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December 27, 2007

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Axiotron may finally Mod your ‘Book

Posted Dec. 27, ’07, 1:23 PM PT by Dan Pourhadi
Category | Hardware

modbook1.jpgAt Macworld Expo ‘07, I sat in on a press briefing from Axiotron and Other World Computer (OWC), where they introduced the theoretically-first-ever tablet Mac, the ModBook. Later, I met with OWC’s president, who was touting the thing like it was the greatest invention since two-finger touchpad scrolling.

But as Apple has learned, too much touting and not enough shipping bites you in the ass. The ModBook was delayed and delayed and delayed into near-tech-oblivion, and the idea of the tablet-y goodness all but left our minds.

But there’s hope now that the two companies will finally be shipping the mutated MacBook in early January — January 8th, says blogger JK, who posted an email from OWC with the new ship date for his ModBook order.

The date puts its release right before Macworld ‘08 — a potential problem for the company duo, aptly notes Infinite Loop’s Erik Kennedy, since some strong rumors peg Macworld as the supposed venue for the introduction of Apple’s new mini-portable. Are sub-notebooks and tablets the same? Nope. But no one knows what Apple is really announcing at the keynote — and it’d be wise for anyone to wait until after January 15th to place their ModBook orders.

In the meantime, check the new ModBook specs: GPS now comes standard on all models (previously it was a $99 add-on); it also has all the specs of the new MacBooks (obviously), including more RAM, faster processor, etc. Check the site for more details — but really, hold off on those purchases ‘til Macworld. You know. Just in case.

[via WIRED]

(P.S. This is my 100th post. Woo!)


2 Comments

Walt Author Profile Page said:

What if you threw a party, and no one came? Wouldn't it be funny if Apple released their own tablet Mac at the Expo? Then these guys try to come out and introduce their own. Everybody would be going after the "real thing" while these guys finally got their shite together enough to mass produce their first shipment. That would suck for them.

And congrats on your 100th post!

December 27, 2007 1:55 PM
krye said:

Next month will mark the end of the ModBook. No one is going to want a 3rd party tablet based on an obsolete laptop.

December 27, 2007 3:50 PM

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