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# Laptop-Creating Covers
The iPad NoteBookCase Gives You a Mini Macbook Pro in Just Seconds

By Anne Giesen | Published 2012-04-16 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebookcase
References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/352167/iPad-Case-Turns-iPad-Into-Macbook-Pro/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/thanko/notebookcase-for-ipad2/?scid=af_ich_link_txt)

A great new creative Japanese invention, the iPad NoteBookCase, will be saving you spending a lot of money on buying a full laptop. The iPad case transforms an iPad or [iPad 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app) into a Mini Macbook Pro just by sleeving it up.

In a few seconds your iPad has all the features that you expect from a regular laptop; a blue tooth enabled keyboard, a USB-port and a mini USB-port. For charging, it relies on a built-in Lithium-polymer auxiliary battery.

The lightweight case is not yet available for the iPad 3 yet but since the size differences between are minimal you might be able to make it fit, at your own risk of course! The NoteBookCase is sold by Japanese retailer [Rakuten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Connected-reading-ecosystems) and [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-leather-slim-case).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## 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

- **Transformative Ipad Cases:** Opportunity to create innovative and functional iPad cases that mimic the features of a laptop.
- **Mini Laptop Conversion:** Creating accessories or add-ons that instantaneously convert tablets into mini laptops, offering a more versatile computing experience.
- **Portable Productivity Solutions:** Developing compact and lightweight tech accessories that enhance the functionality of tablets for on-the-go professionals.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Consumer Electronics:** Designing and manufacturing cutting-edge accessories for tablets and laptops.
- **E-commerce:** Selling and distributing innovative tech accessories through online retail platforms.
- **IT Services:** Providing consulting and support services for businesses in adopting and integrating portable productivity solutions.

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