My Thoughts
I love the portability of a laptop and the fact that I can take it anywhere. Unfortunately, most laptops don’t have a built-in number pad. When you crunch a lot of numbers, you need one. I knew I needed one and I started thinking of requirements.
The first requirement: it had to be full featured. There are some companies that take exactly what would be on a normal keyboard and put it on their number pad. This isn’t full featured. I need all the basic arithmetic options and at least backspace and tab buttons. This number pad has both. The only button it is missing is a double zero button. It also has access buttons for your computers spreadsheet and calculator programs.
The second requirement: it had to be either cord detachable or wireless. I hate have cords coming out of my accessories. Think what it would be like if you MP3 player had its cord permanently attached. So I wanted to be able to disconnect the cord from the keypad when I didn’t need it. I couldn’t find any keypads like that, so I found a wireless one. It works off two AAA batteries (nothing unusual) and it even came with a carrying case so I don’t accidentally damage it. All I have to do is press a button on the back when I want to use it and press the button again when I’m done.
If your needs are similar to mine, this is the perfect product for you.
Item Number
LOG920000217
From Item Info
Cordless number pad is designed for computer notebooks and is ideal for use during travel. Simply plug in the 2.4 GHz micro-receiver into a USB port and start running the numbers. Number pad requires no software installation. Use one-touch application keys for instant access to Excel, calculator, and the web. Extra shortcut keys speed up Excel operations. Compact profile and soft grips make the number pad easy to hold and use. When finished with your wireless calculations, the micro-receiver snaps into the number pad for easy storage and transport. Extended battery life offers up to six months of battery life. A battery power indicator tells you when the charge is getting low. Number pad includes a protective pouch and two AAA alkaline batteries.