Kensington Blackbelt Rugged Case for Surface Pro 11/10/9 Military-Grade Protection - Black (K96541WW)

What I requested.

So I’ve always been an apple gang these last few months I’ve gotten two surfaces and I was quite surprised when I found out that there weren’t a whole lot of selections for cases in fact there’s really not much in the way of selection so it was important for me to be able to use the tape cover but I also have some kind of protection that was minimal and not to obtrusive or bulky because I carry them in my backpack. So when I came across this I what I would call a bumper I was a bit skeptical because it seemed a little more expensive than the others but there’s nothing more annoying than a case that unfolds until like three times the size and you have to deal with all the flaps everywhere if you know what I mean. So I ordered it I received it and again I’m still not calling it a case but it’s made it this far with me and I am pretty happy with it all and all the type cover fits in it nicely and it is incorporated into the bumper well they Spared no expense there.HOWEVER.....It came with a pen holder as I feel all cases for the surface should now I also have a surface Pro X with the same case and it’s pen holder is on the top of this case and it fits quite nicely into it you’ll notice in the pictures this pen holder is on the side. I should also note that on the surface Pro X version the only part of the pen holder that’s exposed is a small Section in the middle otherwise the pen is completely encased in the bumper so to speak This one they seem to do the opposite the whole pens exposed except for one little section that’s holding it now to top it off they tied a string to something that was supposed to go on the pen which then gave you about 6 feet of string to do it with I don’t know I guess you’re supposed to wrap it around the pen holder? So annoyed with that I cut the string off which is OK but now I have this huge knob sticking out On the left-hand side holding the pen which as you’re probably thinking gets knocked off of it pretty frequently coming in and out of the backpack I wish that would’ve been done differently otherwise don’t call it a case called a bumper

All in all, this is a WONDERFUL case! Everything about its design is terrific. Perfect fit for my new Surface Go 2 tablet, wonderful touch and weight and overall layout.However, I didn't buy a Microsoft pencil (for $100), instead opting for a wonderful Renaisser stylus for Surface (for $30). Works perfectly, and saved me lots of money. Now the Renaisser pencil is .36" in diameter whereas the official Microsoft Surface Pen is .38" in diameter. Doesn't seem like much, but apparently it is critical.And it's critical because the tether that comes with the Kensington BlackBelt case and which connects to the case (and which is designed to hold the pen on a foot-long string when it is not clipped in to the built-in primary clip on the left edge of the case, and to prevent it from getting lost or falling on the floor) has its own second clip at the end of the stringl This second clip is supposed to hold the pen on a string permanently, even when the pen is removed from the primary fixed clip on the left edge of the case.Well, the secondary clip at the end of the tether IS TOO LARGE for my Renaisser stylus. It does not hold it at all. Perhaps it would work if only my pen were just .02" fatter, to match the size of the Microsoft Stylus, I don't know. I only know that it does NOT hold my Renaisser pen which is .36: in diameter.Now in contrast, the primary built-in fixed clip that is on the left edge of the BlackBelt case itself, well whatever its diameter is turns out to be PERFECT! The Renaisser pen pushes into this case clip perfectly and snugly and tightly. It is held 100% stationary and wonderfully. If only a clip with exactly the same diameter and tension had been used for the clip at the end of the tether I would be happy!Unfortunately, not the case. So I'm not really happy, at least regarding the tether and its clip which is larger than the primary clip on the case. So the case is great, the primary fixed case clip is great, and the tether and its larger clip is totally worthless... at least for my Renaisser pen.I wish Kensington sole a separate tether with a tighter smaller-diameter clip (to match that of the primary fixed clip on the case) but they don't. So I've removed the tether and tossed it away. The Renaisser pen simply fits into the primary clip until I remove it to use it, and then put it back. No tether in use, although I really would have liked to have it.Aside from that, the BlackBelt case is terrific. Highly recommended. The glove-like belt on its back side is a wonderful design, allowing you to hold the table securely from the rear with your entire open hand, while using your other hand to tap on the screen or use the pen. It's as stable as you could possibly want, with one hand inserted through the strap on the back like a glove.

The cutouts are perfect, it seemed a little weird installing due to how you have to settle the device in there, but ultimately it protects the screen and device overall very well, and the fit allows for all functions to be accessed. It looks professional quality as well, while adding very little weight. The hand strap on the back is a nice added feature as well.

Love it, durable and just what I wanted.

This is touted as a case that won't overheat your SurfacePro, but I've been using it on my SurfacePro everyday for the last 2.5 months and when my SurfacePro is plugged in while I use it, it heats up in the case.I've begun taking it out of the case when I'm using it while it's plugged in, and the SurfacePro cools down, but the same corner broke on my cover as another customer said broke on their theirs. I thought it's because my SurfacePro fell off the small table I use it on at school (on a carpeted floor) last week, but now I wonder if it's because I've removed it a few times when it's overheating.I won't be purchasing it again as it didn't even last 3 months, let alone the 4 years I hoped it would last.

The case fits my Surface Go 3 really snugly and has a nice appearance. I usually scoff at manufacturers' claims of their products meeting Mil-Std-XXX with no references to certifications, etc to back up the claims. However, I have taken my Surface Go 3 in its Blackbelt case to many wilderness locations over the last two plus years and accidentally dropped it during use on asphalt and packed dirt many times. I'm amazed that my device has not suffered any damage from the abuse. The case has really worked for me.