Microsoft Surface Go Alcantara Signature Type Cover (KCS-00041) Burgundy

I ordered this keyboard in Cobalt Blue color for my Microsoft Surface Go 2. The keyboard attachment increases the overall usability of the Surface Go with a keyboard, trackpad, and keys for volume, screen brightness, and backlit keys. The tactile feedback of the keyboard feels great. The alcantara fabric of the keyboard is soft to the touch. It attaches magnetically to the bottom of the surface and overall feels stable and securely attached. Folding the keyboard to the Surface screen will put the tablet into sleep mode. Folding the keyboard to the back of the tablet will disable the keyboard and put it back into tablet mode.
Occasionally I’ve noticed it takes a bit longer than usual for the tablet to recognize the keyboard. The keyboard has been shrunk quite a bit to meet the form factor of the device. If you’re used to the keyboard on the Surface Laptop or Surface Pro you might find yourself striking the wrong keys initially, especially if you have larger hands. After a bit of practice and relearning I’ve noticed my typos decrease.
Overall the keyboard is a great add-on that increases the functionality of the Surface Go, especially if it’s your only computer.

Produto chegou no prazo estipulado. possui uma ótima qualidade e depois de muito uso nao apresentou nenhum tipo de problema. Recomendo tanto o vendedor quanto o produto.

Great product

I did not get a Type Cover when I bought my Surface Go, because I was concerned about the price, somewhat, and then also I wanted to try a folding Bluetooth keyboard instead. Amazon’s discount on this vs. the list price (the Silver one for $80 instead of $130) was somewhat offset by the mistake of buying the folding keyboard, but I am so glad I did get the Type cover. The fabric is nice, and so far it does seem reasonably stain resistant. It is luxurious to the touch, somewhere in between suede, felt, and microfiber. The weight is nice, the keyboard is excellent with only a tiny amount of flex, and the trackpad is also excellent. The one minor design flaw is that it does not quite flip around (so that you can flip it back for tablet mode and have the keys concealed on the inside) – the dock on the Surface Go is just slightly asymmetric. It is close enough that you can basically do this, though. Overall, I strongly recommend this, it really ups the ante with the Surface Go and pushes it much closer to being a full replacement for my very good 13″ notebook.

Edit: Oh, I forgot to mention – the backlight has multiple levels (it cycles through them with the key) and I am also particularly impressed that the Fn key has a lock with a LED indicator – you can change the mode of the function keys from F1-12 to the brightness/volume/etc controls (and Fn-Fx does the other one) directly from the keyboard, for instance if you need to be able to do a one-handed Alt-F4.

There’s nothing major to dislike about the Alcantara cover, it is an overall great cover and keyboard combo and you should get it to complete the look of your new Surface Go.

The cover material on the out-facing side feels really good on the hands, similarly for the keyboard side but not as good as the out-facing side. The keyboard feels nice to type on, there is little key travel and for a tiny keyboard it feels surprisingly comfortable to type. You do get a bit thrown off from time to time since the layout is packed tight but you get used to it very quickly. There are three levels of backlight brightness for the keyboard and is bright during the daytime and in dim environments. It attaches quite strongly to the Surface Go magnetically so be careful not to yank it out too hard.

My nitpick for the keyboard is that the arrow keys are not great but sacrifices had to be made. The mouse pad is small so you will want a mouse alongside the Surface Go. I think it would feel nicer if it was magnetic at the lip as well since it opens like a door that’s ajar.

Well worth the purchase, especially if you want to spoil yourself.