ASUS M70/G70: No Number Pad?

[GoodbyeDell]

Is there any way a keyboard with no number pad could fit in the chassis of the Asus M70 or G70?

A couple years ago, finding a 17-inch screen without a number pad was easy as pie. This year, it's almost impossible.

Though I've been scouring the 17-inch models every day for over a week, I didn't notice until today that the G2SG does not have a number pad. I was thrilled about this finding. However, on close inspection, I wouldn't be happy with this model.

My job pays on typing production. No typing means no paycheck. Key size and location are critical for speed. I never use the number pad.

When eyes are not on the screen, no typing occurs. When a small Delete key is surrounded by others on all four sides, I must look down every time to keep from pressing an adjacent key.

Having no number pad can free up at least 2 sides of the Delete key and push it closer toward the far right side, making it easier to find.

I assume the answer is no, but wanted to make sure.

Thanks much,
-GoodbyeDell

[Anewbus]

Hmm, the only 17 inch I see that XoticPC has without a number pad is the AsusG2SG-A1.
I don't know what your budget is as that machine starts at $1977
I don't know that the manufacture can just make any model 17 inch without the numpad. I think the models are pretty much set in stone, but I don't know for sure. I would doubt it though.
If your willing to go to a 15.4 inch you won't find any numpads on those. If your not going to be working on the go a lot and mostly at home or in an office and you need a bigger screen, you could always hook up a desktop monitor to almost any laptop with the right port. (Most have that).

[GoodbyeDell]

I agree; as mentioned in first post, the G2SG appears to be the only Asus 17-inch with no number pad. Because the G2SG has no number pad, it proves that it can be done. I posed the question just in case it might be an option for other Asus models even though it's not mentioned in the build area of the website.

I'm currently on a 17-inch Dell Inspiron e1705 with no number pad. Of all the Dells I've had, this one will always be my fave for design, construction and features. They don't make the e1705 anymore, which is a shame.

It's also sad to see that Dell offers a rainbow of colors with no number pad only with 15-inch displays and does not include the 17s.

I thought long and hard about dropping down to a 15, but in the end decided that I shouldn't have to reduce size, downgrade or go backwards to get features I need.

I made my decision today and am ordering the G70S as we speak.

Thanks much,
-GoodbyeDell

[Anewbus]

Congratulations on your order!!! :)