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The pen tab is designed to be attached to the keyboard. But when I detach the Pro3 from the keyboard I no longer have access to the pen. On my Surface Pro 1 I attached a loop to the right side which worked except when I put it in the docking station.
What are you doing to store your pen?
Thanks
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I think it attaches to the power slot. Try that.
No it doesn't.
The SP3 doesn't have the power slot attachment SP2 does. However, the magnet connection is strongest on there and the pen will stick, but not as a permanent solution.
You get a little loopy flap that stick onto the keyboard to hold the pen. It's a pretty weak solution on MS's part, imo.
The pen does fit nicely on the cover betwixt the magnet and keyboard - where the fold area is.
Yea, that is what I mentioned above regarding the keyboard. I had found the user guide for the Pro 3 buried on Microsoft's web site and there is no designated location for pen storage.
Pretty pathetic and makes it very, very easy for a pen to get lost. With the newer type 3 cover, that excess flap space next to the connector (when you fold the keyboard to the back) makes for a temporary place to clip the pen to get it out of the way. Other than that, there is nothing.
When I get mine, I plan on getting a small bag for it to keep everything in it. Personally, I wouldn't use the pen 99% of the time anyway and the pen can just stay in the bag.
The pen tab is designed to be attached to the keyboard. But when I detach the Pro3 from the keyboard I no longer have access to the pen. On my Surface Pro 1 I attached a loop to the right side which worked except when I put it in the docking station.
What are you doing to store your pen?
Thanks
I did not buy the keyboard so I still looking for a way to carry it.
The user guide for the Pro 3 states that it is compatible with the previous covers, so you can use them (chances are, you probably do). When you close the cover, it does not put the tablet into sleep mode though and of course, doesn't cover the full screen because of the size difference.
The user guide for the Pro 3 states that it is compatible with the previous covers, so you can use them (chances are, you probably do). When you close the cover, it does not put the tablet into sleep mode though and of course, doesn't cover the full screen because of the size difference.
I know that, I still on the old one from my Surface 2, but it does not look good.
