Thanks for the replies.

I use the keyboard and number pad, when I am programming a system and I have the ability to "get comfortable." While it is true it is more space, normally I use the netbook keyboard for the regular service calls.

Using the touch pad mouse can be a pain with dirty hand.

So far, when I have needed to use them, they have come in handy. They don't take up to much room.

Again thanks,

Mike