Axiotron Modbook- First Apple-Authorized Tablet Mac
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Axiotron ModbookThe first Apple-Authorized Tablet Mac
Axiotron has released its Apple-authorized tablet Mac, the first of its kind, which targets artists and design-oriented professionals. The Modbook, which started shipping 31st Dec, 2007 uses a pen-sensitive LCD slate-style display from Wacom for onscreen writing and drawing. Axiotron unveiled the Modbook a year ago at Macworld.
The Modbook pen offers 512 levels of pressure sensitivity to achieve a level of precision needed in creating and editing digital art. The computer comes pre-installed with Mac OS X Leopard, officially OS X 10.5, and is powered by a 2.0 GHz or a 2.2 GHzIntel Core 2 Duo processor. The device uses Leopard’s built-in Inkwell software for handwriting recognition.
The tablet has a 13.3-inch screen, a built-in iSight Webcam, a global positioning system, and a CD/DVD combo drive. The computer also has built-in support for Bluetooth and 802.11n Wi-Fi. It has a triple layer of metal plating, including nickel over copper and topped with chrome, and is available in standard satin or optional mirror finish.
The Modbook is a modified MacBook with its screen and keyboard severed and replaced with a tablet screen. The device, which is available through Axiotron resellers, has a suggested retail price starting at $2,290. The computer will be shown at Macworld 2008 in San Francisco, Jan. 15-18.
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