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Targus PAUK001U USB Retractable Calculator/Keypad

Price: $38.24

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Utilizing USB 'Plug and Play' technology, the Targus Mobile Mini Keypad offers immediate access to the benefits of an external keypad in a format that is optimal for the mobile professional. The lightweight, ergonomic design is ideal for anyone using spreadsheet, accounting or financial applications. The retractable 24" USB cable allows for hassle-free use in a slim portable package. The Targus USB Mobile Mini Keypad is the ideal accessory for anyone who is concerned with efficiency and convenience.

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Obviously not MAC compatible!!!

Great disappointment. Plugged in this equipment and tried typing in all the applications I own (Excel, Word, FreeHand among others) and displayed typed numbers (when it did) with extra spaces and squared characters. Should specify in the product description that is NOT MAC compatible. I'm not aware if PC users faced this problem as well.

I love this thing!

I own this keypad, and I must say, it is great. It plugs right into your USB Port via a 3 foot USB cable (which winds up inside the keypad). This keypad has two modes: calculator, regular keypad.

When it's in calculator mode, it functions just like one. So, if you want to send calculated data to your document, you hit the send button. Additionally in this mode, it has the memory function of the most basic calculators (M+, M-, MRC). It can also do percent, square roots, and pos./neg.

When it's in its regular keypad mode, it's exactly like the numeric keypad on your regular computer (with Num Lock, etc.). It also has a Tab key and a Backspace key, which function just as they would on a normal keyboard.

One of the best plusses about this is that the keys are "built" like your laptop keys. I'm sure you've noticed how laptop and regular keyboard keys are different. These keys are like the ones on your laptop.

I HIGHLY recommend this for my fellow laptop users!

NOT for Accountants and other Finance types!

If you're a wiz at 10-key, this is NOT the keypad for you. I'm an accountant and the last thing I want to worry about is wondering if the number key I pressed actually registered. My Targus USB Mobile Mini requires me to put the keypad very, very carefully or I'll have missing numbers. I have never experienced this problem on a keyboard numeric keypad -- they all seem to have the tactile response of a calculator. I would not recommend this item, it is sitting in my desk drawer right now. I pulled out my old keyboard and hooked it up to my laptop to get access to the numeric keypad.

It Works

I certainly wish it were smaller, but I guess that'd be hard to manage while retaining the feel of a normal keypad. The unit works well and adds some features that would probably be handy for spreadsheet work, like enter and backspace keys.

Two useful devices in one

I considered buying the less expensive Targus keypad-only version. But getting this keypad means not having to do the math on my calculator, typing the numbers on the keypad, and checking the numbers again. I can do the math on the calculator side of this keypad then transfer the results right from the calculator/keypad, and be done.

This is a full size keypad so my fingers can fly as I crunch those numbers on my laptop. I wondered that with the size of this device why the calculator side uses a button battery. But then I imagine that most handheld calculators use button batteries so why redesign?

When I read the product description and looked at the product image, I thought I better check this keypad on Targus' web site. I felt better after I saw Targus' information. I ordered this item from Amazon and I shared the images of what I got with this keypad. Check it out.

I ordered this item from Amazon even though I could order it from other retailers. I have not had problems ordering from Amazon and returning items (which I have done for both a broken laptop on delivery and a lens hood not needed since it is included with the lens I also ordered).

This item is a keeper.

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