Technabob » axiotron http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Axiotron Modbook: Mac Tablet Computer Revealed http://technabob.com/blog/2007/01/10/axiotron-modbook-mac-tablet-computer-revealed/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/01/10/axiotron-modbook-mac-tablet-computer-revealed/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:14:08 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/01/10/axiotron-modbook-mac-tablet-computer-revealed/ At this week’s Macworld conference, Axiotron is showing off its new Mac-based tablet computer, the ModBook. The ModBook is an aftermarket hardware modification kit that transforms Apple’s MacBook portable into the world’s first Mac tablet computer.

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The ModBook features a WACOM pressure-sensitive digitizer, allowing artists to draw directly on its 13.3-inch (1280×800) LCD screen. It also works with Apple’s Inkwell handwriting and gesture recognition software, providing immediate integration with all applications. The computer also features built-in GPS tracking, and iSight camera and an internal CD/DVD or DVD burner. Axiotron has also encased the computer in a magnesium alloy case for durability.

The ModBook will be available from Other World Computing with prices starting at $2279 for a complete system, including an Intel Core Duo MacBook, the ModBook conversion kit and a 1 year warranty on the complete system.

[ADDED: Video of the ModBook in action, via CrunchGear...]

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