If you read the instructions that come with the cover it states (ironically as it is never shown this way) that it is designed to attach to the smooth surface of the Surface Device not the fabric cover...
Where are you attaching your pen tab to your Surface Pro 3?
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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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Anonymous
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2014-06-26T09:56:28+00:00 Why don't you stick the pen holder to the back of the Surface instead of the keyboard?
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Anonymous
2014-06-26T06:09:30+00:00 Yea, I remember now, the speaker mentioned it for about a second or two and I wasn't paying any attention to it.
That video shows a pen holder attached to the keyboard/cover (Pro 3 version). Now, that was not shown in the conference. They did have the keyboards but they kept moving them around and you couldn't see much of them.
If that is true and people buy the Type Cover 3 to go along with the tablet, then there is no real issue for storage. It will be right there on the side of the keyboard.
I will probably create a few uses for it when I get it. I plan to get the Pro 3 type cover as well to go along with it.
However, I do have the Microsoft Wedge Keyboard that I don't use with anything anymore and that puppy has a full set of keys to include a PrntScn key. It also has a cover that can be used as a stand for a tablet. Actually, it works great and you can angle the tablet to any angle you want. That and the Wedge mouse (I don't like the Arch mouse they have) and the Wedge mouse is extremely small and just perfect for use with a tablet. Use it all the time with my RT.
I am already shopping around for a bag for the Pro 3 and saw a Messenger Bag at Wal-Marts' web site that would work perfect. I have one similar to it that I use with my RT.
Now, if Microsoft would quit getting the tablets shipped via the slowest boats from China, things will go great. Have to wait until 1 August for the i3 and i7 models.
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Anonymous
2014-06-26T03:19:33+00:00 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.
I actually use the pen a lot more than I thought I would.
Hers a video describing was to store it. The magnet at the power connector is the strongest, but not full time secure solution...
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Anonymous
2014-06-26T00:24:04+00:00 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.