Sometimes carrying around a laptop and an iPad seems like overkill. Yet, sometimes, it's purely fantastic. That's right, with a nifty app called Duet Display, one can turn an iPad in to a second display!
There are a couple different apps that let you turn your iPad into a secondary display, each with their pros and cos. The two other main contenders are AirDisplay 3 and iDisplay which were reviewed along with Duet by LifeHacker. Long story short, Duet works well and I'm a happy camper who can now have dual displays even at a coffee shop. If you have an iPad, go ahead and get this app and enjoy the extra screen real estate!
Oh, and if you are wondering about the wonderfully colorful iPad stand, you need not go further than these Lil' Engineer Construction Blocks. They may be rated for 3-5 year olds, but who says Dad can't have any fun?