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My big fear would be that the same thing would happen that happens with vim: you get so used to it that you resent its absence. With Vim I can at least enable some kind of mode in many typing environments, but if I started loving the Svalboard itd mean that I could never use laptops again without feeling at least a bit annoyed.

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Datahand user, for me switching back and forth between the DH and a regular keyboard (a Thinkpad for the most part) is not a problem at all. It doesn't even feel particularly annoying, I think it's because it almost feels like a different input device category. Kind of like playing the same game on the Steamdeck with controller input and then later on the desktop with keyboard and mouse. I might prefer one but I am fine with the other too.

BTW, I've played about 15K matches of my favorite MOBA on the Datahand, works surprisingly well for that, I imagine the Svalboard would too.

Laptops have tradeoffs, just like all other mobile devices.

I don't avoid using an ultrawide monitor at home, because sometimes I have to use a phone that fits in my pocket.

Honestly, you can maintain laptop muscle memory if your hands are not so injured you can't tolerate the laptop.

I use a laptop keyboard every so often. It isn't my 1st choice, but for light work it's fine.

It is indeed very painful, but solution is simple - always bring your keyboard. It's easier with low profile splits than with Svalboard though.

My Ferris Sweep fits into an 2.5" SSD travel case.

As a datahand user I can tell you that is indeed the case. But 99% of the time (likely more) I’m typing at home.

Why deny yourself the pleasure of a nice typing experience the majority of the time?

you will never forget QWERTY, so it's just a little annoyance once in a while.

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