Comments on: ModBook Makes Apple Tablet a Reality http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/ TheAppleBlog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:26:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Autodesk Serving Up Sketchbook Express With Axiotron Apple Tablet | TheAppleBlog http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-125371 Autodesk Serving Up Sketchbook Express With Axiotron Apple Tablet | TheAppleBlog Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:00:56 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-125371 [...] likely you’ve heard mention of the Axiotron Modbook, the third party (and only) Apple tablet computing solution, but I like talking about it anyway. [...] [...] likely you’ve heard mention of the Axiotron Modbook, the third party (and only) Apple tablet computing solution, but I like talking about it anyway. [...]

]]> By: ModBook Unveiled, No One Notices at The Apple Blog http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-94792 ModBook Unveiled, No One Notices at The Apple Blog Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:10:00 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-94792 [...] It seems that with all the hubbub over a certain other electronic manufacturer’s new tablet-esque device, no one noticed toady’s official unveiling of the Axiotron ModBook, the first OS X-wielding commercial tablet. We previously reported on a few of the specs, but we now know it’ll come in three flavors; a 1.83 GHz Core 2 Duo model with 512 MB RAM, a 60 GB HDD, Combo Drive, and no GPS; a 2.0 GHz model with 1 GB RAM, 80 GB HDD, SuperDrive and GPS; and another 2.0 GHz dream machine with a whopping 160 GB HDD and 2 GB RAM, as well as a SuperDrive and GPS. With a thin aluminum shell, the ModBook definitely has looks going for it, when many people thought a tablet hack couldn’t come close to Apple’s design. However, with its looks comes a price tag to match: the cheapest ModBook is $2279, more than twice as much as the MacBook it shares components with. The higher-specced models go for $300 more than the last, with the medium machine going for $2579, and the best and brightest going for $2879. For those who are willing to jump on the early adopter bandwagon and pre-order before anyone gets their hands on it, there’s a bonus: the $2279 is selling for $80 less until it ships, and each of the higher models is selling for $180 less. With a 15″ MacBook Pro as my constant companion, it’s hard for me to justify that high a price, however enticing the ModBook is, but I’m sure this is the answer to the prayers of many a Mac user, and if successful might even show Apple that a Newton 2.0 isn’t such a bad idea after all. By Richard Neal in Deals, Hardware and Commentary. [...] [...] It seems that with all the hubbub over a certain other electronic manufacturer’s new tablet-esque device, no one noticed toady’s official unveiling of the Axiotron ModBook, the first OS X-wielding commercial tablet. We previously reported on a few of the specs, but we now know it’ll come in three flavors; a 1.83 GHz Core 2 Duo model with 512 MB RAM, a 60 GB HDD, Combo Drive, and no GPS; a 2.0 GHz model with 1 GB RAM, 80 GB HDD, SuperDrive and GPS; and another 2.0 GHz dream machine with a whopping 160 GB HDD and 2 GB RAM, as well as a SuperDrive and GPS. With a thin aluminum shell, the ModBook definitely has looks going for it, when many people thought a tablet hack couldn’t come close to Apple’s design. However, with its looks comes a price tag to match: the cheapest ModBook is $2279, more than twice as much as the MacBook it shares components with. The higher-specced models go for $300 more than the last, with the medium machine going for $2579, and the best and brightest going for $2879. For those who are willing to jump on the early adopter bandwagon and pre-order before anyone gets their hands on it, there’s a bonus: the $2279 is selling for $80 less until it ships, and each of the higher models is selling for $180 less. With a 15″ MacBook Pro as my constant companion, it’s hard for me to justify that high a price, however enticing the ModBook is, but I’m sure this is the answer to the prayers of many a Mac user, and if successful might even show Apple that a Newton 2.0 isn’t such a bad idea after all. By Richard Neal in Deals, Hardware and Commentary. [...]

]]> By: Yours truly http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-94750 Yours truly Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:26:12 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-94750 http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ModBook http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ModBook

]]> By: Yours truly http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-94749 Yours truly Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:24:09 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-94749 Bla, bla, bla!!! See it yourself Bla, bla, bla!!! See it yourself

]]> By: Majo http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-94725 Majo Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:43:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-94725 Modbook is now a reality!!! http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ModBook Modbook is now a reality!!!

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ModBook

]]> By: Kyle Korleski http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-94142 Kyle Korleski Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:53:27 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-94142 I wonder if it is a kit to modify our existing MacBooks or if it's just a re-engineered MacBook with tablet features and tendencies. I wonder if it is a kit to modify our existing MacBooks or if it’s just a re-engineered MacBook with tablet features and tendencies.

]]> By: Nick http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-93274 Nick Sat, 06 Jan 2007 20:50:20 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-93274 I agree with Grant, I'll wait for Apple to unleash their take on a tablet. After the patents they filed with those exchangeable input devices like keyboard and such, they are probably working on a tablet but with an Apple twist. I'm starting to get tired of all the pseudo-scoops and thrillers and guessing games. A little was fun before but it is now out of control. I agree with Grant, I’ll wait for Apple to unleash their take on a tablet.

After the patents they filed with those exchangeable input devices like keyboard and such, they are probably working on a tablet but with an Apple twist.

I’m starting to get tired of all the pseudo-scoops and thrillers and guessing games. A little was fun before but it is now out of control.

]]> By: Aaron http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-92614 Aaron Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:59:17 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-92614 I wonder what the cost of this tablet will actually be... It will not be an option for the average mac user, though I can see the uber Apple nerds getting right into this one. I wonder what the cost of this tablet will actually be…

It will not be an option for the average mac user, though I can see the uber Apple nerds getting right into this one.

]]> By: Grant http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-92604 Grant Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:29:09 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-92604 No Apple support, Combo drive (they still make those?, no apple support, no apple design, not built from a pro model but will surely cost more than a pro machine, no Apple support, recognition software that is already in OS X, no Apple support. The design could be decent, but it won't be Apple and won't be supported. I have had enough bad hard drives and bad mother boards to not want anything to do with a modded Apple product that is supported by some company somewhere. Logic board fails, I am out my machine for weeks and weeks, and I am to pay a premium for this privilege? No thanks, I will buy a Bluetooth Graphire to go wiht my MBP and utilize some hand to eye coordination. But that is just me. No Apple support, Combo drive (they still make those?, no apple support, no apple design, not built from a pro model but will surely cost more than a pro machine, no Apple support, recognition software that is already in OS X, no Apple support.

The design could be decent, but it won’t be Apple and won’t be supported. I have had enough bad hard drives and bad mother boards to not want anything to do with a modded Apple product that is supported by some company somewhere. Logic board fails, I am out my machine for weeks and weeks, and I am to pay a premium for this privilege? No thanks, I will buy a Bluetooth Graphire to go wiht my MBP and utilize some hand to eye coordination. But that is just me.

]]> By: vanni http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-92593 vanni Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:49:29 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-92593 ...might it not be the new uber cool 10-12 inch macbok pro? …might it not be the new uber cool 10-12 inch macbok pro?

]]> By: Nick Santilli http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-92590 Nick Santilli Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:33:44 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/01/04/modbook-makes-apple-tablet-a-reality/#comment-92590 Haha, yeah, interesting sounding, isn't it?? And I wouldn't say it would be undesired by yours truly. :) I just think were Apple to do it, it'd be in a design that would make us all drool. OWC will probably make a nice stab at it, but will it be everything you'd expect from an Apple product? I'm skeptical. Either way, it'll be nice to see an Apple-based option in some form - and I bet all the artistas out there will enjoy drawing right on their ModBook in Illustrator (for example). Haha, yeah, interesting sounding, isn’t it??
And I wouldn’t say it would be undesired by yours truly. :) I just think were Apple to do it, it’d be in a design that would make us all drool. OWC will probably make a nice stab at it, but will it be everything you’d expect from an Apple product? I’m skeptical.
Either way, it’ll be nice to see an Apple-based option in some form - and I bet all the artistas out there will enjoy drawing right on their ModBook in Illustrator (for example).

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