Those who are complaining about the number pad are likely confusing the function of the number lock key and its relationship with Windows 10 restarts

The separate number pad is nice too, since I rarely use it, but when I do the rest of the keyboard tends to be superfluous

The separate number pad is great, since the need to use the numbers is infrequent

Convenient having a separate number pad

so you wouldn't accidently press them, although I do not use the number keys on the main keyboard frequently, and instead use the number pad

Separate number pad allows better placement of mouse/wireless touch pad

I like the separate number pad

It also has a just the right padding on the wrist rest

One downside is I don't care for the separate number pad.

I love the 'natural' ergonomic keyboard, but most have the number pad to the right side, right where I would want my mouse to be.

I also don't like the number pad requiring a watch battery, why they couldn't make it a AAA battery is beyond me

I look forward to being able to use the number pad with my left hand, when I get another.

Ergonomic curve – comparable to MS Elite, but even more comfortable- Detached num pad- Num pad backspace

Second, the separate number pad is all but useless as the battery drains within days (see other reviews for more info)

I'll give it a full 10 hours of work today and decide how annoyed I am by the number pad being separate and the function keys not being easily used.

The only issue I had was that the number pad was all scratched up out of the box

This is a hair over 17 inches wide and I am in awe that someone realized not all of us use the number pad on a regular basis - nearby, but not in the way

The number pad works

The separate number pad is good but doesn't have % key which makes it slightly inconvenient.

And with the separate number pad, the footprint is a lot smaller.

I enjoy the separate number pad and am looking forward to years of happy, RSI-free typing with this device

Takes some getting used to after using a small Mac keyboard, but excellent product and love the number pad.

The number pad on this keyboard is HORRIBLE!

Also, I really like the separate number pad, especially since I'm left-handed and often

Lifespan of the batteries in the number pad (it's been dead for a while, but the keyboard is still operating on the same batteries that came with it)

Best keyboard ever!!The number pad uses special batteries: 4 Pack Energizer CR2430 Lithium Coin Button Cell

I LOVED that the number pad was separate since I work a lot with figures.

I do like the fact that it comes with a separate number pad that you can pull out as needed.

I like the keyboard, but the separate number pad is a pain because it gets pushed out of the way, or you instinctively reach for it as your calculator.

And on the number pad, the number lock button sticks all the time

I rarely need a number pad

I do like having the number pad separate

Having the number pad separate is actually quite comfortable and was very easy to get used to.

I really like this little keyboard.. no wires, they broke off the number pad which is

Btw the number pad drain battery (CR2430) without ever using it

I prefer a detached number pad because it reduces the keyboard's width, which makes mousing around less painful on my shoulder

What this means I discovered is that the separate number pad does not work

An example is the use of magnets to hold the keyboard riser and battery door, as well as the number pad that is a separate device.

The ergonomic feature is now a must for me, but I really don't like the number pad being separated out

I like the shape and ease of use, but the number pad stopped working in under 2 months.

I like the detachable number pad, though it requires you to keep small batteries on hand

If you do any sort of book keeping or accounting, or data entry that requires a lot of number entry, this gives you the ability to run the mouse with your right hand, and run the number pad with your left hand

and I have had to change the CR2430 battery in the number pad twice in the 3 months I have had it.

Some people may not like that the number pad is separate, but I actually find it helpful for the data entry portion of my work

Here's a little tip, I put the number pad to the left of the

This has nice modern-feeling keys, and it's nice to have the number pad

One can use the separate number pad as an accessory when required; it's like having a calculator off to the side, put it in a drawer until you need to use it.

Ive been reasonably happy with the natural keyboard 4000, with the exception of the key action, the huge number pad and the fact they wear out relatively quickly (full

The unattached number pad is quite welcome

Now the number pad has stopped working.

The number pad still works though

Unlike keyboards with a full number pad you can keep your mouse close by -- I hate the full number pad as it forces right handed mice half a foot to the right

That includes the number pad as well.

Can't say I'm a huge fan of the separate number pad, but I'm getting used to

The other drawback that thus far I am NOT liking is the separate number pad.

Generally this keyboard is a great design and I love the separate number pad, (I believe this is the only Num Pad with a Calc button out there) , however the connectivity is awful on both devices, every time you pause for over 15 to 30 seconds they go to sleep and ALWAYS miss the first keystroke when you start typing again, I do not recommend that you buy this keyboard as this is extremely frustrating

Another issue is the separate number pad, which rarely get used

I didn't think I would like the detached number pad but have grown to really like it

I tried just setting it next to the keyboard, but it doesn't line up since the actual keyboard is raised, and the number pad doesn't have that option.

Separate number pad is convenient, especially since you don't need a separate fob.

Perfect finish, weight, number pad etc

I love that the number pad is separate so I can place it wherever is most convenient for me

I like the small space it takes up on the desk and that I can put the number pad elsewhere on my desk.

This is over-priced, I think, by market ranges, but like the split off number pad, and split keyboard

The detachable number pad seems pointless

I also like the separate number pad.

I still don't use the separate number pad

The number pad did not work.

(And I personally don't much use the number pad anyway -- this new one mostly sits in a drawer.

Then the number pad quit working.

I love the detachable number pad as some

The keyboard 'pad' feels nicer than the 4000.

Also, the number pad having a calculator button that automatically brings up Windows' calculator is just brilliant

It is a poor design to separate number pad

And by the angle that the laptop sits, there isn't exactly space for the number pad

Man love this keyboard, I came from the previous generation, and the number pad takes a while to get used to the closer style keys are more efficient and make less noise

I really love that the number pad is not attached, and this is the primary reason I bought this keyboard.

I was originally put off by the split keyboard and separate number pad.

I don't need the number pad which on most keyboards take up a lot of space and gets in the way of the

I was looking for a keyboard that was — in order of importance — ergonomic, not ugly, didn't have unnecessary keys/number pads/etc, wireless

I find this keyboard to be very comfortable and I like that the number pad is detached as I don't need to use it often.

Separate number pad is definitely a convenient plus.

It's significantly narrower than any other keyboard I've used, a little wider than a standard keyboard with no number pad

The 10-key pad is kind of cool in that you can move it out of the way when not needed.

so it doesn't matter to me much if the number pad drains the battery (has not happened yet

cap locks.- It comes with a number pad whether you like it or not

Incidentally, the disconnected 10 key pad is frustrating sometimes

Separate 10 key pad is difficult to get used to.

Not a fan of the split number pad, hard to use when its not in the same position all the time

The number pad has its own lithium battery, also provided.

I like that the number pad is

A great wireless keyboard and 10 key pad

I love the detachable number pad as some

Then the number pad quit working.

I never liked having the number pad separate from the actual keyboard, but lately it's become unusable

Pros:-Extremely comfortable!-Neat magnetic door on the back for batteries that also stores the USB receiver-Separate number pad-Calculator button (use this all the time!)Cons:-It doesn't seem like there'a a way to turn the keyboard off without removing the batteries-No backlight-Keys/pad seem to wear unusually fast

The detachable number pad seems pointless

The number pad, 50% of the time after you beat on it long enough it will start to work, the other 50% it only captures about half the numbers you are typing.

I also like the separate number pad.

Separate number pad is convenient, especially since you don't need a separate fob.

I like this one because the number pad is separate and can be used on the left or even slightly above your mouse

but otherwise it has a good feel and responsiveness and separating the number pad is genius.

Generally this keyboard is a great design and I love the separate number pad, (I believe this is the only Num Pad with a Calc button out there) , however the connectivity is awful on both devices, every time you pause for over 15 to 30 seconds they go to sleep and ALWAYS miss the first keystroke when you start typing again, I do not recommend that you buy this keyboard as this is extremely frustrating

The other drawback that thus far I am NOT liking is the separate number pad.

so it's not convenient to use regularly as you would a number pad that is integrated.

The fact that it includes a number pad is good.

That includes the number pad as well.

Odd battery choice in number pad

The number pad still works though

Now the number pad has stopped working.

Third, if you are not much of number-pad user like

The number pad seems to be stuff and needs to pressed pretty hard or multiple times

In addition, you cannot turn off the number pad without removing the batteries

The unattached number pad is quite welcome

I love the fact that the number pad is separate and can be tucked away from your main desk space until needed.

Excellent battery life (still on my first set of batteries).I can't comment on the separate number pad since I never even got it out of the box

The lack of an attached number-pad to the right, which I don't need, makes reaching for a mouse less stressful on the right shoulder

I got this keyboard and number pad as a gift.

However, having the number pad as a separate unit from the keyboard works out great for me because I can position the mouse closer to the keyboard on the keyboard tray.

She really likes it because she rarely uses the number pad.

The fact that the number pad is separate from the main keyboard has been an ergonomic miracle for me because it allows me to use a mouse almost in front of me instead of off to the side

I've never used the number pad thingie, and probably never will

I am sold on having the separate number pad, because it allows you to place your trackball/mouse much closer to the keyboard

I can sit much more centrally at the keyboard now that the number pad is detached so the mouse can sit several inches closer

I like the detachable number pad, though it requires you to keep small batteries on hand

I have the number pad above the keyboard on the desk.

My one criticism is that the number pad stopped connecting after a few months, but to be honest that thing was just annoying to begin with.

My other wave keyboard had the number pad attached and it was too long of a reach for my

The number pad just didn't work and wouldn't connect at all

I have been using a Microsoft ergonomic curved and split keyboard for years to keep my shoulders happy, but the inclusion of the number pad on the right side meant that I was twisting my elbow off to the side to use my mouse

or so I've started getting RSI in my thumbs from hitting the both the space bar and the number pad on the keyboard (and also from gripping my vertical mouse).

An example is the use of magnets to hold the keyboard riser and battery door, as well as the number pad that is a separate device.

I prefer a detached number pad because it reduces the keyboard's width, which makes mousing around less painful on my shoulder

For those of use who frequently switch from keys to the number pad, this keyboard is a nightmare.

I am not a huge fan of the number pad being separated, but other than that it works great, and I don’t get wrist issues as much anymore

If it's not that it is an unfortunate staggering of battery life between your keyboard and your number pad, in which case just replace them at the same time

If you aren't using the number pad, remove the battery - otherwise when it start to die you will be very confused by the behavior :)2

The number pad died after less than a month.

I keep the number pad on the other side of my mouse.

I LOVED that the number pad was separate since I work a lot with figures.

It is comfortable and the detached number key pad is nice since I am not an accountant.

Way more versatile, lighter and it comes with a number pad

Also like the calculator button on number pad

Also, I really like the separate number pad, especially since I'm left-handed and often

The only con for me is that the number pad is separate from the keyboard.

Takes some getting used to after using a small Mac keyboard, but excellent product and love the number pad.

I use the 10-key number pad often, so it was awkward for me to reach over to wherever I had put it to use it.

You always have to look down to see where the number pad moved to

Because they made the separate number pad it does not take up much of a footprint and being right handed my mouse does not have to be way off to the side anymore, much more comfortable

I enjoy the separate number pad and am looking forward to years of happy, RSI-free typing with this device

The separate number pad is good but doesn't have % key which makes it slightly inconvenient.

The number pad works

but I use the number pad so much that now I have to get a different keyboard setup.

I love this keyboard and numeric pad!

A simple keyboard without all the frippery, that centers on the screen, that has the "natural" ergonomic shape without being the size of a bus, that has large backspace and delete keys, that has a mobile number pad to clear space for the mouse, that has excellent tactile keys allowing my big fingers to type without so many errors, that is well-priced, that works out of the box flawlessly, and has an innovative battery compartment cover that simple adheres magnetically.

A nice touch is the calculator button directly on the number pad, which automatically pulls up the windows calculator application

I love the 'natural' ergonomic keyboard, but most have the number pad to the right side, right where I would want my mouse to be.

The number pad on the first one I received didn't work at all.

only gripe is that I would actually have preferred an attached 10-key pad rather than a detachable one.

The black wrist pad is comfortable but the material began to turn white from skin contact literally within the first day of use

I like the separate number pad

The separate number pad is great, since the need to use the numbers is infrequent

Convenient having a separate number pad

The Ergonomics are great and the extra numberpad is well needed, but there are some key flaws.- the top row of keys on the number pad are different from all the other keys for whatever

The separate number pad is nice too, since I rarely use it, but when I do the rest of the keyboard tends to be superfluous

Not having the number pad integrated to the main keyboard considerably reduces the stress on the right arm and shoulder

I never used the number pad, so making that separate, gets my mouse much closer the keyboard, taking up less desk space, and making it more comfortable to use.

Love that the number pad is not attached.

Love that I can put the number pad away until I need it.

I've never had to replace the number pads battery (but I also don't use it that often).If I could find a more comfortable keyboard I'd be using that, but I really ca

The way it feels is great, and I love the versatility of the number pad

Without the number pad I can scoot the keyboard to the right a few inches, which makes a difference the way my desk and return are configured

Quiet, well designed, comfortable ergo pad

However, between changing batteries and the number pad flaking out, after 3 weeks I threw it in the trash and bought a different keyboard.

The ability to separate the number pad is key - now my wrist doesn't have to bend any farther than necessary to use the mouse, and the whole reason I bought the keyboard in the first place was to help my wrists out.

The number pad the keyboard came with bad a dead battery.

But I do like using the number pad

Pros: feels professional, quiet, comfortable, well-constructed, detached number pad is VERY convenientCons: wireless dongle requires use of a USB port, and I only have 3 on my computer.

And it's not the entire number pad, just some of the keys

The number pad as a separate piece is nice as well

It feels ergonomic but the separate number pad means I have to search for it when I use it.

and the split pad is just enough to be comfortable.

so I don't use my number pad constantly, but I do use it everyday navigating through our project numbers; keeping a number pad was important to me and so many ergonomic options seem to remove this entirely

The keyboard I received is wired and the number pad is part of of the keyboard rather than separate.

Other users have complained about the separate number pad.

I do not like how small the F keys are and not so sure I like the number pad not being part of the keyboard, but so far so good

I decided to switch to the Microsoft Sculpt because it is ergonomic and also has the great little number pad that is separate from the keyboard

Love the detached number pad as well

Best part is, separate number pad.

I've had two of these, and both times I lost the number pad and never really used it.

I've not quite worked out a use for the separate number pad, but I can see doing something fun with that, too.

The separate number pad is nice too because I rarely need it

and I don't use the number pad

The wireless number pad is sort of cute –

Unlike others, I've been using the combo keyboard with separate number pad for several weeks and the keypad has not needed a new battery.

.... is the separated number pad

The number pad is a separate little keyboard, which I don't really use, but would be very handy for data entry work on a desktop.

The delay is a disaster and makes everything else about the keyboard (no cords, stylish, great size, love the separate number pad, etc.) worthless.

I place the number pad permanently between my keyboard and monitor.

I also like that the number pad is detached so i can position it out of the way and have my trackball mouse (which is also great for the ol 'carpal tunnel) very close to the edge of the

I finally quit replacing them but using the top row numbers on the keyboard was so slow, I chucked the keyboard and am back to using a wired keyboard with the right hand number pad.

However within a few months the separate number pad stopped syncing

Microsoft should have made the number pad just slightly thicker, and used AAA batteries.

I know some people dislike the modular 10-key pad, but for me, it's a life saver

Key action is very good for a chiclet style keyboard- Separate number pad is a bonus when travelling with a laptopCons:-- Key layout not ideal, but numerous downloadable utilities can get you past these: o White/Blue function switch should be replaced with Fn+ style key functionality (perhaps replace the calculator key with Fn); especially miss dedicated volume keys -- see review by YodaFlame about AutoHotkeys

I love that the number pad is separate.

The stock battery in the number pad is a very low quality piece from who knows where, but it doesn't last long

It took some time to get used to the placement of they keys that normally would have been around the number pad area

The number pad leaves a lot to be desired however.

I had to throw away my new keyboard, mouse and separate number pad as these are programmed to the particular wireless transmitter and cannot be used with any other transmitter.

I also like having the separate number pad so that I can position it how I chose.

I also like having the separate number pad so that I can position it how I chose.

I use the extra number pad to control Cubase and Reason from a distance.

I love the feel of it and the fact that the number pad is detached and would give it 5 stars except it simply doesn't hold up to daily use

I like that the number pad is separate, because I move it out of the way when I'm not using it at home, and also move the keyboard over to a more comfortable position for gaming.

It's worth it to me to be able to put the number pad in my left hand

Key action is very good for a chiclet style keyboard- Separate number pad is a bonus when travelling with a laptopCons:-- Key layout not ideal, but numerous downloadable utilities can get you past these: o White/Blue function switch should be replaced with Fn+ style key functionality (perhaps replace the calculator key with Fn); especially miss dedicated volume keys -- see review by YodaFlame about AutoHotkeys

The additional numeric pad is a great bonus

I finally quit replacing them but using the top row numbers on the keyboard was so slow, I chucked the keyboard and am back to using a wired keyboard with the right hand number pad.

The 10 pad is nice because I can push it to the side when not in use and pull it forward when I need it, again making it all fit in the keyboard tray pull out of my desk along with an ergonomic mouse very comfortable.

I had the same issue with the number pad in both keyboards that has been mentioned in other reviews

The delay is a disaster and makes everything else about the keyboard (no cords, stylish, great size, love the separate number pad, etc.) worthless.

I was having issues in my right shoulder and determined that reaching the mouse was difficult with the keyboards that had number pads integrated into them

My shoulder doesn't like that I have to reach right for the number pad, then to the mouse, then back across again

So many keyboards come with the number pad, but this one provides it, but detached

Rarely use the number pad but do need it to use alt codes

Although it doesn't have room for the right side number pad, it provides a separate piece for when you need that convenience.

The separate number pad is a great feature, giving the option of cleaning up your desktop space if not using it.

the number pad on keyboards was on the left

The separated number pad is hit-or-miss, depending upon your own personal usage patters and desk layout

The wireless number pad is sort of cute –

Love that the keys are not the standard ones normally on external keyboards, love that it takes up less room sans the number pad

I actually don't like that the number pad is separate because it gets in the way of the mouse

The separate number pad is nice too because I rarely need it

The number pad, which I am trained to use as the actual cursor/page-up/down/home/end key set, is on a separate unit

Love the detached number pad as well

I decided to switch to the Microsoft Sculpt because it is ergonomic and also has the great little number pad that is separate from the keyboard

The separate numeric key pad is a little weird

I do not like how small the F keys are and not so sure I like the number pad not being part of the keyboard, but so far so good

so I don't use my number pad constantly, but I do use it everyday navigating through our project numbers; keeping a number pad was important to me and so many ergonomic options seem to remove this entirely

and the split pad is just enough to be comfortable.

The keys on the number pad stop responding randomly in the middle of use

The number pad as a separate piece is nice as well

The keyboard AND number pad neither have an on/off switch, so carrying this around in a case or backpack means that they will both deplete their battery in VERY short order.

Unlike the keyboard (which uses 2 AAA batteries), the number pad uses a large coin-sized battery (CR2430).

I would have given this a better review, except that the number pad battery has died 2 times since I got it

In my work I don't often use the keypad, so a number pad attached to a keyboard wasted real estate on my keyboard tray, keeping me from centering my keyboard nicely.

I have the number pad on the top of my desk

For me, I never use a number pad so it's just sitting next to my workstation draining its own battery

Every once a while the key board along with the number pad will suddenly irresponsive

But I do like using the number pad

The pad is nice and soft and it's attractive.

I like the fact that the number pad is separate and you can place wherever you want to.

Was in a torn bag (not a Microsoft box) and missing the number pad, which is one of the main reasons I ordered this.

I LOVE the way it is shaped, the way the keys feel, the ease of typing and the separated number pad as shown

The separate number pad DRAINS its

I could not be any happier with this keyboard and number pad combo.

I appreciate the wireless feature and the separate 10-key pad, so I don't have more on my desk than needed.

This happens even more frequently when using the number pad

I love that the mouse is able to sit nice and close to my left hand (no number pad really helps)

This one was similarly comfortable and I really loved having the separate number pad

The egonomics are good and the separate number pad is a good idea

My one complaint is that the number pad is separated

The mouse LED light doesn't turn off automatically when it's idle, as far as I can tell

Trying to alt+tab or use other key combinations (shift+ for capitals) rarely works as or both of the keys are undetectable.5

I liked this a

I like the keyboard and wished it worked as it supposed to function.

Additionally, functions like CTRL+D do not work.

i goodwill’d the number padmy wrists thank you