“What is the difference between this "cover" and a wireless keyboard?”
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This connects magnetically to your surface pro and only works if it’s conmected, but with wireless you can have it connect it or disconnected and it will still work
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.To echo what the community has already said, the Type Cover is built to connect to the Surface Pro so it can power the keyboard and be used as a cover to protect the screen. A wireless keyboard with compatible Bluetooth or dongle will work, but it will not connect to the device physically or be able to protect the screen on the go.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This cover is built to attach to the Surface Pro directly. It connects magnetically to the bottom of the surface and can flip up to protect the screen when not in use. It does not have an internal battery (and thus doesn't require charging or battery replacements), and is built to specifically work with the Surface Pro, supporting such features as auto shutdown when closing and disabling auto-rotation when the keyboard is connected, which a wireless keyboard would not do. That said, a wireless keyboard would also work with the Surface Pro devices as they do support bluetooth. You would just need to ensure BT is left on, and then have another device to charge separately.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The biggest difference I can think of is that when you flip this up to cover the tablet, it also shuts it down, which preserves battery life.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.this cover/keyboard is a combo of keyboard and protector. I am a fast keystroker and this is an easy keyboard to use.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The keyboard is the cover. You can fold it back to use the Surface as a tablet or bring it forward to use as a computer. It stays attached either way. I guess you could use a wireless keyboard, but there is only one USB slot so you would have to remove it to use a flash drive. Hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Wife loves it everything is right in front of u and light weight
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This case doesn't have a keyboard.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The cover does not have a wireless keyboard and is only the case so it will protect the surface housing and screen where the surface keyboard will double as a screen protector but will not protect the housing of your tablet.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Typing is instantaneous on it because you're "wired" (directly connected) to the Surface Pro.
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