.I'm tempted, even though it costs almost $109 with one of those keypads (which I didn't know were out, by the way). I've always wanted to try having the numpad on the left side for once. More room for the mouse on the right, and it moves the main alphanumeric block closer to center. If it's still too much room, I just take it off-instant tenkeyless! Ideal for portable use with my E-295C for when the integrated keyboard doesn't do it for me. (Especially since its rollover can be atrocious. I've found that it can't do E+S+Space, making me unable to jump while moving diagonally forward-left in FPSs.
Come to think of it, how DOES the rollover on the DSI board fare? Probably no higher than 6KRO, but if it's any possible 6-key combination.) Still a high price to pay, though, especially considering that I'm just fine with my IBM Model Ms for the most part and don't see myself liking non-buckling spring switch types all that much.
(Cherry MX Browns don't do it for me, and linear black ALPS or Cherry MX is just plain out of the question. The last bastion is the Cherry MX Blue, from the looks of it.) (Also, those footswitches are crazy expensive for what amount to digital controls.that's the kind of money I expect for high-end racing or flight rudder pedals.). In regards to the NKRO - I cannot speak for this keyboard as I do not own it, it is 99% certainly 2kro. I use a different DSI board the SMK-88 as my daily driver and I have never had any roll-over blocking problems in my daily use (mostly starcraft 2, left 4 dead 2) Re: the power adapter, I think it is to power the powered USB hub. The KB should work without the power adapter, but the USB hub may not.
This keyboard is mac-layouted. That means if you use it on a PC you will run into the alt key being where you expect the windows key to be, and vice versa. I use Autohotkey to correctly map these keys for me. The layout is very nice.
I found the left most media keys to be quite distracting to me as to where I should put my fingers but I removed these keycaps (on the media keys) and now my fingers end up in the right location. There is extra bezel on the left and right sides of the keyboard making this keyboard bigger than it should be. These should be plate mounted keyboards. (most keyboards are nowadays) If i'm not mistaken they are made by Strongman. I don't know what these keycaps are made of, I suspect they are lasered. My Cherry blue smk-88 feels and sounds very much like a filco.
Functional Keys: This keypad has 28-keys with multiple useful function keys including NUMLOCK, DEL, ESC, Tab, Home, End, Page up/down, and calculator export button, etc. These function keys will greatly help accounting tasks. Lightweight & portable: This product will fit your handbag and backpack without taking much space.
LED Indicator Light: The blue LED indicator on the top right corner indicates Bluetooth pairing mode, Battery Status, and NUMLOCK function. To save battery power, this number pad has an auto-sleep function-the product will enter sleep mode if you don't use it for 20 minutes. Compatibility: Support Bluetooth-enabled Cellphone Tablet PC laptop Desktop with Android Windows 2000/ Me/ 98/ XP /Vista/ 7/ 8/10 system. Please note: This product does not work with Mac OS. How To Connect 1) Insert 2 AAA batteries and switch ON/OFF button to power the keypad, 2) Press the bluetooth key for 3 second until the LED light start flashing, 3) Go to system preferencesSelect deviceAdd device. Specification: Item Weight:3.9oz Item Dimension:5.1.4.2.0.5in Number of Keys: 28 keys Switch:Scissor Switch Battery Required:2AAA batteries(not included) Package Included: 1× Jelly Comb Bluetooth 28-key numeric keypad 1× user manual.
This number pad is working great on my MacBook Pro. I love how easy it is to pair to my laptop and almost almost all the function works on it. I like the keys itself, and it is wide so the keys are spaced appropriately so that I don't make a lot of mistakes when working on numbers which I do a lot. This numpad sleeps when not in use to save power, it does not bother me to wake it up because it only takes a couple seconds to do so. All you have to do is press a key, wait for a second or two then it will start working. If you keep pressing a key to wake it up it will take time to start working, I found that out the hard way.