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 <cah4...@icloud.com> 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 <daj.griff...@gmail.com> 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 <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> 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? >> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >> >>> 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 <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Does anyone use one of these keypads with the Macbook Pro? 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