You cannot find a better option for a Microsoft Surface Pro keyboard and cover. I have tried several others that I have purchased here on Amazon and have been disappointed. First off, I like that the keyboard doesn't have a separate battery that I have to charge. Second, it is much more rigid than the others that I have tried. This is especially important if you plan to use the Surface on your lap (as you would a laptop). Third, the track pad is responsive and accurate. Others are either too sensitive, creating unintentional clicks, etc. or not sensitive enough. Finally, the keys feel more like a regular keyboard, which makes typing much easier.
I am in love with this keyboard! I bought it in platinum and it is beautiful. It is slightly lighter in color than in the picture, but I actually like that better. When I bought my surface pro 4 a year and a half ago, I didn't want to spend $100 on the keyboard because it sounded like a rip off to me. Instead, I chose to buy a non microsoft keyboard from Moko for $40. The keyboard had been working for me but was never great quality and I was unaware I would have to charge the keyboard separately when I bought it, which was kind of annoying. The Moko keyboard just broke and I decided to invest in this Microsoft typecover instead of spending another $40 on another keyboard that would probably only last a year. It was DEFINITELY worth it. Yes i still think it was overpriced, but if you have the surface pro (which is a beautiful computer), you probably want a nice keyboard to go along with it. This keyboard is miles better in terms of quality in comparison to the knockoffs on amazon and ebay. I love that I no longer have to charge the keyboard, and the keys light up which is great. My typing is much smoother and more accurate than on my old keyboard. The keys are also much quieter than the other brand. Overall, if you're trying to decide if you should get a real microsoft typecover or an off brand, you should go with the real microsoft keyboard. In the long run, you'll probably end up spending just as much buying several other keyboard because they don't last long. I wish I had just gotten the real typecover to begin with so I didn't have to deal with a low quality keyboard all this time.
I bought this for my Surface Pro 3. All the time that I'd owned that unit, as much as I loved it, I would always think to myself how much I hated that keyboard. So much so, that I'd hated using it along with the lousy trackpad. The keys always felt so cramped since there was no separation between them. And the worst thing is while it's magnetically folded up against the bottom of the Surface to prop up the keyboard, it would cover part of the bottom of the screen making touching taskbar icons more difficult. Who designed that? The revamp Keyboard for the Surface Pro line improves and fixes pretty much all issues with the original. The keys are spaced out in island/chiclet style. The go all the way to within 4mm of the edge on each side. The original left a space twice that size. It's also expanded vertically reach closer to the top of the keyboard. This of course necessitate trimming the piece that magnetically attaches to the screen. The bond is now not as strong, but it leaves a nice comfortable space between the bottom of the screen and the keyboard to more easier tap taskbar icons. The moues a 40% larger and feels amazing compared to the original. The backlit keys are much better. They aren't brighter, but there's less light bleed out the edge of the keys somehow making the letters and characters much easier to read. The hollow feel and sound while type is still there, but it seems more rigid and quieter while typing. This made turned the Surface 3 Pro into a computer I like to the computer I love! Thank you, Microsoft, for making the backwards compatible with the Surface Pro 3!
I ended up getting this as a replacement for my Pro 3 because my cat was ripping off the keys of my other keyboard (possibly a cry for attention or me trying to put her on a diet). This one looks and feels really nice. I don’t feel like the key backlight is as strong and the mousepad part also needs more force to click it (or I just got used to it on my old one). The magnetic part does not stay as well, but it got better after the first few times of pushing it up. I love the new options on the Fn keys (screen brightness, volume control). Overall it’s a nice keyboard that works well with my Pro 3 and hopefully I can keep my cat away from it
This cover with keyboard is terrific. I thought I might also need an additional cover when traveling but it turns out the padded portion of my briefcase along with this high quality cover are more than adequate. The keyboard and touch pad have very good responsiveness, and I see in other reviews that the newer spacing of the keys, slight redesign of the touch pad and some other changes make this newer version far preferable. When I'm in my home office, my Microsoft docking station is set up so I switch automatically to the wireless keyboard and mouse I had with my prior Dell desktop., but when I move the unit to other parts of the house, I find this cover with keyboard and track pad are more than adequate.
Feature Product
- Surface Pro Type cover has a new improved design with slightly spread out keys for a more familiar and efficient typing experience that feels like a traditional laptop
- The two button trackpad is now larger for precision control and navigation
- The keyboard is sturdy with enhanced magnetic stability along the fold so you can adjust it to the right angle and work on your lap, on the plane, or at your desk. Since it's designed just for Surface
- Protects and shields the screen from Bumps and Scratches
- Compatible with Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pro. Folds back to prevent unwanted typing
Description
The next generation of Type Cover, made for Surface Pro, offers the most advanced Surface typing experience yet. Surface Pro Type Cover feels and performs like a traditional laptop with a redesigned mechanical keyboard with optimal key spacing for fast and fluid typing, and an enlarged glass trackpad for precision control and navigation. Adding Surface Pro Type Cover to Surface Pro instantly puts a highly versatile laptop in your hands.
I got a janky one at first and my Surface wouldn't recognize it, but literally all I had to do was call the support number in the box and they got me a new one. A+ for customer service and this keyboard/type cover/whatever. It does what it needs to and it's so much more ergonomic than a regular keyboard. I love it! (lowkey sad about not having a number pad tho, but it's chill)
Really was hesitant to drop so much money on a keyboard/cover. I do not regret it, using it right now in fact. Keys feel great compared to lots of laptops, obviously not as great as a full keyboard but that's to be expected. I thought the "alcantra" fabric would be weird, but its actually quite comfy, hasn't gotten dirty yet, I think choosing dark grey/black helps with that.
Not having to deal with recharging a battery or Bluetooth connections is what sold me on this, and it has been flawless in those regards. Highly recommend.
Lightweight, but Great quality, easy to use and to carry everywhere, Allows flexibility (take off / on) with one hand. This is my second purchase as I purchased another laptop for traveling where I don't need to have my personal files (hence help to eliminate id theft). My first type cover has lasted now going on 4 years. I take the (keyboard) type cover off and on everyday, and many times multiple times a day. I take care of my stuff, but at times I need to run out for a quick meeting, and so throw my surface pro with this type cover in my purse and go. It has held up incredibly well, and performs like new.
This is so much better than my original SP3 keyboard. I love the new layout of the keys and their spacing. The Alcantara fabric is fabulous. The mouse touchpad is much responsive and better than the original.
I have used this keyboard for work and gaming (Asphalt 8), and it has been great.
When I ordered my new Surface Pro 6 the keyboard may have been the hardest decision, after storage for the Surface Pro 6.
I first ordered a Signature Type Cover fingerprint keyboard in Alcatara at a premium price, something that seems to be a ghost, and it was. No seller selling that keyboard actually has or ships it and even claim they don't exist....although they're a listed seller. I was disappointed but it went back instantly. I decided Alcantara is what was more important vs. fingerprint scanner on a smooth plastic keyboard so I ordered this.
I got the burgundy Signature Type Cover to go with the black Surface Pro 2, thinking it might be just a little too blingy for me, but low and behold, it looks awesome and works great too. We'll see how well it holds up as some report they get dirty easy and aren't easy or are impossible to clean but for the great prices you can find them for on Amazon, they're a no-brainer.
The fingerprint function is something I use whenever I can on my phone but for now, it appears to have limited use for Windows/laptop. If that changes, it's easy to pick up another keyboard and swap them out, whenever you want!
Fast shipping also!!
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