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by SalientAlien on October 27th, 2006

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Shouldn't they start making keyboards with the numpad on the left so there's less distance between the letter keys and the mouse for right-handed people?

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  • by ptrask on October 27th, 2006

    ptrask

    As a right handed accountant, I can't imagine having my number pad on the left. I probably use the numberpad as much or more than the alpha keyboard during work hours. (Except when I'm on AB :-)

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  • by yoho05 reminds you to DYOH on October 27th, 2006

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    Actually, I think that all keyboards should be modular, so that you can arrange all the units as you want them, the space bar, the function keys, the arrows, etc. Why stop only part-way by moving only the numpad?

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    By modular, I meant that each section could be attached anyway to the rest so that you still have a one piece keyboard, but the sections might be positioned to your preference.

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  • by Darkling on October 27th, 2006

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    That does seem like a good idea. It would take me some time to get used to using the numberpad with my left hand but it would probably end up being more efficient. Until the manufacturers realize the error of their ways, you can do it yourself.

    Here's a keyboard with no numberpad http://pfuca-store.stores.yahoo.net/haphackeylit1.html
    And here's a numberpad http://www.labtec.com/index.cfm/gear/details/AMR/EN,crid=28,contentid=709

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