I’m a programmer and spend way too much time typing, here’s my 2 cents on numpads
You have to move further whenever you reach for the mouse, which is bad for your shoulders over time
You get less space for a mouse on smaller desks which is annoying for KB+mouse games
Alpha keys being off-center is also bad for posture over time.
If I used a numpad it would probably have to be on the left side but honestly I’ll realistically move over to a split setup like the one in the other comment before I get a numpad. Until then, 65/75% keyboards ftw.
I have a split keyboard, but it includes a num pad. To be fair I was mostly kidding. I realize there are as many opinions on the keyboard as there are people. I also write code occasionally for work, but I wouldn’t sacrifice num pad for space.
My keyboard doesn’t even have a numlock. Your’s is not the correct answer after all.
TKL? That’s your own fault for buying a defective keyboard that’s missing a whole section just because of aesthetics.
I’m a programmer and spend way too much time typing, here’s my 2 cents on numpads
If I used a numpad it would probably have to be on the left side but honestly I’ll realistically move over to a split setup like the one in the other comment before I get a numpad. Until then, 65/75% keyboards ftw.
I have a split keyboard, but it includes a num pad. To be fair I was mostly kidding. I realize there are as many opinions on the keyboard as there are people. I also write code occasionally for work, but I wouldn’t sacrifice num pad for space.