

The larger keyboard offers more room for hands to roam, and allows ever-so-slightly larger keys, measuring 0.72 inch square instead of the 0.7 inch square of the older Type Cover. The larger size is due to the new tablet's larger, 12-inch display and broader 3:2 display aspect ratio, but the effect on typing comfort is pronounced. Measuring 8.6 by 11.6 by 0.19 inches (HWD), the Surface Pro Type Cover is larger overall than the previous Type Cover, which measures 7 by 11 by 0.22 inches. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini Review In many respects, the Surface Pro Type Cover ($130.58 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) retains the best aspects of its predecessors, with backlit physical keys, an integrated trackpad, and function keys preset to call up Windows 8 functions for faster navigation of the interface. This time around, Microsoft has ditched the touch-sensitive Touch Cover, combining its selection of bright colors with the greater functionality of the original Type Cover. Previous-generation Surface tablets had two keyboard covers to choose from: the colorful Microsoft Touch Cover and the sturdy, but more capable Microsoft Type Cover. Part protective screen cover, part keyboard and mouse, the Microsoft Surface Pro Type Cover ($129.99) provides a very laptop-like experience for the new tablet and offers a level of productive capability that most tablets can't match. Right alongside the new Surface Pro 3 ($779.00 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), Microsoft has introduced a new version of the Surface Pro Type Cover. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
