Type Cover Microsoft Surface Accessory Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video presents an unboxing and first look at the Type Cover for the Microsoft Surface, comparing it directly with the Surface Touch Cover. The host notes that both covers attach magnetically to the Surface via a proprietary keyboard interface, with Microsoft licensing the interface to third parties. A key point is that the Type Cover is pressure sensitive and has no tactile feedback, making it a very low profile keyboard. The host emphasizes the physical differences, including the slightly different materials used on the outer surface and the inside, and explains that both covers are thinner than typical keyboards such as those on larger laptops. He also highlights how the Type Cover’s travel is modest but sufficient, and the overall feel is closer to a notebook than a tablet when attached. The unboxing also touches on packaging design and how the device sits in use, noting that the kickstand is strong and that the surface can be used as a compact notebook or a highly portable tablet depending on whether the keyboard is attached. In practical testing, typing on the Type Cover is described as more comfortable and quieter than on the Touch Cover, with the fanlike Windows features and snap features accessible on the Surface. The video concludes with a concise verdict that the Type Cover improves typing experience and overall productivity relative to the Touch Cover while preserving Surface portability, inviting viewers to subscribe for more unboxings and reviews.

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