Apple has patented an idea that combines functions of a desktop computer with touchscreen interface. Images in the patent show a monitor on a swivel base that can be rotated and used as a touch screen.

“Imagine having an iMac on your desktop one minute and a gigantic iPad the next,” writes Jack Purcher. “Imagine playing iGames on this dream machine – Wow! Imagine reading a double-page book on this – Unbelievable! Apple takes the mystery out of how OS X could finally co-exist with iOS on a Mac and you’ve got to see this one to believe it.”

While some might be excited by the the possibilities of an iMac with iPad capabilities, there’s no guarantee this product will ever come to market.

Source: Patently Apple