Wireless keyboard has NO NUMBER PAD.

I will be buying a Mac mini in a few days and had planned to get the new Apple wireless keyboard to go with it. But it has no numeric pad. I need the expanded keyboard and I like wireless, so should I get the earlier Apple wireless keyboard that has it? Or is there another supplier that would be a better choice for my new mini with the latest OS? Thanks.

I ended up finding my solution at Frye's, a desktop set from Gear Head. It's Bluetooth and has the white glossy look of classic Mac hardware, and thus matches my Apple Remote nicely. They keyboard is a bit like a laptop, so don't expect the feel of a normal heavier keyboard. It does have a full key set, with the sole exception of a separate Eject key - if you hold down F12 it performs that action for you. The mouse is a bit small, but considering use with a mini as a media center, it is fine for sitting on an end table next to my remote. The only problem I've had with Bluetooth's performance in any sense is a latency when reconnecting after a long idle - you have to be patient. On the whole I am very pleased I found this product and it fulfills exactly what I wanted. I can certainly use it halfway across my house.

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Hi Rastapote, and welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I understand that you are having a problem with the numeric keypad on your HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC. This is a business Notebook and you would get the best answer to your question on the HP Enterprise Business Community forum as they deal with the Business products.
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I worked on behalf of HP.

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