OWC, Axiotron launch ModBook


Axiotron and Other World Computing (OWC) have formerly announced the ModBook, the first-ever Mac OS X tablet solution.

"Built for mobile users, artists, students, medical practitioners and professionals, the Axiotron ModBook enables its user to draw and write directly on the screen, while the handwriting recognition built into Mac OS X Tiger not only turns hand scribbles into text in every application, but also provides extended control of the system through gesture recognition. If your favored input device is the pen, then this is the Mac tablet solution for you," said Andreas Haas, president of Axiotron, a former management level leader with Apple, including serving as Newton Business Unit Manager in Europe.

The Axiotron ModBook is an after-market hardware modification solution of the Apple MacBook notebook computer, adding true pen input, a new 13.3-inch wide screen LCD and an optional GPS in a tough, satin chrome plated magnesium top shell, while keeping all the powerful features of the MacBook base system.

MocBook is available now from $2,199 for a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo model.

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