Type Cover

Updated: 05/13/2019 by Computer Hope
Surface Pro Type Cover

Created by Microsoft, the Type Cover is a computer peripheral used with their portable Surface line of products, including the Surface Pro and Surface Go. As the name would suggest, the Type Cover acts as a foldable screen cover and a keyboard. It connects to Surface devices using magnets, allowing it to "snap" into place and be detached easily.

Type Cover versions

Type Cover - The original version was released on October 26, 2012, alongside the original Surface. It featured 80 touch sensors and a felt keypad.

Type Cover 2 - This version was released at the same time as the first Surface Pro. It featured a plastic keypad (instead of felt), backlit keys, and 1,092 sensors.

Surface Pro Type Cover - This iteration came out with the Surface Pro 3. It's larger, has better key spacing, and a glass trackpad. Over the years, different colors were added.

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