This keyboard is an accessory that you need to have for the surface pro. The surface pro is just designed to be a tablet and a laptop. Therefore I would highly encourage to purchase this keyboard. There may be others with a generic model I don't know. After spending what I did on a new surface pro 7 this model fits my tablet quite nicely. Being able to fold and use touch, keyboard, or a Microsoft pen really adds to this device. I would highly recommend. Its a bit on the pricey side but well worth it once you start using the device.

The alcantara fabric has a fantastic feel and wipes clean if you have a spillage (even though it feels like it won't!) The keyboard itself has a great feel too with excellent key depth and a great backlight. Looks very stylish especially compared to the regular type cover and the iPad equivalent.That said, I still disagree with the notion that these type covers are separately. The Surface is marketed as a true tablet/laptop hybrid 2-in-1 so this should definitely be an accompaniment, even if it's worked into the price.

Great keyboard with good look and feel. For a "laptop" keyboard the key touch and action are very good. Love the pen and charger system. The pen surprised me. It has a nice feel for a flat/slim stylus. I was surprised at its smoothness on the screen. This may not seem important, but I have an iPad in a case with a pen holder and I can insert the pen into the charging slot incorrectly and it won't charge. The Slim Pen flips to the correct charging side when you drop it in the charging slot so it will always charge.