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Microsoft Surface 3 Type Cover SC English US/Canada Hdwr, Black (A7Z-00001)

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    Product Description

    Product Description

    Work the way you're used to working with the Type Cover designed for Surface 3. Enhanced with magnetic stability to keep the Cover steady, you can work just as comfortably on your lap as at your desk. When you add a type cover to Surface 3, it becomes a highly versatile laptop.

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    Designed to get work done

    Work the way you're used to working with the Type Cover designed for Surface 3. Enhanced with magnetic stability to keep the Cover steady, you can work just as comfortably on your lap as at your desk. When you add a type cover to Surface 3, it becomes a highly versatile laptop.

    Colorful, backlit mechanical keyboard

    Work like you always have in even more places. One of the thinnest mechanical keyboard available, Surface 3 Type Cover has the speed and functionality of a classic laptop keyboard. It’s backlit so you can continue working after the lights go out. Easy attach and disconnect lets you set up and get going right away.

    Windows shortcut, function, and media keys, and touchpad

    Surface 3 Type Cover features a QWERTY keyboard, a full row of Function keys (F1-F12), Windows shortcut keys, and media controls, so you can navigate expertly. An ultra-thin touchpad lets you control the cursor with your fingertip.

    Doubles as a protective cover

    Fold Surface 3 Type Cover back like a magazine for a tablet experience with Surface 3. The Type Cover keys are disabled when the cover is flipped back to avoid inadvertent typing. When you close Surface 3 Type Cover, the display shuts down, which helps protect the screen from bumps and scratches.

    Express your personal style

    Surface 3 Type Cover is available in a variety colors so you can express your personal style. Choose from black, dark blue, red, bright blue, bright red. With improved stability to work well on your lap, the Type Cover turns Surface 3 into a premium laptop.

    Specification Details
    Technical Specifications Supported Platforms Surface 3 Dimensions 268 mm x 188 mm x 4.9mm Weight <265g Available colors Black, dark blue, red, bright blue, bright red Keys Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys
    Layout: QWERY, full row of function keys (F1-F12)
    Dedicated buttons for Windows shortcuts and media controls Interface Magnetic Sensors Accelerometer Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    2,290 global ratings

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    Customers like the performance, quality and value of the keyboard. For example, they mention it works well, it's of good quality and great value for money. Some appreciate the appearance, backlit and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on fit and trackpad.

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    337 customers mention300 positive37 negative

    Customers like the performance of the keyboard. They mention that it works well, has a better function and feel than other tablet keyboards, and is perfect in every respect. The keys are smooth and seem to respond a bit better than the standard keyboard. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.

    "...So far, it continues to fit snugly and function as it should without problems...." Read more

    "...Some flex in the keyboard, but works very well and after some use, the flex becomes hardly noticeable - the keyboard can lay flat on a surface..." Read more

    "...that the caps key lights up so you know it is on, and the touchpad works wonderfully...." Read more

    "Working fine even though I ordered the wrong one did not notice that it did not say pro when I ordered it but it still works is a little smaller on..." Read more

    309 customers mention234 positive75 negative

    Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They say it's an excellent keyboard with backlit keys. They also appreciate the positive travel in the keys. Customers also say the product is genuinely high quality, feels solid, and is amazing. They mention that the trackpad is surprisingly good despite its small size.

    "...I also like that the keys mimic a regular keyboard, in that they are separated and even have the "clickety-clack" sound...." Read more

    "...Good, positive travel in the keys. Though the keyboard is small, it has enough space to type comfortably and accurately...." Read more

    "...You are buying a genuinely high quality product.In fact, the price is the only fault I can find with this keyboard...." Read more

    "...9yo geek, so it was ridiculous that out of the blue these keys fell out of the keyboard I bought him for Christmas, for his Surface 3...." Read more

    126 customers mention104 positive22 negative

    Customers like the value of the keyboard. They say it's a good replacement at a reasonable price. Some customers also mention that it works perfectly and saves them the expense of getting a new unit.

    "The product met our expectations. Price-quality ratio was good" Read more

    "...I was thrilled to get this replacement at a good price, delivered free overnight, but... discovering it's not as expected feels almost as bad as..." Read more

    "An excellent keyboard - well worth the money. I wish it came with the little pen clip that other surfaces have - this one doesn't...." Read more

    "Great product and prompt delivery" Read more

    113 customers mention91 positive22 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the keyboard. They say it looks fantastic, has a nice color, and is a perfect complement to the Surface. Some say the keys are easy to use and the lighted background is a good touch. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's appearance and functionality.

    "...I love the black finish. I feel that it complements the black screenface of the computer perfectly...." Read more

    "...It looks fantastic. It's not the quietest keyboard, but it's no louder than any regular one I've used...." Read more

    "...The cloth backing is also pretty cool...." Read more

    "...However, it looks and functions well, and I'd get one for myself if I had a Surface." Read more

    81 customers mention72 positive9 negative

    Customers like the backlit of the keyboard. They say it works as it should, the keys are illuminated, and it is very useful in low light environments. They also like that the caps key lights up so you know it is on. Overall, most customers love the keyboard and find it to be a light and easy way to protect their computer.

    "...I do like that the caps key lights up so you know it is on, and the touchpad works wonderfully...." Read more

    "...Pros- Super lightweight- Backlit keyboard- Good trackpad friction- Bouncy keypressesCons-..." Read more

    "...The backlight is great for use in the dark, which you can change the brightness on (I just keep it all the way up anyways.)..." Read more

    "...Boy, what a difference! It works as it should. Back-lit is awesome...." Read more

    77 customers mention64 positive13 negative

    Customers like how easy it is to use the keyboard. They mention that it is easy to set up, attach and remove from the Surface, and plugs in easily. They appreciate the convenient magnetic design and the quick and accurate alignment. Customers also mention that the keys are easy to use and like the lighted background.

    "...The keyboard attaches easily and firmly to the Surface 3 via strong magnets...." Read more

    "...No fumbling at all with with any plug-in connection or matching up at the right position. Grabs in and done...." Read more

    "...After the change, learning curve is short." Read more

    "...surface 3 keyboard and wow what a difference I love haw easy it is to install and remove, the magnets work great...." Read more

    91 customers mention45 positive46 negative

    Customers are mixed about the fit of the keyboard. Some mention that it fits perfectly and feels amazing, while others say that it's small and takes up space. The keys are smaller than standard and the mouse trackpad has a very small surface area. Some customers also say that the product does not fit their Surface Pro 3.

    "...So far, it continues to fit snugly and function as it should without problems...." Read more

    "...to much since there wasn't much space to work with, but the size is small...." Read more

    "...[MAGMA] Aluminum Stand Military Drop Tested Case]] - the keyboard fits well with that case!" Read more

    "...The touchpad, however, does leave a little bit to be desired. It is rather small, which makes navigating on it a little tricky at times...." Read more

    48 customers mention27 positive21 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the trackpad of the keyboard. Some find it fantastic, responsive, and joy to use, while others say it can be a little touchy and not that sensitive.

    "...The touchpad is plenty usable. It only has one button that you actuate by pressing down on the touchpad...." Read more

    "...The mouse pad is only alright, i can't complain to much since there wasn't much space to work with, but the size is small...." Read more

    "...I've had no problems dragging or selecting stuff all over the screen...." Read more

    "...The trackpad is not as crisp as other keyboards I've used for the same product...." Read more

    Está bien para el precio
    4 Stars
    Está bien para el precio
    No es rojo, es más bien naranjaFunciona bien y para el precio la estética es de 9.5Viene retroiluminado, igual que el original de la Surface 3 que teníaLo único que sería bueno es que trajera caja original o alguna caja donde encaje bien, porque venía en ese plástico que se ve en las fotos y siento que podría dañarse en el trasladoFuera de eso, está muy bienEs para la Surface 3
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    Becky B
    5.0 out of 5 stars the Surface 3 Type Cover is set up like larger keyboards and therefore feels more natural
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
    Color: Bright RedVerified Purchase
    I have been using this keyboard for about a month. During this time, I have detached it and reconnected it almost daily. So far, it continues to fit snugly and function as it should without problems. The keyboard is thin enough to not take up too much space but is still fully functional. Unlike some bluetooth keyboards I have tried, the Surface 3 Type Cover is set up like larger keyboards and therefore feels more natural. I also like that the keys mimic a regular keyboard, in that they are separated and even have the "clickety-clack" sound. It makes it easier for me to differentiate between letters as I type.

    The Bright Red keyboard looks to me like more of a red-orange. However, that is reflected fairly well in the picture. It was also not a surprise for me because I saw the model in a store prior to purchasing it online.

    The one thing that I wish this keyboard could offer is protection for the back and sides of the tablet. Because it only covers the front, I have my tablet in an additional case. This adds extra bulk, but is worth it for me for the added protection.
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    Teps
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Necessary Surface 3 Component!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016
    Color: RedVerified Purchase
    Wonderful, purposeful and useful, albeit necessary accessory to the Surface 3! The keyboard attaches easily and firmly to the Surface 3 via strong magnets. Some flex in the keyboard, but works very well and after some use, the flex becomes hardly noticeable - the keyboard can lay flat on a surface (ie: table) or can be folded/lifted up to attach to the bottom of the screen on the Surface 3, adding a convenient angle for typing - it is the angled position that has the noticeable flex in the keyboard. Good, positive travel in the keys. Though the keyboard is small, it has enough space to type comfortably and accurately. The color matches the color of my case, UAG Microsoft Surface 3 Feather-Light Composite [MAGMA] Aluminum Stand Military Drop Tested Case  UAG Microsoft Surface 3 Feather-Light Composite [MAGMA] Aluminum Stand Military Drop Tested Case  - the keyboard fits well with that case!
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    Stacy
    5.0 out of 5 stars This keyboard makes me happy. So cute and adorable for my cute little ...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2016
    Color: Bright RedVerified Purchase
    This keyboard makes me happy. So cute and adorable for my cute little Surface 3. I wanted the blue one because it is my favorite color but since this was cheaper (I don't really get why), I went with this red one. It appears to be a bit orange-y but I don't really mind. I love the way it types. I personally like the clicking sound because I feel more official and efficient when I can hear my progress. I also can't wait to drive other library patrons crazy with my clacking.

    I'm not sure if I just haven't figured out where they are on the keyboard yet or if they don't exist at all, but I haven't seen a volume control button--only the mute key. I do like that the caps key lights up so you know it is on, and the touchpad works wonderfully. The right click in the bottom corner has simplified using my tablet since I don't know how else to right click.
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    Mike Leese
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works fine
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Working fine even though I ordered the wrong one did not notice that it did not say pro when I ordered it but it still works is a little smaller on the top and the sides but still works fine as a keyboard
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    Josh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pricey but Good
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Let's get the obvious part out of the way.
    Yes, it's expensive.
    Yes, that's a bitter pill to swallow when it costs a significant fraction of the price of the entire computer.
    But that money isn't just lining Microsoft's pockets. You are buying a genuinely high quality product.
    In fact, the price is the only fault I can find with this keyboard.
    This is the newer model keyboard with an improved key layout.
    The magnetic clasp that secures the keyboard to the PC is exceptionally strong. While I can not recommend abusing your computer, it is strong enough to lift the tablet by the keyboard. The tilt magnets are also quite powerful, and hold with confidence.
    The key action makes this a very satisfying keyboard to use. It's not a mechanical, but for its size and diminutive throw distance, it's still surprisingly pleasant. With the keyboard tilted, I have no problem typing on it all night at full speed (95WPM).
    The backlit keys offer a feature increasingly in demand in today's marketplace, that you'd be hard pressed to find in a competitor's Bluetooth offering.
    That it is "wired", attached, and does not tie up your Surface's solitary USB port makes a great case for the busybody who may have to use this machine on an airplane, where wireless options may be frowned upon. It also conveniently folds and stores with the computer.
    The fold-over to protect the screen feels to me like a double edged sword. On one hand, you are protecting your $500+ Surface's ... well, surface. On the other, the thing you're placing in harm's way is still $125!
    The touchpad is plenty usable. It only has one button that you actuate by pressing down on the touchpad. When you do this, it checks where your finger is, and if it's in the bottom right, it will register a right click. Anywhere else is a normal click. Multitouch works as you'd expect, although can be difficult to use with how little real estate it gives you. Palm and false click rejection are present, but the touchpad's intelligent placement makes this a non issue for me. Your mileage may vary.
    While slightly awkward as a laptop, the Surface 3/Type Cover combination still works when placed in your lap.
    I love the black finish. I feel that it complements the black screenface of the computer perfectly. If you'd rather make a statement with your color choice, more power to ya. I'm not stopping you.
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    StephenD
    3.0 out of 5 stars I expect better quality for this kind of money
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015
    Color: RedVerified Purchase
    The keyboard is pretty good, and the keys respond well, and feel comfortable to type with, but I am taking away two starts on account of the poor quality of build on the trackpad fitted to the one I received.

    As you can see from the customer's photo I uploaded, my trackpad has been fitted crooked, and it sinks down in the lower left-hand corner. It should be flush with the area it is mounted in. Not impressed that this managed to get past Microsoft's quality checks in China.
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    StephenD
    3.0 out of 5 stars I expect better quality for this kind of money
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015
    The keyboard is pretty good, and the keys respond well, and feel comfortable to type with, but I am taking away two starts on account of the poor quality of build on the trackpad fitted to the one I received.

    As you can see from the customer's photo I uploaded, my trackpad has been fitted crooked, and it sinks down in the lower left-hand corner. It should be flush with the area it is mounted in. Not impressed that this managed to get past Microsoft's quality checks in China.
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    Vernon M. Battle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Microsoft Surface 3 Type Cover
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Perfect! Perfect! and Perfect! The true Microsoft Surface keyboard.
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    Louis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Was what we were looking for.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    The product met our expectations. Price-quality ratio was good
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    Astra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great. Red looks nice.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2017
    Color: Bright RedVerified Purchase
    Never owned a Surface before (until I bought the Surface 3), but I've owned keyboard-cover 2-in-1 cases before for my Android tablets, so I wasn't expecting a lot. Part of me was expecting it to be absolutely awful. But I have to admit, compared to a standard laptop keyboard - this isn't bad at all. I mean, I'm also a keyboard enthusiast and I love working with mechanical keyboards that have Cherry MX or Gaeteron switches, and this Surface keyboard does not even come close to that level of typing experience. But for what it is, and comparing it to the average laptop keyboard - its got a decent amount of key travel, a surprising amount of feedback for such a slim profile and its also backlit. I know some people complained about it being noisy but I actually find the slight amount of keystroke noise really useful in that it reassures me that my key press registered.

    My only complaint is that Microsoft has stopped making Surfaces in the 10.1" form factor which is disappointing. I would gladly buy a Surface 4 that was 10.1" instead of 12".
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    Benjamin Aguilera
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendable
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 20, 2017
    Color: Bright RedVerified Purchase
    El teclado, al ser mecánico, tiene una muy buena reacción al tipeo, por lo que facilita de sobremanera la escritura en diversas aplicaciones. Considero que es necesario para trabajar en algunos programas, por ejemplo excel, ya que si se utiliza el teclado integrado en pantalla se dificulta un poco la introducción de datos.

    Ajusta a la perfección con la Surface; sin embargo, tuve un pequeño incidente al momento de vincular por primera vez los dispositivos ya que me eliminó, de alguna manera, la opción de rotar la pantalla, por lo que al girarla permanecía en la misma posición. Esto lo solucioné restaurando los datos de fábrica de la Surface y desde entonces no volvió a suceder este problema.

    El teclado es muy útil, ya que convierte la tablet en una PC completa, y al mismo tiempo agrega los beneficios de un touch pad. Quizás el único inconveniente sea el tamaño, ya que el área de trabajo es muy pequeña y en ocasiones se dificulta encontrar exactamente el lugar del botón izquierdo y derecho; aunque es algo a lo que se acostumbra el usuario conforme interactúa con el dispositivo.

    Al ser un teclado retroiluminado, se facilita mucho la escritura en la oscuridad, lo que permite utilizar la Surface a la hora de dormir.

    Con respecto al rendimiento de la batería, no he notado un cambio sustancial en cuanto al rendimiento de la misma. Aunque es necesario señalar que en el caso de la Surface, el rendimiento de la batería no es su fuerte, eso sucede con todas las generaciones.

    Estéticamente, el teclado luce muy bien. Tiene un acabado en el exterior en gamuza, mientras que en el interior es de una especie de vinil, sin que llegue a parecer de mala calidad. El material es agradable al tacto. Quizás el único problema es el color del teclado, ya que al ser tan claro se ensucia con facilidad.

    Me parece que es una excelente compra para quiénes quieran convertir su tablet en un equipo completo de escritorio, ya que con este accesorio se aumenta notablemente la productividad del dispositivo. La relación calidad/precio es muy buena, sobre todo si se considera el precio que tiene el mismo teclado con otra variante de color, 1500 a 2000$

    Me parece una buena opción, sobre todo si se pretende utilizar la Surface como una herramienta de trabajo, para lo cual es ampliamente recomendable.
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    Ok Let's go
    2.0 out of 5 stars Size matters
    Reviewed in Australia on January 7, 2020
    Color: RedVerified Purchase
    The product is smaller than the screen of surface Pro and does not fully cover it when I close it. My previous one was slightly bigger and covered the full screen up in closure.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product and got it for a good price too
    Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2015
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Excellent product and got it for a good price too. I would definitely recommend this product for anyone who owns a Microsoft surface as it does make surfing the web and using the surface more efficient. No complaints! I've used this product for nearly a month and its great. I've previously owned the Touch Cover for my Surface RT but this Type Cover is far better. This Type 3 Cover is also compatible with my surface rt which is great.
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    Alexander Corona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 9, 2020
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Todos los type cover de la surface son excelentes.
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