[LeafyGreenbriar]

I completely agree about the keyboard cover. That accessory is critical to the experience of using the device. Without it the Surface is an oversized tablet with a diminutive app store (yes, I know that it is a lot better than it used to be). The ability to switch it into "laptop-mode" is the key selling point, and has appeared in every demonstration of the device I've ever seen. It should be included, and they need to figure out a way to do it for less than the effective price of $930. If, as you say, you could get it bundled with the device for $799, the Surface starts to look more compelling.

[seanmcdirmid]

Is it really laptop mode though, or does the surface pro 3 still require a table to use effectively? I might buy this if I could actually use it well on my lap!

[teamonkey]

My Pro2 is ok on the lap, but not brilliant. It's the fact that the keyboard isn't rigidly attached to the screen which makes it feel unstable. Although it's perfectly satisfactory to type, the experience isn't as good as with a netbook or MBP11.

[jimmcslim]

I agree. Also, I think it relies too much on your physical proportions; if you have short legs and/or a big gut, you probably can't use it on your lap.

Given the reduced weight and width in the design budget, its a shame they don't offer a counterweighted keyboard as an accessory (with possible extension battery acting as the weight?). Although I understand why from a marketing perspective...