"Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID" announced by Microsoft is super cool

This is Yamada from the Systems Department.
Today we will talk about gadgets.

The other day, when I was looking for Bluetooth keyboards, I noticed that Microsoft had announced a new keyboard.
Its name is "Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID" product page
"Fingerprint ID", and it supports fingerprint authentication.

The feature is "Hidden Fingerprint Sensor"

It seems that the fingerprint authentication key is hidden inside the keyboard like other keys so that it does not get in the way of typing.

size, weight

Width: 16.57 inches (420.9 mm)
Height: 4.43 inches (112.6 mm)
Thickness: 0.76 inches (19.3 mm)
Weight: 413.5 g

It's light and thin.

specs

Connection interface: Bluetooth Low Energy compatible 4.0 / 4.1 / 4.2
Wireless frequency: 2.4 GHz
Wireless range: 10m outdoors, 5m in the office, 10m if there are no walls that get in the way of wireless
Support OS: Supports Bluetooth® 4.0 or higher Windows 10

price

Rice: $129.99, which is about 14,000 yen in Japanese yen.

Conclusion: I want it!

What's so good about this keyboard?

• You can connect by switching between wireless (Bluetooth)/wired (MicroUSB?)
• In the case of wireless, it lasts about 4 months on a full charge.
• Compatible with fingerprint authentication as well as Windows Hello
• The design is simple and cool!

That's about it.
In particular, Windows Hello was announced in a big way when Windows 10 was announced, but
so far there has been no use for it except on the Surface and machines from some manufacturers, so I have great expectations for it.

This page contains setup instructions.
https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/touch-mouse-and-search/microsoft-modern-keyboard-fingerprintid-set-up

Also, a new mouse has been announced, but I wonder if this one doesn't have much of a feature?
I think the design fits this keyboard.
Product page

I can't wait for the release!