If you toggle `File -> User Preferences -> Input -> Emulate Numpad` you can have the usual number keys work like the numpad. I actually prefer it that way to so

If you toggle `File -> User Preferences -> Input -> Emulate Numpad` you can have the usual number keys work like the numpad. I actually prefer it that way to so I can change the camera without having to move my hand all the way to the right of the keyboard.