Microsoft Type Cover for Surface Pro - Black

I own a Surface Pro 3. I already owned the type cover made for the Pro 3, but then I saw that there was a newer one for the Pro 4 that remains compatible with the Surface Pro 3 model. I have always found the type cover for the Pro 3 okay. It did its job, but was nothing to write home about. I figured it was worth a shot to try out the newer type cover to see if it enhanced my experience. I have to say I do not regret this purchase at all. This type cover is a massive improvement over the previous version. The keys are actually spread out on the new version. They also appear to stick up more than the keys on the other type cover. However, because the keys all stick together on the old model, maybe that is just giving me the allusion that they don't stick up as much. Typing on the newer model is much easier! It allows for a natural keyboard motion, whereas with the old model I found myself making typos constantly because the keys were so close to each other. I have to correct my typing far less frequently with the new model. I can also type much faster with the new model. The feel of the keyboard is just fantastic, and I honestly think it is preferable to the built-in keyboard on my HP work computer. The type pad is still a bit flimsy, but it does feel sturdier to me than the previous model. I think the new type cover does improve the lap sitting experience. Overall, visually the new one just looks nicer. Perhaps the back lit keypad gives it a more refined look, not sure. The track pad is now improved with a glass surface. It's much easier to use and is also a bit bigger. The look of it just also adds to the keyboard making this one look less cheap. I bought this in the teal color and think it's a great shade. I am not someone who likes bright and flashy colors, so this is perfect for those who like some color, but not overwhelmingly bright ones. Personally I think this is worth buying. I am not sure how the price compares to other keyboards, but for one specifically made for the Surface Pro devices, it is a great asset to the Surface Pro. I have been using my Surface Pro 3 more since buying the upgraded keyboard. If you were someone with no type cover, you should definitely give this a shot. If you were like me and already had an older model type cover, I think this is still worth considering. For myself, knowing I plan to keep and continue using my Surface Pro 3 for more years, it was worth investing $100 to update the type cover. I have a few cons to point out, but nothing major in my opinion. You do notice oils from your fingers on the keyboard. This is somewhat unavoidable as I notice this on most of the keyboards I use. Also it would be nice if the type cover had somewhere to hold your stylus pen. The build quality could continue to be improved upon for future models so it's less flimsy. But the actual keys feel very solid, as does the track pad. Also it'd be nice if Microsoft included a type cover with the purchase of a Surface Pro since the majority of owners will want a keyboard. Overall I think this is a 5 star product and worth the money.

I’ve had this for a couple of months now, attached to my Surface Pro 4, and I’m happy to say it’s working really well. Pressing the keys gets an immediate response, all keys are working, trackpad is fine (although I rarely use it as I prefer the pen), connection to the SP4 itself is strong, no fading in the color anywhere (I bought the teal). In the interest of full disclosure I don’t use my SP4 every day. Mainly on weekends for several hours, occasionally during the week in the evenings and I’ve taken it travelling for a long weekend. It’s not my “main” laptop due to the screen size but for travel and portability it’s great. Please keep that level of usage in mind when you read this review. The most important thing for me in terms of usage is typing, which feels very smooth, very much like a traditional laptop and I have no problems with the size and layout of the keys. I’ve used the keyboard in my lap and at a table without experiencing any ‘bouncing’ or movement and it seems very sturdy (especially when you consider how thin it is). Aesthetically, I love the color, so pretty! It also feels nice in my hands. That seems like an odd thing to notice about a keyboard, but it really does. In terms of footprint of the keyboard, it’s much slimmer than I expected, surprisingly thin actually. I had already purchased a (rather expensive Kate Spade) laptop pouch that fit the SP4 plus the pen just perfectly, in fact it was designed for it, and while adding the keyboard has obviously increased the depth of the device, I can still use this case. One thing I have been surprised, pleasantly, about is that when I’m not using the SP4 I fold the keyboard cover over the screen and store in a laptop pouch, and not once have I noticed keyboard marks on the screen when I’ve opened it up again. That’s one thing that used to bug me about my old laptop – in certain light you could clearly see the outline of all the keys on the screen. Pleased to say this doesn’t seem to be an issue here! The only real concern I might have in the future is about the corners of the keyboard, since it is so thin. Right now they’re fine, but with extended use I imagine they’ll look less polished. This is by virtue of their location of course so there’s not much that can be done about it. Of course, I haven’t knocked a star off for this because it hasn’t actually happened, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

This replaced the originally ordered keyboard cover for a Surface Pro 5 that had seen better days. This one works beautifully, so much nicer when all of the keys work!

I used this keyboard in my surface pro 7. This is working well but my expectations is much higher than I received my product.

I'm typing my initial impressions on the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover and am impressed with the subtle changes that have been made to this very necessary accessory. In the first place, I want to confirm that this fits the Surface Pro 3 exactly as it should, with no discernible difference in fit from the Surface Pro 3 Type Cover that I had previously used. Some of the salient improvements include the different spacing between keys, the improved stiffness of the backing, and the larger trackpad below the spacebar. At first, it hardly seems that the changes made to the keys could make a difference. After all, the SP3 Type Cover and the SP4 Type Cover are exactly the same width and height (thus there is no additional space utilized in spacing out the keys). Yet, I notice a change in the way the SP4 feels, which personally affects how accurately I type and how comfortable it is to do so, compared to the SP3 keyboard. One obvious difference is the gapping that is now present between the keys--the keys do not feel bunched together on a single plane as they once did but instead are raised above a lower "floor" in the keyboard (note that this does not add to the thickness of the cover itself). I was particularly looking to see if the SP4 Type Cover "bounces" as much as the SP3. It does not, in my opinion. This appears to be an issue that Microsoft took note of and addressed in their latest iteration. The cover still has some flex, but it remains very solid under my large hands as I pound on the keys. Overall, my impression is that this typing on the Type Cover not as satisfying as typing on the very best laptop keyboards, but given some time, it may be hard to notice the difference. One last obvious improvement is in both the size and the surface of the trackpad. It is both wider and taller than the trackpad on the SP3 cover. It has a smooth, glass-like surface (though I'm fairly certain it is not made of glass) and is very responsive. Sliding your fingers over it feels natural and there is a lot more surface area now to do multitouch functions with ease. Despite its increase in size, it does not interfere with or register false clicks as I type. (In regard to its intuitive nature, the cursor/arrow moves about halfway down the screen when moving your finger slowly from the top to the bottom of the trackpad. Moving your finger faster moves the cursor all the way to the bottom when covering the same distance across the trackpad.) As a bonus feature, this keyboard sports an additional key. On the right side near the bottom, just left of the arrow keys is a key with three lines inside a little box. Pressing it brings up the menu that corresponds to the right click of the mouse. You can do this by tapping the trackpad with two fingers simultaneously as well, but this key provides another helpful means of opening that menu. The keyboard still lights up as before, and though both Type Covers have a "Function Lock" key, I never noticed it on the SP3 since it was off to the right. Now it has been moved over to the left next to the "Control" key (as it is on my old laptop), and I found this subtle change to be helpful. All in all, this is a great (and necessary) addition to the Surface Pro 4, and there is much evidence to suggest that this is a useful upgrade for those who already have the Surface Pro 3 Type Cover, especially if they do a lot of typing.

I don't write a ton of reviews but I had to write one for this keyboard on this keyboard, even if I've only had it for a few days now. I have a SP3 and have never been satisfied with the keyboard. Even if it was loads better than the SP2 touch keyboard, the lack of space between keys made it hard to type without looking where I was typing. And the keys themselves were way loud, too springy, and felt cheap, even if the keyboard was flat. I would end up doing all I could to avoid typing on it--even write in my text with the pen...which is pretty fun, I admit, even if it's slow. That was before I spilled Coke on it. But I'm glad I did because it gave me an excuse to get this one. (Thank you subconscious!) Let me just say: The keyboard on this thing is GREAT. It actually feels like a real laptop now. I don't confuse keys and it's a lot quieter. It's really a joy to use my SP3 for typing and not just for drawing. It also is a lot more sturdy, as some have mentioned, and feels of the same quality as the SP3 itself. If you hate the SP3 type cover keyboard, find an excuse to get this one instead. Now the SP3 touchpad. Wow. What a hot mess.It's so terrible unresponsive that I've wondered if I had a defective model. I don't. It just sucks. But with this type cover, no longer do I feel like I have to almost scratch the touchpad to get a response. The glossy surface responds so much better, especially to multi-touch gestures. It feels like I'm using a high-end laptop. Again, build quality is very much on par with the SP3 itself. Just gonna re-emphasize what others have already said: If you have an SP3, get this. It completely breathes new life into your already-awesome machine.

Amazon did an amazing job at delivery, with good packaging and delivery on time. It's been a month since I have used the Microsoft Pro 4 Type cover and it has turned out to be one of the best laptop/tablet keyboards out there. I have tried the old Surface Pro 3 type-cover and Microsoft has really improved in the terms of spread out keys, easy to use controls, really smooth and large touch pad and the stylish texture of the type-cover itself. The magnet is really strong and has held my Surface Pro 4 from falls when it slipped from my hands. The magnetic strip along the fold makes the keyboard even more stable and helps when I was using it on my lap, or unstable surfaces. Furthermore, being a student I have been using the Surface pro 4 on my lap, small desks and other uneven surfaces and have had no ergonomic issues. The cover also acts as a protection for my surface Pro 4's screen and a frictional surface by attaching it other way round to prevent the surface from sliding when it's hinge is all the way up by as I do when taking notes on my surface. The Type Cover has also been durable and easy to clean in instances of small liquid spills (Happened to mine once) or dust. The backlight of the cover are also good with multi-brightness mode which are neither too bright nor too low (Clear at night, not to harsh on eyes). To sum up, Microsoft has done a really good job at the new Type Cover 4 and I would recommend this to not only Surface Pro 4 users (duh) but also to Surface Pro 3 users.

I received a defective type cover, and requested to a refund. I sent in the defective type cover and was refused a refund after they received the defective one I sent back to them. The seller even sent me an email telling me not to bother contacting Amazon support because would not help me either. This was all after receiving the defective type cover and they even waited to send that message about Amazon support after the 30 return window! My suggestion is DO NOT ORDER from this seller!

This is an excellent keyboard for my Surface Pro, great value for money compared to buying from a MS Supplier

Good quality.

Amazing keyboard! I bought this for my surface pro 3, works flawlessly. The keyboard keys are well-improved from the previous version. Track pad by far is the largest improvement. Now its glass and feels a lot smoother to use. Although not quite as good as Mac track pads, but its getting closer. Probably one of the best typing and input experiences you can get on a windows device. Very comparable to the top ultra book keyboards. I would say its even better than the XPS 13 keyboard and track pad. Overall although a little pricy, it is a must have for any surface owner, and you are looking into getting a better typing experience with the older surface pro 3, it may be worth an upgrade.

La Surface Pro 4, es un gran dispositivo, pero, es un hibrido, por lo que, para sacarle todo el jugo posible, este teclado es el compañero ideal. Se conecta mediante unos pines magnéticos en unas entradas ubicadas debajo de la Surface Pro. Este teclado, es original de Microsoft, y es compatible, -aparte de la Surface Pro 4-, con la Surface Pro 3. 👍👍PUNTOS POSITIVOS👍👍 -Es un teclado ergonómico: La separación de teclas, y su mecanismo de tijera, hace que escribir con el, sea muy cómodo. -Es retroiluminado: Algo muy bueno por si necesitamos escribir en un espacio con poca luz o a oscuras, podemos regular el iluminado de las teclas con el mismo teclado. -El Touchpad esta excelente, tiene un tacto muy suave, se siente como cristal con terciopelo, la precisión es también muy buena, y podemos hacer sin problemas, los gestos de Windows 10. -Es suave al tacto al estar construido en terciopelo. -Nos sirve para proteger la pantalla del Tablet, al estar conectado mediante los pines magnéticos. P.D. Los teclados que se venden en Amazon MX están en Ingles, por lo que recomiendo que, al configurarla, pongan la distribución de teclado en Ingles Internacional, pues, así, con Alt Derecho+N podremos escribir la Ñ.

Comprei para conectar em microsoft surface pro e tinha ficado na dúvida se daria certo. Deu certo e está funcionando satisfatoriamente. O antigo que eu tinha possuía um cabo para recarregar, não era original. Esse que acabei de comprar, basta encostar no surface pro e funciona perfeitamente. Arrisquei meu dinheiro na compra, porque na descrição não estava claro se funcionaria com microsoft surface pro 7, e deu certo.