Microsoft announced new NFL team-branded editions of its Surface Type Cover keyboard, which will work with the Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4. The keyboards will be available starting Aug. 15 at Microsoft Stores and at microsoftonline.com for $159.
The NFL-branded keyboards look to be versions of the Signature Type Cover ($159), albeit with team logos on the underside. The keyboards are swathed in a two-tone, gray mélange Alcantara fabric, "a unique and innovative material used in high-end luxury products, sourced only from Italy," according to Microsoft's site.
However, the NFL Type Covers will have a little something extra for the fans. Here's a look at the special features of each.
Arizona CardinalsMacro key inserts "Show me the money!" | |
Atlanta FalconsSpeakers automatically increase volume to drown out conversation. | |
Baltimore RavensPretty good, but questions about how long it will hold up. | |
Buffalo BillsPackaging claims it's a lot better than it actually performs. | |
Carolina PanthersStarts Dabbing every time you send an email. | |
Chicago BearsWorks pretty well, but gets consistently bad reviews online. | |
Cincinnati BengalsBuilt-in speakers say, "Who Dey!" but not much else. | |
Cleveland BrownsHas only two keys: Escape and Delete. | |
Dallas CowboysTwice as large as the others and makes a lot of noise as you type, but only half the keys work. | |
Denver BroncosHas a dedicated button for ordering Papa John's Pizza. | |
Detroit LionsRandomly enters curse words as you type. | |
Green Bay PackersComes with built-in finger warmers, which you'll never use. | |
Houston TexansWorks well at first, but falls apart quickly. | |
Indianapolis ColtsOnly works well indoors. | |
Jacksonville JaguarsCompatible only with Microsoft Surface RT. | |
Kansas City ChiefsTypes everything you enter, but very, very slowly. | |
Los Angeles RamsWill get up and move off your desk every few years. | |
Miami DolphinsAlways compared to older, far superior Microsoft PS2 ergonomic keyboard. | |
Minnesota VikingsTop of keyboard may cave in unexpectedly. | |
New England PatriotsCan be inflated or deflated to just the right height. | |
New Orleans SaintsHas one really good key, but it might fall off at any time. | |
New York GiantsNever seems to work, except during big presentations. | |
New York JetsComes with a retro mink liner, but works only a quarter of the time. | |
Oakland RaidersMade up of used parts from other keyboards. | |
Philadelphia EaglesTypes everything in all caps. Easily removable batteries for throwing at opponents. | |
Pittsburgh SteelersKeyboard made out of iron, weighs 10 pounds. | |
San Francisco 49ersHas LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth, but can't connect in the air with anything. | |
Seattle SeahawksAutomatically pairs with noise-cancelling headset. | |
San Diego ChargersThreatens to shut down unless you renew your subscription to Office 365. | |
Tampa Bay BuccaneersNote: Creamsicle-colored version has been recalled. | |
Tennessee TitansOlder models were great, but it hasn't worked well in about a decade. | |
WashingtonOwner Dan Snyder charges you 10 cents every time you press a letter. |
Editor's Note: If you haven't guessed this is a parody by now, well, it is.
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