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.

The internet lied to me; they said the Surface 2 Type Cover was compatible with the Surface 4. Well I couldn't get it to work at all! So when payday came I bought the new keyboard. And boy do I Iove it!This keyboard is even better than the Surface 2 Type Cover. I'm someone who types really fast on flat keyboards. And this is about as flat as they come without just becoming non-tactile. It has at least one of each key you need. The keys are illuminated just like the old keyboard. There's a definite difference in texture, but I kinda like it. I used to glide my fingers across the keys while typing, but there's more friction on this one. Keeps you from hitting the wrong key without noticing. The outside feels pretty much the same as the old keyboard, and of course the size fits the laptop as opposed to the old keyboard which was a smaller size. In fact the keyboard helps with that really flimsy feeling that the Surface has; it's got so many hardware features that for it to be as light and thin as it is, feels like you're gonna break it by breathing on it. So get this keyboard cover and that'll take away the pain.- The keyboard cover is very susceptible to coffee spills. If you get coffee on your keyboard cover, make sure to panic and grab the paper towels immediately and then proceed to apply pressure with an irresponsible amount of towels to the surface of the keyboard until it turns a slightly darker color, then place in front of a fan or something until it dries. It'll be fine.- The new keyboard has one of two "height" settings. One is the regular where it's sitting flat on the table, and the other is slightly raised up using a magnet. I don't know why anyone would want this, but I've found it's very useful when you're sitting on an uneven surface and still have to type, like sitting up in bed.- The mouse trackpad is SO much better than the Type Cover 2. It used to be practically unusable. The new one not only works, but is bigger and more compatible with modern gestures like two-finger scrolling, zooming, and hold-for-right-click. Feels nice on the fingers too.- Now, you know how you have the F keys up top that double as some other kind of action, and how you'd have to hold down the function key to toggle any of the F keys? Well you can still do that, but now if you just tap the Fn key you can toggle it to where you can hit the F keys to do F1 thru F12 without having to hold the function key down. It's really useful for people like me who assigned hotkeys to the F keys.- That about sums it up; closing the cover still puts the Surface into sleep mode just like before. I got it in turquoise because I felt I should stop buying stuff in black all the time.