Even as consumers shift away from tablets in favor of bigger smartphones, businesses remain a growth opportunity for iPads because the devices can be used for field work and as laptop replacements. (bloomberg.com)
Thus, the tablet can transform into a mini laptop replacement for those that look to type a lot on such a gadget. (tlbhd.com)
I would not consider this setup a viable laptop replacement - the screen is just too small, and the USB keyboard is also too small for very fast typing. (hubpages.com)