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"We know you've been on pins and needles since we cleared up some of the confusion regarding the Clamcase, but a review unit finally landed on our doorstep to put through the paces. If you need a refresher, this was one of the earliest iPad keyboard cases to be introduced, but has only started shipping recently after some manufacturing woes. We've had sometime to put this baby through the paces so read past the break for the lowdown."

It was interesting reading this review, as this product really piques my interest. Interesting to me was the fact that since this is a touch screen and works with touch, there is no mouse pad so it looks odd initially. That and the top is heavier than the bottom so sitting it on your lap may cause some problems when you need to touch the screen. I'm thinking if I go this route, why not just bring a laptop? The screen keyboard has never been a problem for me though, what are your thoughts?

"If you've been waiting for the ultimate iPad accessory, your wait my finally be over. The ClamCase iPad keyboard, case and stand is now available for purchase. It combines a Bluetooth keyboard with a notebook-like case that also functions as a convertible-style stand. Basically, it's every accessory you've had your eyes on except an external battery."

This device is pretty amazing actually, since you can use it as a separate Bluetooth keyboard, as a pseudo netbook when you insert your iPad or as a nifty stand for the iPad when you want to watch movies or display your iPad as a digital picture frame. I'm sure there are many other uses for this, and its now available for purchase from the Clam Case website. They even have gift cards if you are thinking of your favorite iPad user, or even to purchase for yourself as they gift cars are $99.00 USD and you can use them to redeem for the $119.00 USD Clam Case, a savings of $20.00 USD.