Just push any number 0 through 9 on the watch, and it’ll blink out the current time using small LEDs mounted into the face of each button. The display supports both 12- and 24-hour time modes. A press of the pound sign shows the date, using the same blinking LED method.

The chunky buttons are supposed to be reminiscent of a computer keyboard, but to me they look more like an old pushbutton phone. Either way, it’s definitely a unique design, and I’m pretty sure the guy standing next to you won’t be wearing one.

You can get the Keypad watch in dark blue or ivory with blue LEDs, brown or black with white LEDs, or grey with red LEDs. I particularly like the brown and grey ones as they look very militaristic to me.

They’re available now at Watchismo now for $89.99 (USD) each. Just don’t try to do any math with one – you will fail.

In an age where we are trying to eschew some keys on keyboards, Lavatelli has decided to come up with this keypad. It will revolutionize retirement communities everywhere. Each of the 16 buttons has it’s own emoticon, so now your grandparents can blast you with smiley faces with abandon.

There’s no word on pricing or release date, and the above photo is a concept, so we still have hope that it will never be produced.

[via Geek.com via DVice]

It took a while to get through the FCC, but the Cropmark LMP Bluetooth Keyboard is finally on sale. The wireless numeric keypad looks just like something you’d buy directly from Apple. In addition to numbers, you get a bunch of extra keys, including F13-F17, page down, page up, and delete keys. It also comes with a linkage bar allowing you to easily snap it to a stock Apple Bluetooth Keyboard. The keyboard will set you back $39.99 (USD) and it won’t work with your iPad or Windows machines; it’s only for Macs.

[via Ubergizmo]

According to the FCC, this LMP Keypad is Bluetooth keypad that connects to your regular iMac keyboard. It’s designed to be almost identical to the original Apple keyboard, so it should look like one solid device, albeit with a bit of a ridge where they connect. We’ve no word on pricing or availability yet, but I for one will say that I’m happy to see it coming to the market.

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You can map those buttons to anything you want. The thumb D-Pad can be mapped to directional controls if you want or can be used as a modifier to increase the number of commands that can be bound to the keypad.

The key mapping can be changed on the fly and programming software for the Nostromo is included with the device. The shape of the Nostromo is ergonomic for comfort with extended gaming sessions and the macros that can be bound to the keypad can have an unlimited number of characters. The new Nostromo will ship on 11/29 for $69.99 (USD), and you can order one over at the Razer website.

With this nifty Smart Pad peripheral from Speed, you can add not only an external numeric keypad to your laptop or desktop, but one that works as a true multitouch input device. The compact Smart Pad plugs into any available USB port, and ships with software which lets you start using multitouch gestures to control window movement, mouse buttons, image zooming, scrolling, and other interactions with your computer. The touchpad can support 1, 2 and 3-finger gestures, many of which work with all programs.

There are also a number of specialized gestures that work with popular programs like the MS Office suite and Adobe Acrobat. No word on whether or  not there’s any multitouch drawing apps that’ll work with the Smart Pad, but I’m hoping that somebody will hack one together since the hardware could certainly support it.

Just keep in mind that these early drivers pictured below are in Korean, but I’m hopeful the final version ships with English software.

The Smart Pad’s specs say it works with Windows XP/Vista, though, so I’m not sure if there are any compatibility issues with Windows 7, which has native multitouch support. The device ships this November and is available for pre-order over at Brando for $40 (USD).

At $49.99, the add-on may seem a little expensive, particularly when most gamers gravitate toward voice-communication in online gaming, but sometimes a little typing is necessary. The keypad can also be used with the PS3′s web browser, which is where it’s likely to be most helpful. Unlike the Xbox 360′s Chatpad, which fits into the bottom of the controller, Sony’s keypad nestles into the top.

Sony’s wireless keypad is set for release December 15 and can be pre-ordered at Amazon. If you simply can’t wait, you can get one at Play-Asia right now for $49.90. If you could afford a PS3, you might just have the cash to burn.

Well the good news is that Microsoft has confirmed that the device will be hitting stores next week, on or about September 4th. The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit snaps onto the bottom of your controller, and costs just 30 bucks. The keypad also features backlighting, which makes it much easier to converse in the dark. It also ships with its own headset, I’m guessing because the standard Xbox Live one won’t fit.

[via Kotaku]