MicrosoftType 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'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.