Targus Wireless Stow-N-Go Keypad AKP01US

Reviews of Targus Wireless Stow-N-Go Keypad AKP01US

1.) I love this keypad!
Reviewed by: Sarah CA
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I have not had any of the problems described by other reviewers. I highly recommend this product!

I will agree that the receiver that plugs into the USB port is a little on the fat side, and makes it a little difficult to use my second USB port, although not impossible.

I'm not sure why people were sitting 3 feet away from their computer using their keypad - I usually have it on my desk next to my laptop, or I sit back in my chair with the keypad in my hand.

The only time I had problems with it picking up what I was typing was when the battery was low. I changed the battery and the problem was solved!

2.) Great Product
Reviewed by: W. Chtd
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We are very happy with the wireless stow n go keypad. Keypad is very comparable to an actual computer keyboard keypad.


3.) Works great!
Reviewed by: honest abe USA
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I have just bought this keypad. It works great and I have had no problems with the operation. After reading the other reviews I wonder if I have the same numeric keypad. I have the wireless Stow-N-Go keypad from Targus.
I have not encountered any of the problems that are discussed in the older reviews. I would highly recommend the product.


4.) Great for the Low Costs
Reviewed by: Matt BR, LA, USA
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This is a great product. I insert a lot of numbers for my job and my lap top line of number just was not working. I am a fast typist but the numbers at the top are not my specialty. I needed something to help me and I found this product. It works perfect. The only thing that I would like improved is the size of the usb connection. It is big and bulky, and once you plug it in you can not fit anything into the usb next to it. I would recommend this product to anyone that needs this type of device. But you may also want to look into a device that allows you to insert multiple usb products too.
Buy the product you will definitely like it.

5.) Not bad
Reviewed by: J. Robertson
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This product works very well and is easy to use. The only draw back I have noticed is that my coworker has the same keypad and we cannot both use them at the same time. If we both have the receivers plugged in, whatever I type shows up on both screens.

6.) Good idea, poor execution for my needs
Reviewed by: working man Georgia
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The concept is good, I love wireless devices as I hate pulling out the tangle of cords in the laptop case. So I was surprised to see the USB extension cable included. My laptop has over&under USB ports, meaning one on top of the other. This USB receiver is too fat to be able to also use my wireless mouse, and it has no additional ports on the body of the keypad to assist here. I don't really want to have to use another cable for a wireless device, and I don't want to have to purchase a USB hub with wires. To boot, the backspace key was sticking. I will return this item.

7.) Be wary of receiver dimensions
Reviewed by: E Moore Baltimore, MD USA
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I just got this product of the box and have noticed it comes with a distinct disadvantage. The USB receiver is both wide and fat, to such an extent a second USB devise cannot be plugged in next to it. I've tested it on both side-by-side and top-bottom USB ports. This is rather frustrating, particularly when my ports are in short supply.

This product does come with a USB extender, which is sized to more standard dimensions and will fit more comfortably with other devises in the ports. Still, I'm disappointed that I need to use and handle wires in order to have this wireless devise perform optimally.

8.) Functional but not Poor Design
Reviewed by: Kermit the Frog Southeast US
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It works as advertised. The idea of wireless is attractive. One less cable to get tangled. But the transmitter size is very large and blocks access to neighboring slots in USB hub. Sometimes response to key presses are a little slow. The transmitter is a bit tight to pull out of the storage space in the back. So I had to use extra force to get it out and I dropped it on the floor. Next thing I know, the transmitter stopped working which means the keypad stopped working.

9.) Not fantastic - better than OK
Reviewed by: DHG USA
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Targus Wireless Stow-N-Go Keypad AKP01US
This is a better than OK product, not great or fantastic. For some reason the left/right; up/down arrows do not work, even when I depress teh NUM LOCK key. When I depress numbers I then have to depress the 'Enter' key; cannot use the down arrow key - like I would in an Excel spreadsheet. I have to admit I am not used to using a keypad such as this.

10.) Acceptable but......
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I've been using this keypad for a couple of years and definitely agree with the range issues mentioned by other reviewers. Within 2 feet seemed to be the working range and anything outside that was iffy. I really like the 00 key that many others don't have. It died when I tried to blow dust from around the keys with compressed air. That shouldn't have happened.

I'm looking for a replacement but it will not be this model.

11.) Mediocre
Reviewed by: versweet Suffolk, VA USA
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I would actually recommend against this item. The range on the keypad either sucks or the item itself is faulty. I can have the keypad in my lap and my laptop less than a foot away and the keypad will skip numbers when I'm trying to calculate or type in a string of numbers. It also seems to independantly turn off the number lock key. Save your money.

12.) Poor Operation
Reviewed by: So it goes. California
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The keypad is unreliable. It often registers only about 2/3 of the keys pressed, and at best still misses a key here and there. The included USB cable must be used to ensure proper performance, which of course defeats the purpose of buying a wireless device. The range varies each time I tried to use it, sometimes it would work a few feet away (the 3.3 ft. range claimed by Targus), but often it had to be within 12 inches of the receiver to work. I actually purchased 2 of these Stow-N-Go keypads and had the exact same problems with both. I give it two stars, not one, because under the perfect conditions it worked all right and for that brief time it was nice to have a wireless device. I'm returning these for a refund.

13.) Skips numbers / USB receiver takes up too much room
Reviewed by: V. B. Rao USA
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I noticed patchy performance. I have a USB wireless logitech keyboard, that works perfectly. On the same desktop, this number keypad is almost non-functional. Will be returning it. The USB receiver is relatively thick/bulky - hence the adjacent USB port on the computer tower is lost due to the size of the Targus USB receiver.

This was my first Targus purchase and its not impressive to say the least.

14.) Terrible purchase
Reviewed by: afd326 Florida
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I highly recommend against buying this item. The keypad skips numbers even with a fresh battery. It has brought me nothing but aggravation every time I attempt to use it!

15.) The range sucks, and that's being very generous.
Reviewed by: dgatwood
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The range on this piece of junk is almost precisely the same range as the length of the cable on their wired keypad. Under ideal conditions (with the extension cable to move it as far from my computer as possible, the average range was approximately 3 feet, 3 inches form the receiver according to my tape measure. Occasionally, it would go as far as five or six feet, but this was sporadic, and would frequently drop out. To regain a connection, you had to move within about two feet of the receiver.

Save your money. You're much better off with a wired keypad if this is your only option. At least those can be easily and reliably extended to about 16 feet with a cable. With this thing, you can't even do that usefully.

I sure wish these manufacturers would stop trying to roll their own crappy wireless hardware. For all your R&D expenses, they will end up with something that has barely a tenth the typical range of Bluetooth. Just build Bluetooth hardware already and stop wasting time designing junk like this. And stop wasting customers' time going to the store, buying junk like this, and returning it as defective as I'm about to do with this one.

Features of Targus Wireless Stow-N-Go Keypad AKP01US

Targus AKP01US Wireless Stow-N-Go Keypad

1.) Wireless freedom - Wireless keypad with unique Stow-N-Go built-in receiver storage is perfect for travel, home and office;
2.) Faster data input - Full-size keycaps for convenient data input; ideal for spreadsheet, accounting and financial applications;
3.) Plug and play connectivity - Simply plug the wireless receiver into your notebook computer's USB slot; no drivers required;
4.) Color - Silver/Black;
5.) Exterior Dimensions - 5.25 x 3.5 x 1;

Package Height x Length x Width: 8.4 in. x 8.4 in. x 6.2 in.
Package Weight: 0.6 lbs.