18-KEY Genovation Micropad 631 USB Numeric Keypad 95/98/W2K/NT/MAC

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches ; 5.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006HNOC
• Item model number: 631
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 9, 2008

Product Description

18KEY USB PS2 MICROPAD 631

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sibelius Mac Users Rejoice! Closest to Full Mac Compatibility that you can find, July 23, 2008

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Michael Bartnett (Gilbert, AZ / NY, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 18-KEY Genovation Micropad 631 USB Numeric Keypad 95/98/W2K/NT/MAC (Personal Computers)

I needed a usb numeric keypad for my MacBook Pro since the newer models lack the built-in keypad via a Function key. The Logitech Cordless Number Pad for Notebooks claims compatibility but never actually followed through with it, and the Toshiba PA1390U-1NKP Slim USB Numeric Keypad with 2-Port USB Hub does work for basic data entry but fails to differentiate between "Return" and "Enter", a negligible glitch for data entry purposes, but a real killer for applications like Sibelius which have two different actions associated with "Return" and "Enter" respectively.

However, this keypad by Genovation actually works on Mac. Just like other keypad peripherals, when you plug it in it will not be recognized by OS X, but you can manually select United States ANSI and the keypad will work. If you keep getting beeps when you press buttons, toggle NumLock a couple of times. I had to switch around a couple shortcuts in Sibelius so it would match the Windows-style layout of the keypad, but that was easy and now it works perfectly. Highly recommended for Sibelius and Mac users.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great keypad!, December 6, 2009

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Puna J "bibliomaniac" (Upper Puna, HI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 18-KEY Genovation Micropad 631 USB Numeric Keypad 95/98/W2K/NT/MAC (Personal Computers)

I love this keypad. I work in the accounting field. I recently purchased a Macbook Pro 15 for working at home and I needed a keypad for data entry. As other reviewers have mentioned, once I plugged it in and chose US it worked immediately. Now entering those columns of numbers is fast and easy.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product, July 15, 2007

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T. Burns - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 18-KEY Genovation Micropad 631 USB Numeric Keypad 95/98/W2K/NT/MAC (Personal Computers)

I have been using Genovation keypads for at least 15 years. They are stronger and more durable than any other external keypad that I have used.
A great product for the price.