Keyboard for 50cm wide sliding draw?

[biancahatfield]

I am looking to buy a computer desk, but the sliding keyboard drawer is only 50cm wide - what size keyboard would I need to get? Would I still be able to get one with a numpad? Keep in mind I am also going to have a mouse next to the keyboard. I am in Melbourne, Australia. Thanks

 

[hang-the-9]

Well, you would need a keyboard that is less than 50 cm. how much less, depends on how much space you want for your mouse. You can find dimensions of keyboards in the product specs. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-KU-0833-Wired-Keyboard/dp/B005EOWBHC

You probably will not be able to use a keyboard with a number pad unless you get a compact one. Something like this http://www.coolermaster.com/peripheral/keyboards/masterkeys-pro-m-white/ but keep in mind that those have some functions not in the exact spots, like the directional arrows are in the numpad and not separate.

This is nice if you don't care about the numpad or can just use a separate USB one when you want and keep it in another area https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC1WNPT/ref=twister_B07CLC47ZJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 or https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tenkeyless-Programming/dp/B0789J3JQJ/ref=lp_15272077011_1_5?srs=15272077011&ie=UTF8&qid=1530293317&sr=8-5 if you like colors.

 

[biancahatfield]

Well, you would need a keyboard that is less than 50 cm. how much less, depends on how much space you want for your mouse. You can find dimensions of keyboards in the product specs. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-KU-0833-Wired-Keyboard/dp/B005EOWBHC

You probably will not be able to use a keyboard with a number pad unless you get a compact one. Something like this http://www.coolermaster.com/peripheral/keyboards/masterkeys-pro-m-white/ but keep in mind that those have some functions not in the exact spots, like the directional arrows are in the numpad and not separate.

This is nice if you don't care about the numpad or can just use a separate USB one when you want and keep it in another area https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC1WNPT/ref=twister_B07CLC47ZJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 or https://www.amazon.com/DREVO-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tenkeyless-Programming/dp/B0789J3JQJ/ref=lp_15272077011_1_5?srs=15272077011&ie=UTF8&qid=1530293317&sr=8-5 if you like colors.

Thanks so much! It seems 50cm might be too small. Not sure it's doable. Thanks again

 

[biancahatfield]

Hmmm now I'm considering getting a desk without a sliding drawer and buying one to install myself. Any thoughts? Recommended or not? Ta!

 

[The Original Ralph]

i have a feeling you're over thinking this - most keyboards are 17-18 inches, 50CM = 19.68 inches

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[biancahatfield]

i have a feeling you're over thinking this - most keyboards are 17-18 inches, 50CM = 19.68 inches

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Yeah but I need to put a mouse next to it