Power cover with surface 3?

[3earnhardt3]

Am I the only one thinking about using the power cover with the surface 3? The only issue is that the power cover is about 1/2 inch too wide, but the height matches perfectly. I would love to have 15+ hours of battery life. Also in the USA the power cover can be had for half the price of the s3 Type Cover on Amazon.

 

[alisaad619]

since the Surface 3 have micro-USB charging I think it's better to get a battery pack , so you can have a light ,thin and matching keyboard all the time ,and carry the battery pack when you want the extra power

 

[Man0fSteel]

Does the power cover work with the Surface 3? I thought that during the AMA they said it wouldn't.

 

[3earnhardt3]

I just re-read the reddit AMA, the question was asked but not answered. I'm sure someone on here with a power cover will try it eventually.

 

[Man0fSteel]

Anyone have any pictures of the keyboard connection? The two posts would indicate whether it has the built-in connection needed for the power cover.

 

[jvloyola]

The power cover doesn't wirk with the s3 it doesn't have the pins o receive the charge

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[onkel_axel]

i would rather buy an xiaomi powerbank 10400 or 16000 mAh for 15-25 bucks

 

[P_Devil]

jvloyola is correct. The Power Cover for the Surface Pro/Surface 2 does not work with the Surface 3 at all. It can snap into place and both the keyboard and trackpad will work but the Surface 3 won't see an additional battery because the unit itself lacks the power pins on the bottom (Microsoft took them away).

You can, however, buy a portable power bank. I have a 15000 mAh one I purchased from Amazon for $17. It outputs up to 3.1 amps (10 watts) when using one port or 2.1 A 5W and 1 A 5W when using both USB ports at the same time. It holds enough to completely recharge the Surface 3 once. I tried it out yesterday when my Surface 3 was at 15% battery left and it worked just fine. The battery bank is about the size of a Note 4 and charges via micro USB. Well worth the money and it's a much better, more portable option than carrying around a Power Cover.

 

[1AmericanMuse]

Can't wait for Surface 3 power-keypad to come out. Why are they waiting so long?

 

[xandros9]

Can't wait for Surface 3 power-keypad to come out. Why are they waiting so long?

Probably because they didn't intend to make one at all, especially since current models destroy the original Surface Pro's battery life. And that the 3 is the cheaper model.

 

[1AmericanMuse]

I suspect they're waiting for oodles of powerless keyboard covers to be sold, before bringing out the rechargeable, powered ones, eh? Sell 'em again, ha? Too cynical maybe...