Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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.

This device, though intended for notebook number crunchers, is worth it's weight in gold to gamers. It's surprisingly liberating to move away from the WASD control scheme and use this nifty little device instead. Other brand devices require a driver (and may be better suited to notebook use) but this ugly little gray box plugs straight in and just works - perfect for gaming. It's also much sturdier than many competitors and has full-size, full-range keys (not notebook style flat keys).

Purchased my first laptop. I'm from old school, have to have a 10-key pad to enter numbers quickly. This you plug in to a ubs and its ready to use. Purchased it Sept 2, so far love it.

Were do I start???
Frist,we couldn't get it to work on our Dell notebook.
Second,called (Genovation)twice by phone and they didn't call back.
Third,I e-mailed them THREE times.Didn't hear from them.
So Amazon (they were GREAT!) took it back for full credit and shipping cost.
Here's the kicker.About four weeks after I got another one (different Co.) I get a call wanting to know what the problem was.
I told them and the person said they were really busy.Told them got another product and he said ,"Oh Well".

This was purchased to cut down the amount of time spent entering my students grades, and it does exactly that. It is small, and very helpful. I love that it has also been pretty durable as it goes into my bag with all of my papers, laptop and anything else. I would definitely recommend this.