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Brydge 12.3 keyboard hands-on: in pictures

Brydge keyboards have been made for Apple iPad owners for years and now we see an option for Surface Pro 3/4 users. It's extremely well built, has a long battery life, supports fast typing, and is a keyboard solution that finally lets you use your Surface Pro on your lap without worry.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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Brydge 12.3 compared to Type Cover

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Brydge 12.3 compared to Type Cover touchpads

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Surface Pro 4 mounted and ready to go

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Surface Pro 4 side with Brydge

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Ports on Surface Pro 4 and Brydge keyboard

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Hinge shot

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Touchpad multiple finger support

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Brydge retail package

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Here's the Brydge 12.3 keyboard

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Shim directions

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Brydge keyboard shortcuts

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Bottom of the Brydge

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Brydge branding

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Check out those angled edges

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Brydge 12.3 hinge

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Left upper part of Brydge 12.3

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Right upper part of Brydge 12.3

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Right lower shot of Brydge 12.3

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Left lower shot of Brydge 12.3

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