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Microsoft Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID (Black)

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  • 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, Surface Pro Type Cover easily clicks into place to go from tablet to laptop instantly
  • Compatible with Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pro.

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Experience the convenience of instantly unlocking your device with one simple touch, and the freedom of not having to worry about remembering passwords. Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID 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. Take Surface Pro from a tablet to a laptop in an instant.

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Logging into your device is a snap, with one simple tap. No more wasted time. Store your passwords in one place with Microsoft Passport and use your finger tip to perform actions, like purchasing an app from the Windows Store, all thanks to the convenience and security of Windows Hello.

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Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID feels and performs like a traditional laptop with a redesigned mechanical keyboard for fast and fluid typing, and an enlarged glass trackpad for precision control and navigation that supports Windows Touch gestures.

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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, Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID easily clicks into place, transforming the device from tablet to laptop in an instant.

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Fold Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID back like a magazine for a tablet experience with Surface Pro. The keys are disabled when the cover is flipped back to avoid inadvertent typing. When you close Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID over the display, it functions as a protective shell, shielding the screen from bumps and scratches.

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Keys Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys, Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1 – F12), Right click button, Dedicated buttons for Windows shortcuts, media controls, screen brightness
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Microsoft Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID (Black)

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, quality and comfort of the keyboard cover. For example, they mention it works well, the keys are sturdier and has more travel, and the fingerprint reader works great. That said, some appreciate the ease of use and how it keeps their surface secure.

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    162 customers mention138 positive24 negative

    Customers like the performance of the keyboard. They mention that the keyboard has good feel, works great, and is excellent. The fingerprint reader is efficient and activates their computer immediately. The thumb print reader works flawlessly. The covers work fine for about three years with heavy daily use and lots of travel, and they work with the proprietary interface that Microsoft won't let.

    "Pros: It works! And the back lit keys are neat.The typing isn't as nice as a mechanical keyboard, but it is still good...." Read more

    "...The fingerprint reader works flawlessly, and as it should. I have two prints set up, and I plan to add a third in the near future...." Read more

    "...a phenomenal replacement and came with a fingerprint reader which works great. No longer mistyping keys. Wish it came in different colors as well...." Read more

    "...Here's why I keep buying them - they work with the proprietary interface that Microsoft won't let anybody else use - so it's a wired keyboard, not a..." Read more

    124 customers mention105 positive19 negative

    Customers like the quality of the keyboard cover. For example, they say it's a better quality product than the original one that came with their PS3, the keys are sturdier, and has more travel. Some mention that it'll protect their screen and is a high-quality product. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...My experience was no different, but this one in particular feels solid as a rock. I really like the addition of a backlit keyboard...." Read more

    "...I was pleasantly surprised how well this amazingly thin keyboard worked and the absolutely brilliant way it connects (without hardly trying) to the..." Read more

    "...This board does hold up fine. I accidentally got water on the keyboard that totally made the keyboard unusable and unresponsive...." Read more

    "This is a better quality keyboard cover than the original one that came with my PS3. The board is a more solid build and with a better key feel...." Read more

    106 customers mention97 positive9 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the fingerprint reader of the keyboard. They mention that it works great, is Windows Hello-capable, and is convenient. Some say that the fingerprint pad is fine.

    "...The magnets make super easy to attach (and detach). The fingerprint reader works upside down too (but not with a lot of pizza grease)..." Read more

    "...This one was a phenomenal replacement and came with a fingerprint reader which works great. No longer mistyping keys...." Read more

    "...The fingerprint sensor works great also (I’m using Windows 10)." Read more

    "...The facial recognition software is that good and if it doesn't work for some reason, typing a 4-character PIN isn't such a big deal...." Read more

    39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the keyboard. They mention that it feels good, sturdy, and has a nice tactile feel when typing. They also appreciate the larger key travel and spacing, as well as the slicker, more comfortable keys. Overall, most are happy with the ergonomics of the product.

    "...It certainly compliments the ergonomics of this keyboard.As with all keyboard, there is a learning curve when going between them...." Read more

    "...Keys are more spaced out and the trackpad feels much better yet still same size touch cover...." Read more

    "...It is soft and luxurious, and makes the keyboard feel more like a cover when it's closed...." Read more

    "...It's ergonomic, comfortable, and stylish.HOWEVER - I really don't like a few things about it1...." Read more

    29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

    Customers find the keyboard easy to use. They say it's quick to install, makes logging in so easy, and has no issues setting it up. They also say the sensor is easy to set up and accurate, and scanner training is simple and fast.

    "...That typically means a no-hassle installation (just snap it on), no bluetooth pairing, and no battery to go dead...." Read more

    "...and none of them were as good as this one:Scanner training is simple and fast (very much like Hello for face recognition), and you do not need..." Read more

    "...It makes logging in a breeze. The sensor is easy to set up and quite accurate. It seems to read my fingerprint quickly and on the first try...." Read more

    "...seems to be working great, no issues and Windows 10 makes it very easy to setup...." Read more

    27 customers mention21 positive6 negative

    Customers like the key placement of the keyboard. They mention that it has more travel and spacing, making it easier to type faster. They also appreciate the expertly arranged keys and the improved trackpad.

    "A LOT better than the surface pro 3 keyboard. Keys are more spaced out and the trackpad feels much better yet still same size touch cover...." Read more

    "...The keyboard spacing and bounce is much better, and I find myself able to type much faster without making mistakes...." Read more

    "...The placement of the buttons and trackpad are perfect.The best thing is the finger print reader...." Read more

    "...3 worked perfectly, then after two years of solid use the keys started feeling a bit mushy...." Read more

    22 customers mention17 positive5 negative

    Customers like the fit of the keyboard. They mention that it fits their Surface Pro 3 great, works with their MS SP7, and feels full sized. The individual keys and the mouse pad are slightly bigger and have a nicer touch. The larger trackpad is perfect, and the sensor works great.

    "...The keyboard feels full sized and I don't have issues with hitting the wrong keys like I do on some other keyboards..." Read more

    "Perfect fit works with my MS SP7." Read more

    "...The SP4 type cover has a much more comfortable spacing and action that the old one and the trackpad is WAY better...." Read more

    "...real problem I have with this keyboard cover is that it DOES NOT have the exact same fitment that the original OEM keyboard cover had...." Read more

    28 customers mention0 positive28 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the trackpad of the keyboard. They mention that it doesn't work very well at all, and some keys have stopped working. The fingerprint reader also stopped working reliably. Some customers also mention that the type cover stops working.

    "...This Surface Pro 4 typecover failed completely after 6 months. Too late for Amazon return process...." Read more

    "...The fingerprint reader stopped working reliably and I thought it had failed due to frequent cleaning to remove oils...." Read more

    "...Sometimes while logged in keystrokes don't register. This is likely a software issue in Windows and not the fault of the keyboard...." Read more

    "...The original unit I received had two keys that would stop working for short periods of time intermittently, the "T" and "." keys...." Read more

    The track pad seems worn and crooked. Unlike other surface track pads it doesn't lay flush
    1 Star
    The track pad seems worn and crooked. Unlike other surface track pads it doesn't lay flush
    The keyboard works fine for the most part except the hard corner from the defective track pad which is set in too deep on the bottom right side leaving a ridge rather than a flush surface. I'm always jealous of everyone else's track pads.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars It works well and survives Soda
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2018
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    Pros: It works! And the back lit keys are neat.The typing isn't as nice as a mechanical keyboard, but it is still good. I was worried that it was too thin and would bend in, but it is pretty strong and has only negligible deflection. I also spilled soda on it once, but it still works fine. And the soda cleaned it nicely. The magnets make super easy to attach (and detach). The fingerprint reader works upside down too (but not with a lot of pizza grease)

    Cons: pizza grease is visible on the keys. No num pad (to be expected on a small computer like this, but still). And there isn't anything to hold the cover to the pro4 (like a clasp) so it can hang open like a slack jaw is you are holding it on the other side.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Sleek
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
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    I stumbled upon this keyboard while shopping around for a new tablet, and this is one of those tools that helped me decide on the SP3. The keys are magnificent, however coming from a Series 5 laptop w/ the numeric pad was a little getting used to, but not much. I type moderately heavy, so there is a lot of "clack clack", but the keyboard is very sturdy. The suede-esque material that encompasses the rest of the keyboard is very comfortable and soft. It certainly compliments the ergonomics of this keyboard.
    As with all keyboard, there is a learning curve when going between them. My experience was no different, but this one in particular feels solid as a rock. I really like the addition of a backlit keyboard. As a single father in college, working in the dim and dark is when most of my work happens, and having an adjustable backlight is good for sight, and battery consumption.
    The fingerprint reader works flawlessly, and as it should. I have two prints set up, and I plan to add a third in the near future.
    All in all I'm definitely glad I spent the extra buck to go with this keyboard.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A LOT better than the surface pro 3 keyboard
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2016
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    A LOT better than the surface pro 3 keyboard. Keys are more spaced out and the trackpad feels much better yet still same size touch cover. Replaced surface pro 3 touch cover as I lost a few keys on it from wear and tear. This one was a phenomenal replacement and came with a fingerprint reader which works great. No longer mistyping keys. Wish it came in different colors as well. Only downside I've seen is that on my surface pro 3 sometimes it takes a little longer to recognize the keyboard and other times the light up keys don't show at all. Seems more of a software update would fix this though. Highly recommend as an upgrade.
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    Perry Murphy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great with Surface Pro 3
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2016
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    I’ve had a Surface Pro 3 with its original Type Cover since March 2015. I really like the Surface Pro 3, but found that typing with the keyboard was just “ok” and the trackpad wasn’t that good to use (I often would use my Bluetooth mouse instead).

    I decided to give this new Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with fingerprint ID a try. I’ve been using it for over 6 weeks now. It’s a huge improvement over the Surface Pro 3 Type Cover. The keyboard spacing and bounce is much better, and I find myself able to type much faster without making mistakes. The trackpad is also much better; I use it almost exclusively now and don’t even feel the need to use my Bluetooth mouse anymore. The fingerprint sensor works great also (I’m using Windows 10).
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    rick barnes
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great keyboard that just doesn't last
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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    I must like the Microsoft Type keyboards at some basic level, because I keep buying them. I think I've had a total of four of them over the years. But that last part's the rub - I shouldn't have to keep buying a keyboard. More on that later.

    Here's why I keep buying them - they work with the proprietary interface that Microsoft won't let anybody else use - so it's a wired keyboard, not a wireless keyboard. That typically means a no-hassle installation (just snap it on), no bluetooth pairing, and no battery to go dead. All of that is wonderful.

    They are also light-weight, so they maintain the portable part of the Surface tablet. The keyboard is thin and light enough to feel just like a protective cover for the screen. Yet it feels plenty stiff enough so that it doesn't bounce or bend as you type on it.

    And who doesn't love the innovative magnetic hinge where it attaches to the screen, which allows the keyboard to sit at an incline that's just perfect for typing? That was a brilliant invention.

    The Alcantara covering is everything that it is advertised to be - at first. It is soft and luxurious, and makes the keyboard feel more like a cover when it's closed. I don't think that I've ever really spilled any liquids on it or glopped anything otherwise disgusting onto the surface, but it seems rather stain resistant.

    But for all the good features of Alcantara, it is the Alcantara that is the direct cause of my having to buy so many of these keyboards - it wears out. It's not a long-term material. It belongs on something other than a keyboard that gets used for 4-12 hours a day, 5-6 days a week, month after month after month.

    The fuzziness in the wear zones on which the base of my hands rest goes shiny and a bit bare after a year or so. Then after another year or so the Alcantara at the bottom edge of keyboard starts to delaminate. The material is surprisingly thin, revealing some other kind of more durable material under it.

    On some of my keyboards, I 've tried to glue the Alcantara back down to that underlying material - and that works, but it sure looks ugly. At some point in time, the delamination gets so bad that I replace the keyboard - with another genuine Microsoft Type cover, for which I again overpay, and which again delaminates.

    You might ask - how long do I expect the keyboard to last? Well, I still have keyboards from the 1980's around here somewhere - and they still work. And they didn't cost nearly as much as these Microsoft Type cover keyboards cost. All Microsoft would need to do is put a more durable material on the keyboard, and it would be perfect.
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    Hutch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant design!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2016
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    Perfect addition to the Surface Pro 4. I was pleasantly surprised how well this amazingly thin keyboard worked and the absolutely brilliant way it connects (without hardly trying) to the computer. Like everyone else, I agree MS should include this with the Surface Pro as standard equipment. I went for the keyboard with the optional fingerprint reader which works very well but I really think is unnecessary. The facial recognition software is that good and if it doesn't work for some reason, typing a 4-character PIN isn't such a big deal. About the only thing I don't like about the keyboard is the touchpad makes a loud, audible click sound when you click on it. Perhaps it's just me but I'd prefer if that was more silent. Otherwise, the keyboard is excellent.
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    Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy replacement - plugged in and ready to go.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2022
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    The perfect no fuss accessory for my surface. No installation required, just plug in, pair and I was up and running.
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    Marcos Bucay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 7, 2020
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    Cumple con la descripción duradero y práctico
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    Nishant
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really like the pattern of keys arranged in a proper spacing ...
    Reviewed in India on January 29, 2017
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    the design and the materials used are just top notch ! I really like the pattern of keys arranged in a proper spacing setup and the travel of the keys just feels natural as typing on any other keyboard and feels really good.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars 英語配列は良いですね
    Reviewed in Japan on November 27, 2016
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    Enter Keyが近いため小指がすぐ届いて打ちやすいです。さらに日本語KBとは押下したときの感覚が異なるような気がいたしますが、気のせいでしょうか。ただCaps keyはほとんど使わない上に誤入力の原因になりますので独立したkeyは不要、HHKBのようにShift+Fn+Tabで十分ではないでしょうか。次はキートップ無刻印の発売を待っています。
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    Pankaj
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in India on June 29, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Good job buy Microsoft. Buy table is not good only in 6 month touch screen not working
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