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 <philh...@gmail.com> 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 <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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