I know what you meant. I was implying that a 101-105 key keyboard has not been standard for a decade or more.
I would be willing to bet that none of the ten most popular/best-selling computers in the country for the last 5-10 years have had a key that says “break”.
The 10 most popular/bestselling computers in the last 10 years definitely would include the Dell optiplex line that comes standard with a full size keyboard that has a Pause/Break key.
You're talking about laptops which you're right, are probably more popular than desktops, but taking a look right now at a few different laptops near me shows they have break as a function key. Take 3 data points as you will.
I'll take that bet and offer up a break key from my active keyboard if I'm wrong.
I would be willing to bet that none of the ten most popular/best-selling computers in the country for the last 5-10 years have had a key that says “break”.