- Virtual CIO
How to Choose Between Building and Buying Software
18 Jul, 2025
£133.33 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
If you’re already using a 12-inch Surface Pro for Business, this keyboard is a sensible add-on rather than a tech gamble. The magnetic dock/attach experience and the backlit keys make it feel like “one cohesive setup” instead of a desk accessory that’s forever half-detached or fiddly. The touchpad also gets you out of the “always reach for the mouse” habit, which matters for day-to-day admin, email, and light spreadsheet work. At **£110.24 ex-VAT**, it’s not cheap, but it’s priced like a proper business-oriented accessory rather than a generic Bluetooth keyboard that can be annoying in standby and switching modes.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting this to replace a full-size office keyboard experience. It’s a compact, travel-leaning layout, so heavy typists who spend all day on spreadsheets/long documents may find themselves longing for more keys and spacing. Also, if your Surface Pro already came with a keyboard you can live with, you’d only justify this on comfort/quality or if yours is physically worn or unreliable. This one is best for **UK/Irish Surface Pro (12-inch) users** who want reliable attachment, backlighting for dark meetings/air travel, and a tidy “tablet-to-laptop” workflow.

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