Hey number pad lovers, this is a keyboard we can finally agree on ^3.9%

The Verge - By Antonio G. Di Benedetto - 7/4/2026, 2:00 PM

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I know a vocal group of people who swear by the number pad on their keyboard. And yet, for years I haven’t cared about using one — until I put my hands on the Epomaker RT98. It’s a mechanical keyboard with a charming retro aesthetic, a fun CRT-like screen, VIA compatibility, a nice typing feel, and most importantly, a modular number pad... more