The Modbook reviewed
March 26th 2008
Like much of the civilized world, Wired has seen Axiotron's Modbook and come away impressed, saying that it will "give anyone who dabbles in the dark graphical arts exquisitely rendered heart palpitations."
Reviewer Danny Dumas does have a few nits to pick, though:
• Underpowered graphics
-- Nvidia's 8600M GT would be more appropriate
• The 13.3-inch screen isn't large enough
• It's a not true touchscreen device
-- You have to use the included stylus, fingers don't work
Nevertheless, Dumas loves the Modbook and drools generously about its many qualities, and sums its all up nicely in saying:
WIRED: Built-in GPS. Badass handwriting recognition software accurately renders chicken scratch into coherent words. Durable screen and shell makes porting this pricey device a relatively worry-free ordeal.
Previously, IGM has brought you Modbook-centric stories from Mahalo Daily and the Modbook Gallery.
The Modbook is available exclusively from Other World Computing in two configurations: 2.1GHz, 1GB, 120GB, combo drive--$2,279; and 2.4GHz, 2GB, 160GB, SuperDrive--$2,479.
Anyone ordering today can expect a five-to-six week wait for delivery.
Exclusive offer. Limited time only.
