Touchpads

Also revamped is the touchpad built into the cover. Touchpads on most hybrids are a hit-or-miss affair, and while it was great to have one built into previous Surface covers, it was never more than barely adequate. The new version is a little larger, but more importantly, has a more responsive feel, and a surface coating that feels more like a high-end touchpad, where last year's had a distinct plastic feel. It's still not as responsive as the touchpad on a MacBook, but it's another step in the right direction. This new keyboard cover retains last year's other big addition, a secondary hinge near the top edge that you can fold the cover along. This lifts the rear up to hold it against the body via a magnetic connection and provides a more natural typing angle.