Indeed, in portable mode it'll be hell to type. But for some server maintenance (ssh, service start / stop, read log) and database / app designing it won't be much of a problem.

I must say for programming or office related workstation, a non-joystick version will be better. But if we want a lite programming pc that's able to be docked that can also act as multimedia and gaming, it's suitable.

Well if the controller can be detached (maybe nintento patented them?) like switch it'll be awesome.