'Modbook' tablet Mac

Solution hardware manufacturer Axiotron and Other World Computing (OWC) today announced that they will be unveiling on January 9 the new ModBook, the "first ever" Mac tablet computer solution at the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco (booth no. S2218). The ModBook is a high-end slate-style notebook computer solution that features an optional, integrated GPS system and an integrated pen-tablet system. It was designed in California by Axiotron's team of German and American engineers and will be available in the U.S. through an exclusive joint-venture arrangement between Axiotron and OWC. Consumers will be able to experience hands-on trials at OWC's booth at the Expo, according to the company. The Axiotron ModBook features Wacom Pen-eabled hardware for true pen input and is fully compatible with Apple's Inkwell, a Mac OS X Tiger feature that provides system level handwriting and gesture recognition to all Mac applications.

"Drawing and writing directly on the screen provides for a uniquely intuitive user experience and its slim, slate-style form factor makes the ModBook the ultimate companion for mobile users, artists, professionals and students," the company said. "The ModBook is also the only portable Mac solution that features an optional built-in Global Positioning System (GPS)." The Axiotron ModBook GPS Module was developed in cooperation with GlobalSat Technologies Corporation utilizing the industry leading SiRFstar III chipset for shorter first location fix times and improved tracking capabilities.

by MacNN Staff