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Safeguard your Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with this Urban Armor Gear case, which features durable rubber construction that absorbs shocks and resists impact for enhanced protection. The aluminum stand lets you find your ideal viewing angle.
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Great protection for the frequent traveler
on February 28, 2016
Posted by: BadTec
I picked up this case the very same day I bought my Surface. At first I was a little hesitant to spend an extra $70 on an accessory that I wasn't sure would be worth the purchase. Two and a half months later, I'm glad I bought it.
Pros:
I travel frequently, and the case helps to protect the sides and rear of the Surface from bumps, dings, scratches, etc. Using a keyboard cover provides front-side screen protection; therefore, both products fully envelope the surface in a protective cocoon.
I travel frequently, and the case helps to protect the sides and rear of the Surface from bumps, dings, scratches, etc. Using a keyboard cover provides front-side screen protection; therefore, both products fully envelope the surface in a protective cocoon.
The T-shaped kickstand clicks out as far as 90 degrees (perfectly perpendicular) from the back end, allowing you to view the Surface from quite a few angles, even portrait-style.
An elastic loop on the top right corner holds the optional keyboard cover closed. Though I sometimes wish there were another loop on the left side, the one loop does the job just fine.
Finally, the attached pen holder keeps the Surface pen tightly gripped to the case, so there's little to no worry about misplacing it during travel (it would take quite a bit of rummaging and bumping to inadvertently wedge the pen loose). For temporary placement, the pen sticks magnetically to the left side of the case (however, I always use the top pen holder when transporting my Surface; can't be too careful).
Cons:
The Surface alone isn't the lightest tablet on the market, and this case actually adds a little more weight. This makes hand-holding the entire ensemble for long periods of time a little discomforting.
The Surface alone isn't the lightest tablet on the market, and this case actually adds a little more weight. This makes hand-holding the entire ensemble for long periods of time a little discomforting.
The case also adds to the dimensions of the Surface. If the tablet fit super snug into your carrying case when naked, then you’ll find it challenging to get it to fit with the case on (I got around this by utilizing a carry bag just large enough to fit the cased Surface and a few extra accessories).
When installing the case for the first time, I winced as I snapped on the corners, one by one. It fits very snug with not a lot of give (which is probably a good thing, since you know the case isn't going to just randomly pop off). Also, once the case is on, there's no access to the SD card slot on the back of the Surface. You'll have to remove the entire case every time you want to change out cards (and removing the case made me cringe just as much as putting it on). I just bought a large-capacity card so that I didn't have to swap out smaller-capacity cards.
Overall:
The case bulks up the Surface just a bit, adding weight yet reliable sturdiness. Coupled with the keyboard cover, the Surface is afforded all-around protection from bumps, dings, scratches, etc. The built-in kickstand lets you position the Surface either in landscape or portrait orientation. The pen holder is a VERY welcome feature, as it holds the pen firmly in place during transport. Though it can be a little off-setting to snap on and take off, the case gives you access to all ports EXCEPT for the SD card slot, so take this into consideration if you like to frequently swap out cards. I honestly feel this $70 purchase was a good investment to ensure that I’ll enjoy my Surface for a long time.
The case bulks up the Surface just a bit, adding weight yet reliable sturdiness. Coupled with the keyboard cover, the Surface is afforded all-around protection from bumps, dings, scratches, etc. The built-in kickstand lets you position the Surface either in landscape or portrait orientation. The pen holder is a VERY welcome feature, as it holds the pen firmly in place during transport. Though it can be a little off-setting to snap on and take off, the case gives you access to all ports EXCEPT for the SD card slot, so take this into consideration if you like to frequently swap out cards. I honestly feel this $70 purchase was a good investment to ensure that I’ll enjoy my Surface for a long time.
My Best Buy number: 2519737194
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Safeguard your Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with this Urban Armor Gear case, which features durable rubber construction that absorbs shocks and resists impact for enhanced protection. The aluminum stand lets you find your ideal viewing angle.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5ease of use
By MacAttack
installs quickly, protection is good, like the pen storage, elastic zipper pull tag is a little hooky, but works well for adding a wrist strap to hold zip drive.
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Elastic Tag's Purpose
February 28, 2016
The little elastic zipper pull tag is there to hold the keyboard/cover closed over the screen (when you have one attached). I guess two could have been installed at both ends of the cover, but the one tag seems to be doing a fine job all on its own.
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