And if you do a lot of account figuring in addition to number entry, check out the Satechi WKP31, which features a standalone calculator function that doesn't even require the computer to be on in order to use. The iOne Scorpius is relatively large and built like a tank, and if you're looking for an easily positioned option when programming, it's an excellent choice.

The Cateck Combo isn't exactly compact, and it is USB only, but it does have three USB ports built right in, so not only will it not take up your only USB port, you'll also be able to use additional devices in line with it. The LevKey Number Pad has a convenient function row on its left side and the Joyeky Wireless has a relatively complete set of useful buttons, although both of those lose some functionality when connected to a Mac. Those constitute the compact, wired models, and there are a handful of larger and more accessible models, as well as some great wireless ones. Alternately, the Qisan Magicforce is made with much quieter Gateron Browns, as is the Perixx PeriPad 303B. The Rottay Numpad should, actually, satisfy users of advanced keyboards, although not everyone prefers the loud noises its blue switches make. As such, they're quite affordable, although they may feel sluggish and mushy if you're used to using a high-end keyboard.

Of course, most people get by with simple, membrane keyboards, which the Jelly Comb N001 and Seenda Slim both emulate. Both the Cateck Combo and Satechi WKP31 stand apart from all the rest, the former because of integrated USB and card slots, and the latter because of its 12-digit LCD and the ability to function as a standalone calculator.įor some tasks, the home number row just won't cut it, and not all keyboards come with a built-in number pad. These last two models offer a 35-key layout for those that need a lot functionality from their number pads. Unfortunately, all of these models are wired, so those that prefer something wireless will have to look elsewhere, such as to the Jelly Comb N030 and Jelly Comb N042, which connect using a USB dongle, or the Satechi WKP31, LevKey 6257,BonBonbrothers Wireless, and Joyeky Bluetooth, all of which have Bluetooth. All of these also feature backlighting, however the MSK24 is the only one that offers RGB illumination, which will probably appeal to gamers. For example, those who are used to premium keyboards with mechanical switches will probably find the Perixx PeriPad 303B, Motospeed MSK24, and Qisan Magicforce feel the best to them. I use 5 ports regularly, but one of them only as USB 2, and one as USB 1! (And one is a barrel-plug DC.Since not everyone uses their number pad for the same kinds of applications, we made sure to include a variety of models well suited to different uses. Right now, power always costs you a data port. …and power needs very, very little data a dual-TB4 card where one port is used for PD should have almost zero performance impact on the other port while giving you another port. Few real world applications need that much concurrent bandwidth, but very many would benefit from more physical ports. Heck, 3 USB 10 GB/s ports can coexist happily on a single TB4 without losing bandwidth.

Practically speaking, it’s only the number of display outputs that’s limited 1 GB ethernet and a mouse can not only happily coexist on a single TB4 port, they won’t be anywhere near saturating it. It’s true you can’t get more than the number of TB4 ports worth of… TB4 ports, but a huge number of applications don’t need that. No, they aren’t not in the sense that “you can’t have more ports than TB4 interfaces” at any rate. Expansion cards are tied to the amount of thunderbolt4 ports available

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