Kensington Notebook Keypad/Calculator with USB Hub, 19-Key Pad 72274
- 3-in-1 design: use as a fully functional calculator or a 19-key pad for data entry or a USB hub
- Integrated USB hub has 2 USB ports for your extra work accessories
- Quickly switch between keypad and calculator with a simple press of the mode button
- Clear LCD display works in various lighting conditions
- No software needed, just plug it in to use
Product Description
Don’t struggle with those awkward number keys on your laptop anymore! The Notebook Keypad/Calculator with USB Hub is a full 19-key pad so your fingers glide quickly through data entry. Or switch to stand-alone calculator mode to easily make and enter calculations…. More >>
Kensington Notebook Keypad/Calculator with USB Hub, 19-Key Pad 72274
Its a good number keypad but not great. Some keys functions are not understandable. Manual is not there to explain the special keys. Also when in NUM LOCK Mode the LCD screen does not show the pressed number keys or does not echo the pressed keys on the LCD screen. This is important because when we are pressing the number keys our eyes are on the keypad and not on the computer screen so its should show what number sequence we have typed.
Over all it works but the special key functions are poorly designed or its functionality is not designed properly.
I will give it a 3 – STAR or a bit less RATING. But I could not find any other Laptop Keypad better than this either so far. Being a Multifunction key pad is certainly a good feature.
Rating: 3 / 5
It always bugged me that I couldn’t input data on my laptop as I could on a conventional PC, but I purchased this and now I can!!! Plus, it has two extra usb ports on it [and when can we not use more usb ports
] and it is a calculator to boot!
Rating: 5 / 5
This works very well on a Mac – plug and play. It is very helpful for entering data in a spreadsheet for a laptop.
Rating: 5 / 5
I assume that this product does what it states it should do and has a couple of very useful features. 1. I can enter numbers directly into the computer or I can put it into calc mode, do the math, and then send the results to the computer. It also has a memory function like a regular calculator 2. I can use the Num Lock to navigate around the computer screen.
I would love the product, but it has two huge flaws. 1. As almost every reviewer has stated, it falls asleep. I also ask the question: WHY? It happens so often that it makes the product almost useless. I can always get it to turn back on, but I haven’t learned yet which key to push. If it is going to go into sleep mode, I should be able to awake it by touching any key. 2. It is too small. Think of this as a calculator, not a keypad. I cannot comfortablely use it the way I can a keypad because the keys are too close together.
I do need a keypad. I wish I had ordered something else, but I doubt it is worth paying the shipping cost of having it returned.
Rating: 3 / 5
It works well for most people.
I actually ordered several of these for the LCD panel to use as a sort of PIN pad. However, I ended up returning all that I ordered, because the LCD panel only works in calculator mode. Most people probably don’t need more than that; but if you do, don’t buy this one. I couldn’t find this information on the item description here or at the manufacturer’s web site; however, a call to the manufacturer confirmed this.
Rating: 4 / 5