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From: alz@tc.fluke.COM (Al Weiss)
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Subject: Re: Stand-alone Keypad for IBM-PC?
Keywords: IBM Numeric Keypad
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Date: 1 Feb 89 20:58:52 GMT
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In article <432@madnix.UUCP> zaphod@madnix.UUCP (Ron Bean) writes:
>
>   Does anyone know of a stand-alone numeric keypad (for data
>entry) that can co-exist with the standard IBMPC-clone keyboard?

I have a small one from Keytronic (Spokane WA) with 23 keys and about 16
"second" functions.  Unfortunately there isn't a model number label on it.
But they should know what you are talking about if you call.  It has a jumper
inside to select AT or PC operation.  I paid $99 for it about 3 years ago.

I have info on another called Touchstone2 from Touchstone Technology of
Rochester NY.  It has 35 keys with 28 "second" functions and sold for $200 3
years ago.  It was for the PC.  

Both of these are like wedges in that they plug into the computer's keyboard
jack and the keyboard (if you use it) plugs into the keypad.  Both products
probably have evolved further in 3 years so who knows what's out there now.

Al