This definitely is something quite different and unexpected than the usual tablet devices out in the market. Introducing Raspberry PiPad -- a DIY tablet, which can be homemade, is tech lovers' new must-have.

An Ohio-based inventor Michael Castor decided to build his own tablet, which took him nearly two weeks to make. The casing of the 10.75-inch long, 7.5-inch wide, and inch thick device is uniquely made out of Baltic birch plywood with a carbon fiber back. Castor used a CNC machine to shape the wood to the correct frame.

The PiPad is powered by a Raspberry Pi computer and runs on the Linux-based Raspbian operating system. In other words, it can run web browser and apps created for the Linux operating system. The tablet is fitted with a 10,000 aMh battery, which provides up to six hours of run time. It features a capacitive 10-inch touchscreen, USB and Ethernet ports, with an audio jack that allows users to watch videos and listen to music. A Bluetooth chip also lets users connect a wireless mouse and keyboard.

"It seems that every day a manufacturer comes out with a new tablet computer -- thinner, lighter, faster," says the creator. "But it seems that they all look about the same and accomplish roughly the same things, sad."

"When I set out to build my Raspberry Pi tablet, I wanted something different," he continues. "I wanted an all-in-one system that was usable, portable, and Linux-based. Additionally, it had to look good."

The PiPad with its individual parts is sold around $350. The future versions can feature a camera and infra-red sensors.

"Overall, I'm very happy with my Raspberry Pi tablet," says Michael Castor. "It does what I want it to do and has been a great way to demonstrate the capabilities of the Raspberry Pi at Maker Faire [where] the device gets constant compliments from makers."