Between the kickstand (first angle) and the keyboard against the display (second angle), the Surface Pro 3 is supposed to be more comfortable in the lap and more stable. Classical engineering principals inspires the new feature that triangles make the best support structures. The new Type Cover also features an extra row of magnets so that the keyboard can attach directly to the display along the horizontal bottom. I should also remind the reader that the Surface Pro 3 has a 12-inch touchpad, namely the screen. It may be a bit short, but everything on a 12-inch computer is a dash tiny, especially when it weighs less than two pounds. Trackpads are always a compromise, even on Macs (I've owned and used a MacBook Air).īut for routine tasks? I'm okay with the new trackpad. The Arc Touch lays flat in my bag, has a super long lasting battery and is a joy to use over any trackpad out there. I don't consider it a deal killer as I always carry around the fantastic Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition ($69). Perhaps it never will be, but like other reviewers I found the trackpad at times still too small for my liking.
I say the trackpad is better on the Surface Pro 3, but it's still not perfect either. Surface Pro 3 (Image credit: Daniel Rubino/Windows Central) Gesture sensitivity is increased as well, letting you use two-finger scrolling and swipe movements with ease. Microsoft claims that the trackpad is 60%+ larger, made with "embedded glass beads for a smoother feel", and it has a mechanical button, which satisfyingly clicks when depressed. The new Type Cover, thankfully, has a newly designed trackpad. (Point of fact, the older Type Covers do work, but they don't cover the large Surface Pro 3 display when closed). Luckily, the Surface Pro 3 gets an improved Type Cover, which has a larger bezel to accommodate the bigger display. Trackpads must be the hardest things in the world to design because it seems like only Apple can get it right.
Although the previous Type Cover had a lot going for it, its trackpad was heavily derided due to its small size and insufficient sensitivity. Microsoft has made some significant improvements to their pioneering Type Cover, aka the one with the physical keys and not the less attractive Touch Cover. New Type Cover, better trackpad, and a different angle
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