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    Good usb numeric keypad for m11x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ebondefender, Aug 9, 2010.

  1. ebondefender

    ebondefender Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all,

    I recently installed good old FFVII, the PC edition, on my m11x. However, much to my chagrin and dismay, it requires a numeric keypad for the controls by default. Thankfully I got around this by using a standard Logitech gamepad and remapping the controls once the game started. Anyone know of a good brand of number pad to get for a laptop like this? Ideally, I like to type my numbers on those when handling math or bills as well as gaming. Just curious about your thoughts. ^_^
     
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    surfxombie Notebook Evangelist

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    Thing I have found...
    ... USB keypads have a different layout to standard keyboard, this is annoying
    ... it activates the NUMLOCK popup on your screen which can flip games out
     
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    Ahh, IC. I think I have my old, spare IBM PS/2 Dos keyboard lying around. I may hook that up with a USB "cheater" just for nostalgic purposes/to try the keypad out. :> Thanks though! This ought to by noisy as heck...mwahahaha
     
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