard.htm#6100
which also omits the numpad (so it is basically a laptop keyboard).
Litespeed
Jun19-11, 11:10 PM
This is what I use: HP Mini Keyboard USB. It's fullsize without the numeric pad
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Mini-Keyboard-Keyboard-USB/dp/B0025ZSBNG/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1308542828&sr=8-16
eriberto
Mar15-12, 06:03 AM
I made my own keyboard. And it is what you need. Is very easy make it.
You will need 1 hour only to make.
Please, see here: http://eriberto.pro.br/blog/?p=1052.
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