Kensington 19-Key External Pocket Keypad and Calculator (33059) Review
This keypad is reasonably compact and coordinates well with silver laptops. The keys have good tactile feel and feedback. There is a raised dot on the 5 key to ensure the "home" position for data entry. The keypad works as a simple calculator when disconnected from a computer. This is a critical accessory for spreadsheet users, including teachers using a spreadsheet for gradebook entries.
Contrary to the experience of another reviewer, I have found this model to work just fine with all my Macintosh computers and laptops running OSX 10.2 through 10.4 and Excel 98 and 2004. (I will not use Excel 2008 until it is restored to more than 50% of the function of 2004). It requires no driver installation on a Macintosh.
I would have given this accessory a 5-star rating save for one annoying problem. When using this with a Mac laptop, if you leave the keypad attached to the computer and put the laptop to sleep by closing the cover, the keypad annoyingly fills the current Excel cell with a long string of a single digit repeating rapidly. The fix for this is to unplug the USB cable and plug it back in, then delete the many (hundreds sometimes) false digits. The keypad then works fine thereafter...unless you put the computer to sleep again.
So a good product in my opinion, just not perfect. ross
Kensington 19-Key External Pocket Keypad and Calculator (33059) Feature
- External keypad/pocket calculator, 19-key layout
- Simple USB connectivity
- Number lock function
- Phantom-powered, no AC adapter or batteries required
- PC and Mac compatible
Kensington 19-Key External Pocket Keypad and Calculator (33059) Overview
Why carry a calculator or struggle with those in-line number keys on your laptop if you don't have to Pocket KeyPad/Calculator makes it fast and easy to input numbers on your laptop, with a fully-functional 19-key layout and an ultra slim, lightweight design.
Main Features
Kensington 19-Key External Pocket Keypad and Calculator (33059) Specifications
A portable keypad designed for use with PC laptops, the pocket keypad/calculator provides both an easy way to input numbers on your computer and to make simple calculations. The easy-to-use 19-key layout makes numeric entry a breeze, while its number lock feature allows you to separate laptop and calculator functions, avoiding any input confusion.
The pocket keypad/calculator connects to your computer via its USB cable, which conveniently retracts into the calculator when you're on the go. The keypad utilizes phantom power through the USB port, meaning no batteries or bulky AC adapters are required. The lightweight 8-ounce design makes traveling with the keypad easy. Compatible with both PC and Mac platforms, this keypad also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.
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