Reddit mentions of V7 Space Saving Ergonomic Spill Resistant 19 Key USB Numeric Keypad for Windows Desktop PC Notebook Laptop (KP0N1-7N0P) - Black

A Logitech G13 or Razer Tartaurus might meet your needs. Or if you're cheap a USB numpad and using something like sharpkeys or autohotkey to rebind your numpad would probably work.

Spotted this while browsing on Amazon, here's some info:

• The switches are Kailh.
  
  
• The types are Black, Blue, Brown and Red. Blue switches is at $52.50.
  
  
• This keyboard have been around for more than a year.
  
  
• There are a lot of reviews out there for this one, general thoughts are that the keycaps are not high quality, build are solid but the design are a tad wonky.
  
  I ordered one already, shame that it won't ship through weekends although I have Prime.
  
  Also, the RGB version is at $69.99 in case anyone is interest.
  
  Edit: Here's a review on the RGB version and the non RGB
  
  One thing I like about this keyboard is the concept of additional keypad, if you don't like to spend an (absurd) $40 then you can just get a cheap keypad to plug in like this one, bam, you have a (somewhat) full size keyboard.
  
  Also, the keypad that they sell have different switches for you to choose if you buy it separately.

So here's something I've been thinking of lately: buying a USB numpad and using autohotkey or something similar to reprogram keys and make macros. Small mini keyboard for shield/power management, etc. (Poor man's gameboard)

Simplistic solution for the above problem, thoughts?

I'm not an expert on CPUs, but the main factor that applies is the core speed and the number of cores. If you're not gaming or running CAD programs, you shouldn't need the extra cores as far as I can tell. RAM is also fairly important in the work that you're doing. It wouldn't be a step back from what I can tell, mainly because the i5 is a newer model.

In terms of the numbpad, only 15.6" and up will have them. 14" and below won't have them. You can always shop around for an external numbpad, and you actually may find it more comfortable than a regular one. Here's the cheapest, best rated one, and here's a search page for them.

You said that you like the Y40's look, so maybe consider its older brother - the Y50. The only thing about it that you won't like is that it has dedicated graphics (which you won't need). That will add to the weight and make it a pricier machine. Even so, the price is still in your range.

You're not dreaming, I'm just having trouble finding a laptop that:

• is around $1000
  
• has a numbpad (effectively making it a 15.6" or above)
  
• is moderately slim and lightweight (< 4/5 lbs. && ~ 1 in. thick)
  
• has a core speed of around ~2.5-3GHz (4th gen i5 or i7)
  
• has at least 8GB RAM
  
  
  Does that accurately reflect your restrictions / preferences? The only real trouble I'm running into now are the first three bullets. To have a numbpad makes it a 15.6", and to be 15.6", it won't be very light without breaking $1000 easily.
  
  Sorry to not be able to give you another model, but help me out with that one question, could you live with an external numbpad?

Get her an Acer C720 Chromebook and a wireless number pad or get a wired one.

It would suit her needs just fine.

If she really needs windows, still get the 10 key off to the side and pick up an ASUS X200LA.

What about something like this? You could mount it with Velcro-- even paint it.

http://www.amazon.com/V7-Ergonomic-Resistant-Notebook-KP0N1-7N0P/dp/B0060WDI5Q

You can probably use one of the add-on's like they have for laptops surely?

I don't know, but I feel like you could make this work for cheaper.

>Now my question is, if I were to set up a dedicated streaming PC that doesn't have the greatest of PC gaming specs, would I notice a major dip in performance? Or would I see an increase in performance?


Your main computer wouldn't notice any performance difference whether you are streaming or not, since outputting to the capture card of the "Streaming PC" is no different than using another monitor (or in the case of using a splitter, no difference at all).

 

>When setting up the dedicated streaming pc, is it usually easier to just run a remote desktop from your main PC (to adjust settings, etc) or just put it on the second monitor?


It tends to be easier to simply use some form of remote desktop software. I've used software before that binds hotkeys on my keyboard to commands on the "Streaming PC", but it had its bugs. I've since moved onto using one of these for hotkeys: http://www.amazon.com/V7-USB-Numeric-Keypad-KP0N1-7N0P/dp/B0060WDI5Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408168616&sr=8-1&keywords=keypad


For general configuration I use TeamViewer.

 

>I have a Hauppauge HD PVR 2 Gaming edition cap card. Would the PVR2 recognize the pc as an input, or do i have to do the same way i stream my Xbox one (full screen the Hauppauge software, sub-region capture)?


The HD PVR2 will see it as any other input. Whether you need to capture the window of the Hauppauge software, or use the DirectShow device natively in whatever program you prefer (OBS?) is up to the streaming software in question.