Yet another report of problems with the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. This time the symptoms involve a suddenly dead Type Cover, a missing driver — and no help from Microsoft.

Through Microsoft, you can order a Surface Pro 8 with an Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage for $1,000. That's a better deal for anyone that doesn't need a Type Cover.

Unfortunately for current Surface Pro Type Cover owners, the Surface Pro 8 uses an all-new connector due to the new design and shape. It does, however, work with the newer Surface Pro X Type Cover.

We noted that "with Windows 10, the Surface Pen, and optional Type Cover, it can replace your laptop." For a closer look at the Surface Type Cover, check out the video below. Get Our Best Stories!

When you're working on the go, you shouldn't have to juggle devices. This refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 6 gives you multiple form factors for $393.99, $455 off the $849 MSRP.

The Type Cover design already uses magnets to attach the Type Cover to the spine of a Pro, as well as lifting the keyboard tray against the screen to create a small rake for easier typing.

Read: Surface Pen not working. Fix Surface Type Cover or Keyboard Typing problems 1] Keys on the Keyboard is not working, but the touchpad works fine This is a typical case where for some reason ...

Now that we've walked around the hardware and viewed the image gallery of the product, here are a few reasons I am making the move from the Surface Type Cover to the Brydge 12.3 Pro Plus.