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The keyboard case for the Surface Pro 8 is a little different than the previous ones. The $229SP Max Plus consists of a rugged, backlit keyboard and a rugged case for Microsoft's current-gen Surface tablets, all of which have an antimicrobial coating. It doesn't work with a wireless connection. You won't have to worry about getting connected viaBluetooth because it isn't that difficult.
The keyboard can run off the tablet's battery when attached, instead of needing to be charged on occasion, thanks to the new proprietary, very strongly magnetized SecureConnect pins.
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One of the Surface Pro 8's two USB-C ports needs to be sacrificed to make way for the secure connect pins. You will want to be doubly sure that you aren't putting it in wrong if you use the inside of the SP Max Plus case as a guide. This was my fault, and I am no product designer, but it was clear that a better solution would have been for the Surface Pro 8 to have a low-profile USB-C insert.
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For giving up one of your precious USB-C ports, which could otherwise be used for data transfer, charging, or connecting to a monitor, you will get very little in return. It's just the keyboard function. It would be great if it returned the port on the side of the keyboard for charging, but that is not what you get here. You can keep the Surface Slim Pen 2 in the keyboard, but you can't charge it in the cradle, which is disappointing.
A problem that doesn't really exist seems to be solved by the secure connect mechanism. I asked if its method was better than Microsofts. According to Hannah Matthews, the point of connection is not better than the Microsoft type cover, but it is comparable. Then, okay.
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If you are a person who is looking for the most protection possible for your Surface Pro 8, the SP Max Plus might be a good choice. Losing a port won't be a problem for some people. This isn't the right product for you if you use Microsoft's latest tablets for creative uses or just don't want to give up any ports.
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