Microsoft Unveils New Signature Edition Surface Pro 3/4 Keyboard

Microsoft has just released a new Signature Edition Type Cover for Surface Pro 3/4 devices that is made of Alcantara material from Italy.

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

April 12, 2016

2 Min Read
Microsoft Unveils New Signature Edition Surface Pro 3/4 Keyboard

Today Microsoft has released a new Surface Pro 3/4 keyboard for those users who might want a more high end feel to go along with their hardware devices.

It is based on all the current hardware specs for the latest Surface Pro keyboards with the full QWERTY keyboard with the extra spacing between the mechanical keys, a large glass trackpad and the standard magnetic connector for attaching it to your Surface Pro 3/4.

The big differentiator for this Signature Edition keyboard is the material that is used to cover the accessory.

The Signature Type Cover is crafted in a stunning, two-tone gray mélange style of Alcantara—a unique, proprietary material, sourced only in Italy, with aesthetic, sensory, and technical qualities like nothing you've ever experienced.

Alcantara material ages beautifully, growing richer and darker over time and is wonderfully soft to touch.

Sourced in Nera Montoro, outside of Milan in Italy, Alcantara is a unique and innovative material used in high-end luxury products like fashion, automotive, and interiors—it brings an unparalleled level of design and sophistication to everything. This Signature Type Cover features a gorgeous two-tone gray mélange that pairs perfectly with your Surface.

I must admit I do like the look of this keyboard and its cover material matches very nicely with the magnesium of the Surface Pro.

Here are some additional images from Microsoft:

This Signature Edition Surface Pro keyboard retails for $159.99 at the Microsoft Store and that is the same price as the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with Fingerprint Reader.

If you are interested check out this YouTube video about the Signature Edition Surface Pro 3/4 keyboard. As I watched this I must admit it feels a bit Apple-esque.

What do you think of this new keyboard accessory for Surface?

Via: The Verge

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Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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