10 Awesome iPad Mods And Hacks

Replace your car interior

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We like these instructions on HackNMod that tell you how to build an iPad directly into your car.

Build it into a musical instrument

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Here's a device called a Mantaray, a musical platform powered by an iPad.

You can put wheels on it and ride it around

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Steer a remote control balloon

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It even responds to your tilting motions. Check it out here.

Spruce up your kitchen

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Modders have even put iPads into kitchen cabinets.

Make it retro

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This old Apple computer makes a completely impractical but retro iPad case.

Play old school games on it in an iCade

Refinish it into something totally fancy

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A company called Cottin will convert your iPad's housing into something very sharp-looking.

Make it into a navigation system for a motorcycle

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Some enterprising guys made a video all about their motorcycle mounted iPad, handy for GPS navigation.

Trick it out with a USB typewriter

USB Typewriter will sell you an iPad-friendly typewriter ready for use.

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