ELSRA USB Wired Macro Numeric Keypad with 26 Programmable Keys, 2 USB Hub for Windows Laptop and Desktop PK-2068

I have recently got my 1st laptop and needed a numeric keypad for quick money entry as I am used to working quickly with one as opposed to the numbers along the top.However, the added bonus is the ability to program the keys. I have used macros before, to speed up repetitive text input etc., and this little keypad does just that. It comes with software and simple to understand instructions for programming. I am in my 70s and found it easy. The two modes, macros or numbers, are changed with the touch of the button. It is quick and nice to use.Initially windows wasn't sure as it did not recognise the software, but after running checks for virus or malware, I installed. My system is clean after install. All in all, I do not regret buying this keypad and do recommend it.

UPDATE:I had to revamp this when I had an SSD failure. I used the following and it is now tolerable and I'm even considering a second. If you know the below, you can get it to work reasonably well. If you just want a key combo, you don't need to worry too much about the below stuff.1) Use powertoys to remap scroll lock to the Win+R shortcut. (Also suggest remapping ctrl+scroll lock to scroll lock so you can easily use it, and sometimes it'll go on when the macro screws up) and backslash to pause.2) Create a folder in root (c:) called something short (I have c:\BAT).3) Create batch files within that folder for each key.4) Program each key to run the associated batch file (it'll end up like "[scroll lock][0.3s wait][c][SHIFT+:][PAUSE][b][a][t][PAUSE][1][.][b][a][t][enter])5) You can now easily configure longer scripts and easily change them6) It'll keep changing the keyboard layout so keep an eye on it and keep changing it back.7) TEST AFTER EACH ONE! Make sure the KB language is right!It's *very* painful to set up but if you follow the above it'll take an hour or so, saving you loads of time in future.OLD:This is driving me absolutely insane. Microsoft *insist* on installing English US as a language and it won't let me get rid. The instructions mention a workaround for a language bar bug, but it does not work. I spent over an hour programming this thing today and find that their process doesn't work outside of immediate post-programming testing. I can't program ASCII codes directly, the Windows key doesn't have hold behaviour and I've had to remap scroll lock into a WIN+R combo.It's potentially very useful but the software is beyond dire and I've sunk far too much time (and therefore money) into this nonsense now.Suggestions: Allow direct ASCII coding and allow any key to be held in a combo. This would increase flexibility and get around the limitations. I'll give this one last try when I'm less angry and then it'll get sent back (given I got this from Marketplace on discount, I expect that's what the last poor sod did with this demon device).Update - got this working, just about. The solution was to remap scroll lock to WIN+R and pause/break to a backslash. This got around the keyboard language issues but does not resolve them. I have therefore mapped the keys to execute links, batch files, etc stored in a directory. This means I can simply edit the target shortcut or batch file, rather than fighting with the software again.This solution means the unit can't be moved between systems but that wasn't my use case.My unit was reduced and was about £30 so I was willing to fight with the software a bit. For this, it represents okay value for me.I suggest being very cautious and ensuring this is definitely suited to your use case before purchase. Be prepared to invest significant time in configuration and be prepared to send it back.I've upped it to 3 stars because it now mostly works...

I use this in my studio. Easy to program if you take the time to work it out.I am planing to buy another of these.

This programmable keyboard doesn't support any characters other than those found on the English keyboard. Completely useless for me. Had to pay for the return postage so I lost money because of the seller's failure to mention this fact in the item description.

Very handy. I use it for the macros (rather than as a numeric pad). The software provided is slightly quirky, but you get the hang of it fairly quickly. Most importantly the macros work very well once programmed. Plenty of scope for long macros if required. You can insert pauses too.

Had one already but needed more keys. Tried another make, but not up to scratch. Got 2 of these now and work together well. Need to mess around with setting up each individually, but once set, no problems.

This is a well built product and fairly easy to program. There is one limitation however that has forced me to send the keypad back for a refund...I am a designer and one of the main actions I use is - holding the Ctrl key down while selecting multiple objects with the left mouse button.I was hoping to set one of the programmable keys to "Ctrl" and to hold it down while selecting items but this is not an option for the Elsra. If you hold the Ctrl key down it acts like a single stroke not a "hold down".For this reason alone I've had to return the item.Pity.

Easy to install and use keyboard. Took some time to figure out how to combine needed combinations for Autocad, but after few tries works like magic. Like how soft press keys are. Compared to my regular Logitech is much smoother.Normally I use English US and Lithuanian keyboards, but during installation English international was automatically added to taskbar (not to PC language settings). After PC restart this additional language disappeared and only returns if repeatedly using keys programing program. Which language is in use doesn't make any effect on daily work.All in all good addition for faster work, just takes time to change habits for using commands. Probably only better feature could be if it was wireless, but it is as it is.