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The Axiotron Modbook™ is a revolutionary slate-style tablet Mac that enables users to draw and write directly on the screen. Axiotron’s innovative design and manufacturing process integrates an Apple® MacBook® computer, state-of-the-art Wacom® pen-enabled digitizer technology and ...
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Modbook Maker Goes Public
I4U News — ... Andreas E. Haas will remain in charge as the company goes public according to Axiotron. "Going public in Canada provides Axiotron the financial means to grow aggressively without the potential pitfalls of traditional venture capital funding or the expensive regulatory environment of the U.S. public markets," commented Mr. Haas. "Now we can fulfill our commitment to our customers by supporting the Modbook and offering some exciting new technologies our team has been working on." Via Axiotron Posted on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun ...

Axiotron ModBook Review
stevenf.com — ... You will not be surprised to learn that I was unable to resist the lure of ordering an Axiotron ModBook, which arrived at the office yesterday after a grueling three and a half month wait. ...

Axiotron updates Modbook- Mac Tablet
jkOnTheRun — ... The only Mac Tablet just got updated as Axiotron has announced a brand spanking new model for 2009.  The new Modbook is a MacBook that Axiotron modifies to add tablet functionality with a pen digitizer.  The new features that Axiotron is touting today: ...

Axiotron announces update to Modbook
SlashGear — ... , have just announced an update to their system that really changes the entire thing for the better. This isn’t just a miniscule upgrade; rather, it’s significant. ...

Axiotron Updates The Modbook For 2009
Gadgetreview — ... keyboard or mouse.  They’ve also upped the anty on the casing and added a QuadCoat finish - used by the auto industry - that protects the ’sturdy-yet-lightweight magnesium top shell’, while reducing weight to 5.3lbs.  Axiotron has also improved the display resulting in a better touch response and contrast ratio.  Lastly, they’ve enhanced the GPS, which now obtains a quicker fix indoors and outdoors. You can get your very own Modbook here, starting at $2,250 ...

Axiotron releases updated Modbook
CrunchGear — Axiotron announced yesterday that they are releasing an updated version of their tablet Mac solution, the Modbook. While the update mainly consists of some minor hardware changes, the really juicy bit is that you can now crack the thing open and void your warranty. Modders take note. And, in typical Mac fashion, they are priced almost twice as much as a tablet PC.

New Modbook Tablet Mac from Axiotron for Christmas?
Mobilewhack.com — [image] With less than 20 days to line-up your Christmas gift you still have time to take a look at the new Modbook made by Axiotron. The new model is pretty expensive too with price starting at $2,249? Too much you say? Here’s what’s new in this Axiotron Mac tablet: At least that’s what Axiotron says about their new tablet Mac mod. What do you think? Is it all worth all that money? via Axiotron Tags: axiotron , Laptops , modbook , Portable Devices , tablet

Apple iPad launching in 2009?
T3.com All — Apple iPad launching in 2009? New year, new Apple rumour A tablet-style device from Apple has been rumoured for years. In fact, it's been rumoured so long, someone else ended up making and selling one . But 2009 could finally see a fully legit Apple tablet, dubbed the iPad. Yes, we're in the land of rumour and hearsay once more, although TechCrunch claims 'three independent sources close to Apple' have confirmed details of a prototype device to them. And from what they're saying, it's likely to be a large-sized iPod touch with 7-inch or 9-inch screen, mixing access to the ...

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axiotron.com 1/7/2009 — The Modbook Pro employs revolutionary new Synergy™ Touch technology developed by Axiotron. Synergy Touch adds touch in support of pen-based input. Unlike any other touchscreen computer, the Modbook Pro’s Synergy technology enables pen and touch input ...
Axiotron updates its ModBook Mac tablet
techdigest.tv 12/8/2008 — Remember the ModBook "Mac Tablet" we showed off at Macworld a couple of years ago? Well, since Apple hasn't decided to release its own tablet computer yet, Axiotron has updated its own offering. The new ModBook is based on a MacBook and features a ...
ModBook Upgrade (video)
youtube.com 2/10/2009 — Here is the world's first Modbook upgrade video - TechRestore stop-motion style, of course! Special thanks to Dan Kennedy for doing the tech work and Lance ...
Axiotron's Modbook goes and Modbook Pro to get projected capacitive screens
engadget.com 3/16/2009 — Resistive touch-screens are great when you have a stylus in-hand, capacitive screens offer more finesse when you're going at it with fingertips, and both are about useless when you're wearing gloves ( for now , anyway). That changes with the ...
Woz helps take the wraps off Modbook Pro tablet (photos)
appleinsider.com 1/7/2009 — Users clamoring for a high-performance tablet computer running Mac OS X have a new option this week, with Mac modifier Axiotron announcing the Modbook Pro tablet at Macworld Expo, available now for pre-order.
Stop Motion ModBook Video Shows Expensive Hack in Action
blog.wired.com 2/10/2009 — Here's the way to get your ad shown free -- make it awesome. Here we see Tech Restore hawking its Modbook upgrade program, a $1150 service which adds a touch screen to your MacBook while simultaneously rendering it useless by removing the ...
Stop-Motion ModBook Upgrade Is Shop Class For Nerds [Video]
i.gizmodo.com 2/13/2009 — The ModBook —a tablet MacBook that you can use a stylus on—is cool, but have you ever wondered how it was made? Wonder no more. [ ModBook ]
Modservice
axiotron.com 10/29/2008 — Convert your existing Apple MacBook® into an Axiotron Modbook®! The company that introduced the award-winning tablet Mac® solution brings you an innovative new service that puts an Axiotron Modbook in your hands by transforming your Apple MacBook ...
Axiotron Modservice: Turn Your MacBook Into a Tablet
notebooks.com 10/29/2008 — Axiotron is now taking orders for Axiotron Modservice, a service that allows MacBook owners to turn any plastic Intel Core 2 Duo MacBook into a ModBook. The ModBook is the only way to get tablet functionality out of a MacBook. The Modservice will be ...