As part of my Uni course I have to design things is a 3D environment. The program that we use is Blender 3D and it relies heavily on using the keypad to change viewing angles. Obviously all desktop PC keyboards have these as standard, but laptops are lacking. So I’ve had to get my hands on one of these; a Belkin USB Numeric Keypad.

Having the Belkin USB Keypad means that I can do my 3D design work anywhere as long as I have power. There’s not much to say about this nifty little gadget really, after all it is a keypad. The keypad doesn’t need any drivers installed either, you just plug it in and it is ready to work straight away. The thing I like about the Belkin USB Numeric Keypad is how it’s weight. It feels like a sturdy piece of kit that isn’t going to break if you drop it. This is a good thing if you’re going to be taking your laptop back and forth between different locations. You need to know that any additional gadgets you have to help you with your work are going to be up to the job.

I paid less than £15 for my Belkin USB Numeric Keypad, and I thought it was a bargain. I’m always on the hunt for a good bargain to be honest what with me being a poor student. My workflow has increased since I got this keypad though, and if you’re struggling to cope without one you should seriously consider getting one.