Ipad that can replace laptop?

I am not sure if this discussion was answered before or not.
I am just wondering if Apple have any plans to come up with an ipad that can replace laptops. Below are some of the features that should be available in that ipad for the purpose
1. Ability to synchronize the laptop(need not be macbook) with the ipad.
2. Ability to purchase/download business software(s) like MS Office, Visio, Project and outlook
3. Ability to attach/remove a typing pad as per the requirement
4. Flash software would be an advantage
5. USB/Flash drive port
6. Larger storage than 64 GB
To make it simple, something like MS Surface Pro 3.
Thanks,
San Bhu

At this time, iPad can only read USBs for the purpose of photos.
You're right, MS doesn't have an app for Visio that I can see, but if you're willing to look for an alternative: http://alternativeto.net/software/microsoft-visio/?platform=ipad.
If you want the iPad to have a built-in USB port for reading all files, you can let Apple know your suggestion at: http://apple.com/feedback/ipad.html.

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