Keyboards without Numeric Keypad
This page is a selection of high-end compact keyboards loved by keyboard fans, almost with a cult-following. They are very expensive.
2020-07-20 This page is not being maintained, because since 2013, compact keyboards are easy to find.
Ultimate Hacking
Happy Hacking
Leopold FC660C
Vortexgear Race 3
Vortexgear Cypher
Mistel Barocco Split
Vortexgear Poker 3
Filco Majestouch MINILA
Filco Keyboard
Filco is the brand name of the Japanese company Diatec. It's known among keyboard enthusiasts for its high quality keyboards.
Filco Ninja Majestouch-2
The Ninja series feature key labels in front of the keys.
This keyboard also features true N-key rollover. (See: Max Number of Simultaneous Key-Press (N-key Rollover, NKRO, Ghosting))
Filco makes many different models of compact keyboards. Different colors, different Cherry MX mechanical key switches, and some have the key labels printed in front of the keycap instead of on top.
〔see Keyboard Key Switch Mechanisms〕
Noppoo Choc Mini NKRO Keyboard
Noppoo is a Chinese company. They have this model with Cherry MX {blue, red, black} switches.
It features full NKRO over USB, but only 6KRO for Mac.
〔see Max Number of Simultaneous Key-Press (N-key Rollover, NKRO, Ghosting)〕
Matias Mini Tactile Pro
Matias Mini Tactile ProMatias is mostly popular only in Mac community. ALPS Mechanical key switches.
〔see Matias Mini Tactile Pro Keyboard〕
Cheapos
Keyboards Without Numeric Keypad, Under $30
Which is for You?
If you are a programer, i recommend keyboards with physical function keys.
see Why Function Keys F1 to F12 Are Useful
I also recommend keyboard with arrows keys. Without, it'd be hard to play pacman.