Quote Originally Posted by Shaggy Hiker View Post
I had to read over that page a couple times, and at this point I'm still not sure what the point is. It appears to be just an alternative to the Type Cover, which MS stubbornly refuses to include with the SP. It talks about wireless, but the pictures make it look like it attaches to the SP directly. So, is this something about the SP 5? Did the Type Cover not exist at the time? That cover looks to be the same thing, just bulkier, and a bit more expensive.
The Type Cover connects physically to the Surface Pro/Go via a dedicated port and using it requires use of the kickstand on the device to support it. The Brydge keyboard does not connect physically to the device but instead uses Bluetooth, which means it is possible to use the keyboard some distance from the device. The keyboard has a clasp on each side with silicon inside that you slip the Surface device into. It physically holds the device so you can open and close it like a regular laptop and also use it on your lap (or anywhere else) without using the kickstand. Basically, the Brydge keyboard turns a Surface Pro/Go into a regular laptop without losing its tablet/convertible functionality. I have a Type Cover and a Brydge for my SP5. I tend to use the Type Cover and my partner uses the Brydge because she prefers the laptop feel. If I'm wearing shorts and want to use it in my lap, I'll use the Brydge too, because the kickstand is quite thin and can be uncomfortable on bare skin.