Number pads are handy in computing, but when it comes to laptop keyboards, there’s rarely space for them – heck, even some desktop keyboards (tenkeyless) do away with them these days. However, a new Kickstarter is offering a nifty innovation on this front by bringing number pad functionality to theMacBook. Or more specifically, to the MacBook’s trackpad.
Nums number pad is an ultra-thin number glass film that comes with an application powered by patented algorithms. It transforms your trackpad into a number keyboard, it launches your favorite apps and websites with just a swipe, and it protects your trackpad from scratches. Nums - Smart Number Pad for MacBook. By GHC DESIGN on 2014-08-16 In Video. On the road with your Apple Macbook and urgently need to use Blender? You definitely need a numpad Please watch: 'Domio pro: a game changer in helmet audio and communication| Scribit: turn your wall into a.
Is essentially a thin sliver of glass which is crafted to fit exactly on top of your MacBook’s trackpad, and it’s overlaid with a full number pad grid – including a host of extra calculator buttons. Once fitted on the trackpad, you just need to install and fire up the companion app, then you can use the full range of number pad functionality. Plus the good news is that the glass film (which is 0.26mm thick) doesn’t affect the normal use of your trackpad. In fact, it actively protects the trackpad, being a scratchproof material.
Furthermore, there’s an added bonus in the ability to customize the individual ‘keys’ to launch certain apps, favorite websites and activate keyboard shortcuts. Light in the darkness It’s also worth noting that the symbols on the Nums glass use metallic ink, allowing them to reflect the light from the screen so they’ll show up even in a dimly lit environment. Currently, Nums has early bird orders starting at $32 (£25, AU$42), which is for the 13-inch MacBook Air, 12-inchMacBook, and 13-inch and 15-inch RetinaMacBook Pro version. Those wanting the 15-inch MacBook Pro 2016 variant will have to cough up $45 (£35, AU$59). You can get one shipped worldwide, and the accessory is expected to be available next month. The Kickstarter has almost reached the halfway point of its funding goal, having netted $22,000 (£17,000, AU$29,000) of a $50,000 (£39,000, AU$65,000) target.
Is this the sort of innovation that might inspire Apple regarding its next line of MacBooks? Hey, it's happened before; just look to the Touch Bar and then back to Lenovo's. Via. These are the bestMacBook deals you can get right now.