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The more you throw non-dismissable ads in my face about the unwanted SPen and force me to tap through them at teh rate of 1 slide every 2 seconds you bundled with my tablet, the more firmly it's name becomes "💩"Pen in my mind; and the less likely I am to ever try using it for anything. The odds that it will remain wedged into it's slot in the box until such time that along with the tablet itself it is recycled as e-waste is growing every day.
In conclusion, the $20 or so of my employers money you wasted by forcibly including the pen would have been better spent giving me a $0.01 per hour raise.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason?
Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful?
--Zachris Topelius
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Dan Neely wrote: The odds that it will remain wedged into it's slot in the box until such time that along with the tablet itself it is recycled as e-waste is growing every day.
I had a Samsung tablet that came with the pen several years ago. I used the pen maybe a couple of times when the tablet was new, but never found a compelling reason to use it on an on going basis.
Keep Calm and Carry On
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Now now, Samsung just knows you better and knows that you will get a sudden urge to do some creative drawing one day 
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I keep four scattered around close to hand. Paid extra for the S-Pen models, because they have more memory than non S-pen ones, so are a bit more responsive. Never found use for the pen. Bought tri-fold folios for comfortable handling purposes, and use them for reading and research off and on all day. The bluetooth is very useful, paired with the home, office, or auto audio system buss. They seem to hold up reasonably well. Had to replace the battery in one 2016 model, but that was on me, from leaving it charging 24/7. I've had no issues with samsung crapware. They play well with HD homerun too
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I need to keep mine flat since to fit it on teh desk at a convenient location my work laptop overhangs it by several inches.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason?
Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful?
--Zachris Topelius
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Dilbert and Go Comics are available again. Just about time too, I was starting to have withdrawal symptoms.
Keep Calm and Carry On
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I just follow my RSS feed. I hadn't even noticed it hadn't updated anything in a few days. And now there's a tiny backlog that appeared suddenly. No big whoop.
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I ended up buying 3 keyboards and like them all. But decided on the Das Pro 6 with Cherry MX Blue switches. What I mean by decided is that I wired up the keyboard through my desk to the back on my computing rig or Dell 5820.
Das Pro 6
I don't really care for the key lettering on the Das Pro 6, where the special symbols are not lighted up and hard to see, but I guess I can think of this as 1/2 the ultimate keyboard, where all the keys are blank. Like on the number keys, I'd rather see the symbols because I use them for coding than the numbers. I wish this keyboard had a socket for the cord, so I can switch keyboards for other task, or was wireless with a built-in battery pack like the Logitech MX keys for business. After using this keyboard for a couple of weeks, I got spoiled by the light up keys, and the feeling of the switches which is very .... say confirming that I pressed the key and registered a click.
Das Pro 4
I bought this one on Ebay for a good price. It's a return from retail or brick and mortar store, where they fix any problems, test and repackage the board, then sell it at a discount. It has the Cherry MX Brown switches, which are much softer and quiet. The keys don't light up, but has the traditional key symbols. I typed on it for a couple of hours, but it was too late and I had already been spoiled by the Das Pro 6 and could not adopt the Das Pro 4. I like the Das Pro 4, and will keep it for when I work on other computers, and just plugin and type away. The Cherry MX Brown switches have the same amount of travel, but are much softer feeling at the bottom, and seem to bounce back faster.
Logitech MX Keys for Business
Sort of a new technology keyboard, in terms of switches. I think it's a membrane switch, with very little key travel, and a high tension rate on bouncing back. It's got a builtin battery pack, lighted keys and all the symbols. You can use one USB receiver and bond the keyboard and mouse together for a single channel of communications. This keyboard was hard to get use to, but once I did, I really liked it. It was hard to decide on which one to use versus the Das Pro 6. Typing on it was very different, such as fingers sort of slipping and sliding because the keys are like Chicklets, that candy coated gum and it's hard to get a feel for the keys. But like all keyboards, it just takes time to get use to. But combine this keyboard with the Mouse 3S and it's a powerful combination to have, and makes an excellent system.
Next for DAS
I think next year, there are going to be some really nice keyboards. I spoke to the marketing manager at Das in Austin TX, and they have a new board coming out in Q1, that will be their MAC board but for PC, and will be bad ass. And then next whey will release a wireless keyboard, with battery pack and transmitter. I would enjoy having a thinner keyboard that is mechanical, wireless and lighted with just white light.
Conclusion
My old keyboard, a Microsoft Elite that I wouldn't let go of for over 18 years was really nice. But I'm glad I tossed it in the trash and got new ones. Does it make me a better coder? well no not really but it makes coding more fun now and I'm not missing spaces when I hit the spacebar. It was basically the last part of my workstation or rig upgrade, and was needed badly. Guess one can get really into it and find the perfect keyboard, which I couldn't find yet, but it will be here soon. I like mechanical keys, and will stick with them for my desktop rigs. I don't care much for Notebook computer keyboards.
Hope that helps ... if you decide to upgrade your keyboard. Sort of give you an idea of what's out there beside the mainstream stuff.
If it ain't broke don't fix it
Discover my world at jkirkerx.com
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I have a Das Model S Professional with Cherry MX Browns. Basically the Pro 6 without the fancy stuff (no lighting, no media controls, usb-a hub instead of usb-c, flip feet instead of screw-in). Feels great. Definitely my favorite at the moment, and if I ever want the bells and whistles I'll probably get the Pro 6 or whatever it's called then.
The only other brand I haven't tried that I want to is Filco. I've heard good things but never had the chance to type on one.
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I almost bought a Filco, but they are sold out. Designed in Japan, made in Taiwan. All the Filcos left are in the $200 range now with shipping from Japan.
If it ain't broke don't fix it
Discover my world at jkirkerx.com
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I've got a Filco Majestouch Tenkeyless with Cherry MX Browns. It's fine - the problem with it is that (for me) MX switches (and most MX compatibles) just aren't that great for typing. I'd say my favourite switches are probably the ALPS style switches in my Matthias TactilePro - those have got a much nicer feel, IMO.
Having said that, I've got some Kailh Box Pinks ready to go into another, hot-swap keyboard - I'm hoping they've got more weight and tactility than other MX compatibles...
Java, Basic, who cares - it's all a bunch of tree-hugging hippy cr*p
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May I please inquire why your site requests a "certificate for authentication" and what such a certificate is as I do not know other than from web search which as near as I can discern is merely a kind of user ID issued to permitted users but as I am a first time visitor requesting such makes no sense as near as I can discern.
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I will never, ever go back to a rubber dome keyboard. Mechanical only for me.
I love the click and the noise. And I love having each finger be able to tell exactly when the keypress is registered.
Too bad I can't get a mechanical keyboard on my favorite laptop.
The difficult we do right away...
...the impossible takes slightly longer.
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I had to look up what a rubber dome keyboard was ...
That keyboard in the movie with Bruce Willis, Live free or die I think. When the girl shows up at the Gas Junction in WV and breaks out that keyboard, and starts hacking away. Suppose if I was parachuting into a hot location, that would be the keyboard of choice.
Didn't know that some desktop keyboards are rubber domed as well, my bad. 
If it ain't broke don't fix it
Discover my world at jkirkerx.com
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My first loved keyboard, was of course the IBM that everyone talks about, but that I cannot think of the model name. Those keycaps had a metallic feel to them. EDIT: It was the original IBM Model M keyboard! That used a kind of technology called buckling spring, where a small spring was used to produce the click and give that oh so perfect feel.
The difficult we do right away...
...the impossible takes slightly longer.
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Yup - the Model M (now made by Unicomp) is still a king of keyboards...
Java, Basic, who cares - it's all a bunch of tree-hugging hippy cr*p
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I bought a Lenovo ThinkPad primarily to get the good keyboard (and great display).
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I recently got a configurable keyboard: Glorious GMMK 1 Full Size + Glorious Keycaps + original Cherry MX blue transparent switches. Got to love that tactile feel to the keys... and those waves of rainbow lighting gently sweeping across it (and the matching mouse, a Glorious Model O)
Afterwards I realised the keyboard has a Scroll Lock key and a little light for it, but it somehow does not seem to support it, i.e. the Scroll Lock light never comes on (this was mentioned in a review too, which I then found). This doesn't bother me really, because I came to realise I have never used it. Has anyone else here?
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Older KVM switch, still in use, requires Scroll-Lock, Scroll-Lock, Spacebar to bring up menu (5 systems on the KVM). Also has push buttons on the rack mounted unit. Other than that, I don't recall using it.
>64
Some days the dragon wins. Suck it up.
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I have a Logitech K350 and the Scroll Lock is an Fn-key option on the Pause/Break key.
The only thing I know Scroll Lock does is that, when used in Excel, it changes the action of the cursor keys to pan the sheet around instead of moving between cells. I've never found a use for doing this!
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My MSI Vigor GK20 works pretty well - and at £25, it wouldn't be the end of the world if I decided I didn't like it. 
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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I have had a Das Keyboard 4 Professional MX Blue "clicky" keyboard for the last three years. I would recommend it to anybody.
It replaced my IBM PS/2 keyboard from 1987 "The Best Keyboard in the World"; it cost me 1 Gulden but even it gave up the ghost after 32 years.
Long live quality.
Andy
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My personal opinion for coding or any heavy review/typing is a split keyboard. I use the KinesisGaming and it has been an amazing improvement. The next level up of split keyboards are at a price point beyond what I am willing to spend at the moment. Although, editing outside of an editor that allows the use of JKHL and other shortcuts probably should push me to go next level. Reaching for those arrow keys is like slamming on the breaks at 90 miles per hour.
Shortly after I improved my development speed significantly by not using the mouse for anything other than casual use of the computer or an editor, the realities of the strain on the body of holding your hands together on a keyboard for extended periods of time started to kick in. This basically restores the physical strain to that of someone who keeps their left hand on the keyboard and their right hand on the mouse 90% of the time.
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That keyboard is hardcore.
I got carpel tunnel in 2003 from a bad desk and keyboard setup, and it took years to shake it off and heal. Took up wood working and made some new custom ergonomic desks and got some keyboard trays that can push in and out and go up and down. Now I rest my hands on the tray and just let my fingers move.
I tried ergonomic keyboards and it improved my typing skills, but one day I used a straight keyboard and I was able to jam faster and it was more comfortable, so I stayed with straight keyboards.
I tend to use both the mouse and keyboard, finding myself CTR-C, CTR-V, CTR-S SHT-TAB often.
If it ain't broke don't fix it
Discover my world at jkirkerx.com
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