Case Turns Your iPad Into a Mini MacBook Pro

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Posted April 6, 2012 at 6:59pm by Shalom Levytam

Check out this 'Notebook Case for iPad' found by Macotakara.jp that turns your iPad into a mini MacBook Pro.

9to5Mac reports that "the case packs a built-in Lithium-polymer battery that allows you to charge the iPad while in use. It also features a USB port, mini USB port, and Bluetooth for the keyboard. The case is available through Japanese retailer Rakuten for 5,980 yen (or roughly $75), so it could land in Rakuten's United States-based Buy.com in the near future."

You can also find the case on Amazon.co.jp but note that it only specifies support for the iPad 2, though the minimal size difference of the iPad 3 might mean it's compatible as well.

Read More [via 9to5Mac] [via Macotakara]

Case Turns Your iPad Into a Mini MacBook Pro

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N82k - April 8, 2012 at 6:44pm

I agree with hindsight, who's business is it to tell anyone else how to use their device. I prefer not using a touch keypad, in favor of a physical one. Everyone has their own preferences and this looks like a badass solution/alternative to the standard Bluetooth or vertical standing iPad keyboards/docks. Good day all.

justabrake - April 8, 2012 at 11:59am

Too bad apple didn't put this out then you know quality would be there ! But who knows maybe it's built well ! It sure looks nice , wonder why it won't be shipped out "Thought"

joyz - April 7, 2012 at 8:45am

Get zagg case/keyboard... Same thing if not better

Joe Cole - April 7, 2012 at 2:46pm

I did own the aluminum ZAGGmate for my original iPad. I think the one for the iPad-2 is leather but this Japanese gizmo looks cool. From a distance, looks like a Mac. Something unique in my opinion.

joyz - April 7, 2012 at 3:49pm

Yep looks neat-- anyone going to Japan

Joe Cole - April 7, 2012 at 8:06am

Amazon page says it can't be shipped outside Japan. That's too bad, I would have loved to get one for my iPad 2. Looks cool.

G - April 7, 2012 at 2:44am

Why mac pro and not air? I'd buy if it was air

thoune - April 7, 2012 at 1:18am

i would like it if the keyboard was thinner! now it is too thick!

Achoo - April 6, 2012 at 11:05pm

What's up with the 90-port-dongle-cabling required to use it? Useless to me, people who can afford an iPad and waste of money to buy this expensive case is pretty much guarantee to already own a laptop. Makes sense to anyone else?

merliner - April 6, 2012 at 8:47pm

this is a cool makeshift touchbook. how much are touch panel laptops these days? best of both worlds.

r - April 6, 2012 at 7:29pm

finally! something that can turn my tablet into a laptop. people...just buy a laptop