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This flexible option allows you to carry your Surface Pro and a few other essentials in one bag.
There are quite a few options that will carry just the Surface Pro, but we love the quality and design of Waterfield’s Outback Solo.
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These can help you organize all of your things plus your Surface Pro without damage or loss. Outback Solo Case for SurfaceĬarrying all the things you need for your mobile workstation will require a unique bag. Without an external keyboard like the Signature Type Cover, it just doesn’t get the job done. Microsoft markets the Surface Pro as an alternative to a standard laptop, but we beg to differ. But for usability’s sake, it’s definitely worth the cost.
Windows surface pro keyboard and pen portable#
Naturally, Microsoft developed its own ultra-fancy keyboard cover for the Surface Pro that turns an ordinary tablet into a portable - and super-soft - workstation.Ĭlad in luxurious Alcantara material, the Surface Pro Signature Type Cover will set you back about $160. Try typing your way through anything longer than a quick email, though, and you’ll start to feel the touchscreen limitations. The Surface Pro is pretty versatile with just the on-screen keyboard.
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From there, just pair it up with Bluetooth and start clicking through those browser tabs. When it’s time to work, just snap it into mouse mode, with a comfy little curve for your hand. To make sure it’s always with you on the go, the Surface Arc actually bends to a flat position, so it’s easier to toss into a messenger bag pocket than a typical wireless mouse. That’s where the Surface Arc mouse comes in, as sometimes you just need a mouse to easily navigate browser tabs or all those fiddly little options in Microsoft Word. Surface Arc Mouse Kyle Wiggers/Digital TrendsĮven if you spend most of your time using the Surface Pro as an artistic tool, now and then you might need to use it as a standard laptop. Sure, the Surface Dial might not be for everyone, but it’s both really weird and really cool.
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On its own, it can be used to adjust system volume, rotate images, and scroll seamlessly through options in professional creative suites like Adobe Photoshop. The Surface Pro doesn’t have the same screen real estate, but the Dial is still a worthy companion for Microsoft’s 2-in-1 PC. Have you ever adjusted the volume on a high-end stereo system and experienced that ever-so-slight resistance and smooth scrolling action? Microsoft had the crazy idea to put that kind of user experience into a unique peripheral designed for its high-end Surface Studio desktop. One emulates the frictionless glide of a ballpoint pen, while another provides the crisp and slightly resistant drag of a number two pencil. The Surface Pen Tip Kit allows users to customize the friction and drag of their Surface Pens, based on use or just personal preference. Plus, it’s a handy kit to keep around just in case you lose your Surface Pen’s tip. With this optional tip kit, however, it comes remarkably close to the real thing. On its own, the Surface Pen is a versatile tool for note-taking or artistic endeavors, but it’s still not quite as tactile as a real pen or pencil. But with the Surface Pen, it’s a mobile sketchpad, notebook, and professional-grade artistic suite.
Without it, the Surface Pro is a powerful Windows-based tablet. Unfortunately, Microsoft now opts to provide it only as an optional accessory, but it’s such a killer creative tool that it’s definitely worth the price. The Surface Pen is such an essential part of the Surface Pro experience that previous versions just included it in the box. With that in mind, we put together a list of the best Surface Pro accessories to help you get the most out of Microsoft’s detachable 2-in-1 PC.