Microsoft - Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard with Slim Pen

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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Must have SurfaceX pro accessory for productivity

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  This is a must have accessory for surface X pro if you need to be more productive and want to use the tablet as full functional laptop. If you don’t need the slim pen then you can just purchase the keyboard alone for $139. Keyboard is alcantara finish black color that snaps magnetically and has a slot for storing the pen and charging. Slim pen is rechargeable and will automatically position itself if inserted in the wrong direction (upside down) for storing and charging. When the pen is charging it has a small LED that lights up. Slim pen is very handy and when lifted from the charger displays two options on the screen whiteboard and Fullscreen snip. Pen when clicked at the rear button opens the whiteboard and you have options to select different tips and colors for drawings. It also has a cool ruler where you can select and draw straight lines. You can also select eraser from the tool or you can use the end of the pen to erase like regular eraser on the screen. Very cool and clever design. There are different options to change the settings of the rear button of the pen. You can select what happens when the pen button is pressed once, pressed twice, fonts for handwriting and so on. Also, when you slide the keyboard in an angle it hides the pen and to me it’s a great design and will function like a laptop. It comes with backlight for keys on keyboards which is very handy when working in dark areas and nights. Not sure if older keyboard of previous generation is compatible but it may not. Overall very good add on accessory that is a must for surface X pro for productivity and as case cover for added protection.

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  Posted 6 years ago by TechGuru

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Why haven't you bought this yet?

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  I'm sorry to tell you if you purchased the Surface Pro X without this keyboard / pen case, you've made a mistake. Not to fret, that can be quickly remedied by picking up this keyboard case. You can tell the computer and keyboard case were engineering together. The case snaps so effortlessly into place via magnets and just works. The case draws power from the Surface so it’s always ready when you are. The surface (no pun intended) of the keyboard case has a texture that just feels good, and holding the Surface Pro X in this case feels as comfortable as carrying around a paper notebook. Even when I wasn’t planning to use the Surface, I found myself carrying it around “just in case” I had something I needed to use it for. This keyboard case has an insert for the Surface Pen, which automatically orientates the pen correctly and wirelessly charges it. It also smartly tucks away the pen area while the keyboard is in use. I have 2 small gripes with the keyboard case: 1. Using the Surface as a tablet with the keyboard case flipped around the back felt awkward the keys pressing against where it was resting. I’ve seen other designs where a keyboard case had a flip over cover that might be an improvement over this, but it’s a small thing compared to how much I love this case. 2. Due to the pen insert hiding away while they keyboard is in use, the keyboard near the screen is raised slightly and at certain viewing angles obstructs a tiny portion of the taskbar. It’s not enough to prevent you from seeing things in the taskbar and clicking on them, but at certain angles is just enough to be annoying. This is most noticeable when using the Surface in your lap rather than at a table where you likely will have a different viewing angle. - Surface Pen: 4.9/5 If you’re going to get the case, it comes with the pen, which is awesome because they were clearly designed for each other. If you are interested in drawing or jotting down freehand notes, the pen is great. I find myself using the pen in place of my finger in tablet mode because it just feels good. The pen itself is very well designed. The flat shape of it, the weight of it, and the length of it all feel like the perfect combination. I don’t know if they could improve on the physical design of it. The back of the pen has a button you can press or double press, and the Surface lets you create shortcuts for what those presses do. By default, it launches the drawing app with either press. A neat surprise was figuring out while drawing you could flip the pen over and it will naturally act as an eraser. Extremely clever design and not something I would have ever thought to include. The responsiveness of the pen takes a little getting used to. The Surface starts tracking the pen with a visual circle cursor like indicator when you get close to the screen, though it doesn’t respond until you physically touch the screen. At first it made me feel like there was a bit of a lag, but I think it’s a perception issue that you get used to after some continued use. P.S. I reviewed this case and pen along with the Surface Pro X on the Surface Pro X page, but I've included the highlights for these specifics products here as well.

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  Posted 5 years ago by Albert

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Surface Pro X Necessity

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  It's obvious that this Signature Keyboard and Slim Pen were designed alongside the Surface Pro X as they function so well together. Build quality is excellent and I would expect nothing less from Microsoft. The Alcantara material that was used to cover the keyboard is super soft to rest your palms on while typing and I trust it to protect my Surface Pro X's screen while not in use. Attaching the keyboard to the Surface Pro X is seamless as it just snaps in place. The keys are full-sized, tactile, and responsive. Typing longer documents is quite comfortable. Backlit keys make it easy to keep working even in the dark. The slim pen fits perfectly into its designated slot and uses contact charging so it is always ready when you need it. The pen is accurate and responsive for taking notes or working on creative content. My personal favorite use for the slim pen is navigating through Excel documents quickly and effortlessly. When you don't need the pen, the keyboard can be lifted. This hides the pen and makes for a laptop-like experience as the keyboard will hide the lower bezel on the Surface Pro X. Overall, I love this keyboard pen combo. If you're in the market to purchase a Surface Pro X, I think this is as absolute necessity that maximizes the potential of the device.

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  Posted 6 years ago by Dakingindanorf