# Notebook Tablet Covers The Crux360 Case Turns Your iPad into a Full Laptop By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crux360-case References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/11/ipad-case-with.php#4) & [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/crux360-ipad-case-turns-your-ipad-into-a-notebook-08-11-2010/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) The Crux360 Case protects your [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-keyboard-case) and comes with a built-in keyboard making your tablet look and work like a notebook. Although this is not the first [keyboard tablet case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akko-metakey-case), it is the first of its kind to make the cover a hard shell one for ultimate protection. It even has a hinge that can rotate the whole system into a stand. If you can’t decide on whether getting a [notebook or a tablet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matebook-fold-ultimate), then the Crux360 Case is a great solution to your problem. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Keyboard Tablet Cases:** The trend of creating tablet cases with built-in keyboards offers a convenient solution for users who want to turn their tablets into laptop-like devices. - **Hard Shell Tablet Covers:** The trend of incorporating hard shell covers for tablets provides enhanced protection and durability for the devices. - **Convertible Tablet Cases:** The trend of designing tablet cases with rotating hinges that can transform the device into a stand or laptop-like configuration offers versatile functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities in developing innovative and diverse keyboard tablet cases to cater to the growing demand for hybrid tablet-laptop devices. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of hard shell tablet covers by creating stylish and durable protective cases for tablets. - **Tech Accessories Retail:** The tech accessories retail industry can offer a wide range of convertible tablet cases with rotating hinges to provide customers with versatile and flexible tablet usage options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Malleable Magnetic Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-keyboard-case.md) - [Sleek Tablet Case Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryze-360.md) - [Briefcase-Style Tablet Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-flipbook-case.md) - [Ergonomic Tablet Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brydge-105-series-ii.md) - [Flexible Professional Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-flip-folio.md) - [Productivity-Harnessing Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esr-flip.md) - [Shapeshifting Tablet Workstation Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-dynamic-folio.md) - [Productivity-Focused Tablet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-folio-case.md) - [Backlit Tablet Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typecase-edge-pro.md)