# Tablet-Transforming Laptop Cases The New Brydge Pro Turns the iPad Pro into a Touchscreen Laptop By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brydge-pro References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/03/26/thought-that-was-a-macbook-look-again-its-a-hybrid-ipad-pro/) & [brydge](https://www.brydge.com/products/brydge-for-ipad-pro-2018#back-to-top) The latest Brydge Pro case has been created to help fully transform the functionality of the iPad Pro from a robust tablet into a touchscreen laptop that will revolutionize the mobile computing experience. The case features a durable design that is outfitted with a QWERTY keyboard that is very reminiscent of the one you'd find on a [MacBook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-docking-station) laptop. This will come as welcome news to users who are seeking a lightweight, feature-rich touchscreen laptop within the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-combo-touch) ecosystem, which will also save them a fair bit of money compared to the MacBook lineup. The Brydge Pro iPad Pro case features a battery pack that will offer a whopping 12 months of life per charge and also comes backed by a lifetime warranty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tablet-transforming Cases:** There is an opportunity to develop more cases that can transform tablets into functional laptops, enhancing the mobile computing experience. - **Touchscreen Laptops:** The demand for touchscreen laptops, like the Brydge Pro, is increasing, presenting a chance for manufacturers to create innovative and versatile products. - **Apple Ecosystem Gadgets:** Developing gadgets, such as the Brydge Pro case, that seamlessly integrate with the Apple ecosystem can provide users with a cost-effective alternative to MacBook laptops. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tablet Accessories:** The tablet accessories industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating innovative cases that transform tablets into laptops, meeting the evolving needs of users. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the growing demand for touchscreen laptops and develop cutting-edge products that offer enhanced functionality and user experience. - **Mobile Computing:** In the mobile computing industry, there is an opportunity to create gadgets that complement the Apple ecosystem and provide users with a more affordable and versatile computing option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productive Laptop-Like Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-combo-touch.md) - [Malleable Magnetic Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-keyboard-case.md) - [Tablet PC Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brydge-spx-keyboard.md) - [Transforming Professional Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-logitech-combo-touch.md) - [Flexible Professional Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-flip-folio.md) - [Improved Tablet Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-keyboard-for-ipad.md) - [Magnetic Charging Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-case-pro.md) - [Productivity-Focused Tablet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-folio-case.md) - [Shapeshifting Tablet Workstation Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-dynamic-folio.md)