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Technology Lifestyle At last - a Mac tablet computer
Technology Lifestyle At last - a Mac tablet computer | At last - a Mac tablet computer |
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| Written by Stuart Corner | |
| Tuesday, 01 January 2008 | |
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Page 1 of 2 According to Axiotron, it "melds Apple MacBook's speed, power, superior strength and elegance with Wacom's leading digitiser technology to provide an unparalleled 512 levels of pressure sensitivity for a fast, accurate and intuitive user experience..[and] offers twice the pen sensitivity and control of any tablet PC on the market." Axiotron is not producing the Modbook itself. According to its website, "The Axiotron Modbook is.... exclusively assembled and manufactured by Axiotron authorised system manufacturers (AASM) who not only perform the conversion, but also include a comprehensive one year warranty covering the complete solution. Every AASM also offers optional two year warranty extension plans, providing added ease of mind." The first two of these AASMs are Other World Computing in the US and Carbon Computing in Canada. OWC is offering Modbooks from $US2279. Carbon Computing's web site has yet to catch up with the official launch. Th Modbook was foreshadowed at MacWorld 2007 where it was named Best of Show. Reporting on that event, iTWire described the Modbook as "an unofficial modification of the MacBook" and speculated that Apple might move to block it. However Axiotron says the devices is "Apple-authorised." iTWire also reported that "Axiotron is planning to offer an upgrade kit, allowing existing MacBook users to upgrade their MacBooks into Tablets. This will be available later in 2007." |
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