Microsoft's 'Modern Keyboard' with fingerprint sensor now available

San Francisco: Tech giant Microsoft has made its Modern Keyboard available that features a hidden fingerprint sensor located between the Alt and Ctrl keys to make typing hassle-free.

The keyboard is rechargeable and can last up to four months on a single charge.

"The `Modern Keyboard` is now available via Microsoft Store in the US (for $129.99), Canada and China," Windows Central reported on Sunday.

The `Modern Keyboard` is in line with Microsoft`s next generation of Windows 10 input devices that match the latest Surface models in design and finish. 

According to Microsoft, the new model of keyboard has Chiclet-style keys and aluminum frame that`s heavy and "virtually indestructible". 

The keyboard works either wired or through Bluetooth with and uses a rechargeable battery and is compatible with Windows 8-10, Windows 10 Phone, Android and macOS.