Re: [Sheflug] anyone tried this combined mouse and num pad?

[(Ted Harding) <ted.harding@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 12-Oct-11 10:16:16, Adam Funk wrote:
> Just wondering if anyone has tried this 2-in-1 mouse and
> num pad, or anything similar?
> 
> If so, is it any good, and does it work on GNU/Linux?
> 
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-2in1-Mouse-And-Keypad/dp/B000VRMJ06/
> 
> Thanks,
> Adam

Interesting idea! I don't know the answers to your questions,
unfortunately.

Just one comment: If I'm using a numeric keypad, it is for
rapid reliable entry of numeric data (often in large quantities).
For that purpose, I would want it to stay put and not dodge
around, so that my fingers (which after practice would "know"
where the different digit-keys were) would land reliably on
the intended digits.

I strongly suspect that using this device as a keypad would
tend to cause it to shift a bit between key-presses, resulting
in potentially unreliable data entry, unless the finger action
is accompanied by careful visual scrutiny of where the keys
are at the time.

Best wishes to all,
Ted.

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