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Note: Apple says it won't make tablet-laptop hybrids, but these add-on products will turn your iPad into a work-friendly machine.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said this week that he has no plans to introduce an iPad that can transform into a laptop, and he took a swipe at such hybrids from Microsoft and partners when he called them an ungainly cross between "a toaster and a refrigerator."
But just because Apple doesn't intend to release an iPad hybrid, that doesn't mean you can't produce your own, DIY version--with a little help. There are a number of aftermarket solutions available that, when combined with Apple's own wireless technologies, give the iPad the look and feel of a laptop. Here's an overview of some of the more interesting ones in what's sure to be a growing market.
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Logitech Zagg Keyboard Case
1. Logitech Zagg keyboard case. Logitech has partnered with accessories maker Zagg to create iPad protective cases that embed a stand and keyboard. The latest case from the duo, for the new iPad, features aircraft-grade aluminum with an anodized finish...