Boost Typing Comfort and Accuracy with the Goldtouch Elite Keypad
Boost Typing Comfort and Accuracy with the Goldtouch Elite KeypadWhen you’re stationed at your desk for several hours, pain and discomfort creep into your back, shoulders, and hands. While switching out your traditional flat keyboard for an ergonomic one can alleviate many of those problems, there’s still room for improvement.
That’s why we’d recommend having a separate keypad on your desk for moments of data-heavy work. Introducing the Goldtouch Elite Numeric Keypad, a companion for the Elite Keyboard to maximize your comfort while working.
Read on as we explain its key features and how a keypad can reduce pain and boost productivity at work.
Why is having a separate keypad recommended?
With most traditional flat keyboards, a numerical keypad comes built-in. It’s usually to the right of the main keyboard layout. While it’s convenient, it causes you to position your mouse further away from your body, off to the side. After all, there’s only so much room on your desk!
The result is an unnatural seated position, where your arm extends too far out to the side. Over time, this can cause shoulder impingement, a repetitive strain injury (RSI) where the shoulder tendons rub against the bone and cause pain that may take months to heal.
A separate keypad is movable. When paired with a shorter, split keyboard, you can swap it out for your mouse when you’re not crunching numbers. Your mousing arm now rests at a more comfortable angle so you don’t overstretch. When you’ve finished with your calculations, simply switch your mouse back.
An ergonomic workspace should be customizable. A separate keypad like our Elite Numeric Keypad gives you the flexibility to change your setup depending on the work you’re doing.
Elite Numeric Keypad key features and benefits
What makes our Elite Numeric Keypad the ideal choice for your ergonomic workspace?
Sleek and comfortable companion
Our standalone keypad pairs with our Elite Keyboard for a cohesive look on your desk. It has a sleek, low-profile design with full-size keycaps and includes function keys. You can stack them side-by side for when you have a data-heavy workload and switch it for your mouse when it’s not in use. You can also simply place the keypad in a place that is most convenient for you and your workspace. For ambidextrous users this could mean placing the keypad on the left side of the keyboard and the mouse on the right side, or vice versa.
Effortless connection
This is a wired keypad so there’s no hassle with pairing it to your devices–just plug and play. It connects to your PC or Mac device via the included USB-C to USB-A cable. Just have USB-C ports? No problem. You can use your own preferred USB-C-to-C cable instead, as the device is natively USB-C ready.
Multiple device compatibility
Switch between your PC and Mac devices easily without having to purchase another dedicated keypad. Use the toggle switch on the top of the keypad to swap between PC and Mac functionality.
Tactile feel
We’ve included mechanical keys in our keypad to give you a satisfying sound and feel when typing. Industry-leading Cherry MX Red switches offer a smooth and tactile experience, perfect for comfortable, quick keystrokes that don’t restrict or distract you from your work.
Multifunctional keys
For both PC and Mac users, we’ve crammed as much functionality into this keypad as we can to maximize productivity while you work. There are Function and Num Lock buttons that change the use of some of the keys to common operators and navigation keys.
Who benefits from the Elite Numeric Keypad? Real-world use cases
An ergonomic keypad can reduce pain and make number-heavy work a breeze. But adjusting to a new setup can feel strange in the beginning. To help you see yourself using a separate keyboard and keypad, here are some real-life situations where standalone peripherals make sense.
Accountants and Data Analysts
If you’re working with numbers all day, using a dedicated keypad makes work quicker and more comfortable. Inputting numbers into databases and spreadsheets can take a long time, so it’s important to keep the correct posture while typing. Move your keypad close to your body to minimize strain. Tactile mechanical keys mean more accurate entries, too.
Graphic designers and Architects
When you’re working with multiple peripherals, it’s important to have them where you need them on your desk. You’re drawing with a graphic tablet, designing with your mouse, and you need to input dimensions or other detailed measurements. This involves a lot of swapping so a standalone keypad keeps things ergonomic without taking up much room.
Remote workers
People who work 100% remotely, or even spend time both in the office and on the road, may use multiple devices. Working efficiently and comfortably is a priority but can feel trickier when you’re changing up your working area. The Elite Keypad is compact for easy transport and has a removeable cable. Working on a PC desktop at the office but moving to your Macbook when traveling? Our keypad effortlessly swaps from PC to Mac simply by plugging it in and toggling the switch on the top.
In summary
Creating an ergonomic work area is simple thanks to our standalone Elite Numeric Keypad. You can swap your mouse when doing heavy data work and switch it to your PC or Mac with zero hassle–just plug it in.
If you work with numbers regularly and need a sleek setup that’s comfortable and helps you do your best work, pair this with our Elite Keyboard for a true ergonomic workspace.
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