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HMD-Oren t1_iucv1bh wrote

Having a numpad without an enter key seems strange...

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saltineofmydream t1_iud2iut wrote

yeah this would not work for excel people unless you mapped a left hand enter key.

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GolemancerVekk t1_iud3le9 wrote

Yeah, having the 2u zero on the left bottom and the 2u high enter on the right is like half the point of a dedicated numpad...

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LkMMoDC t1_iudab5a wrote

There are merits to this design. You can access the normal enter and backspace with the same hand you're using on the numpad.

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flappity t1_iudhbfj wrote

But the muscle memory! Also that's super awkward if you're doing lots of spreadsheets or entering lots of numbers constantly.

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Qbopper t1_iuhnpox wrote

muscle memory is a weird argument though, considering some of the crazy layouts people use

if it works for you, it works for you; if it doesn't, then it doesn't

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forter4 t1_iudob8p wrote

You "can" but it's not optimal. When I use excel or do anything, I tend to follow processes that allow the least amount of movement with my hands and least amount of time to actually do the job. Those two are typically interchangeable, but before you ask...yes, small movement make a difference overtime. Not necessarily in time saved, but in hand fatigue

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Kirball904 t1_iuezyln wrote

Doesn’t seem efficient to me.

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HMD-Oren t1_iuff8xa wrote

I'd have to agree. I'm a power excel user so at this point I'd just go straight to a 75 GMMK Pro style design rather than keep a nerfed numpad.

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Kirball904 t1_iufh8sj wrote

I’m an avoider of glorious for ethical reasons but you do you.

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HMD-Oren t1_iugyi5x wrote

I think you've misunderstood my comment.

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MrB10b t1_iudv034 wrote

I think the word you are looking for is wrong :P /s

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ThreadyKeycaps t1_iue77cq wrote

this and the lack of "+" "-" 🤔 but it looks good so I guess it's fine HAHA

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raijba t1_iuefaj8 wrote

I know you might have to adjust your muscle memory, but 2.25u enter is only slightly further than the usual 2u vertical enter would normally be. Still usable IMO, and maybe worth it for people who want a more compact board but want to keep numpad functionality, albeit at slightly less functionality than a full numpad.

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