Rufus T. Firefly Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I was reading my MacLife magazine when I came across an ad for a "modbook" It's made by a company called Axiotron. I don't know if it's legite or not but the thing seems really cool. I don't know how practical it is but again, it's a sexy piece of hardware. more info: http://axiotron.com/ youtube: Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingMac Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 well, it doesn't have a keyboard, and it's not really that useful to me, why don't I just get a Macbook and a WACOM tablet? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Frankly, IMO it sucks. They did the same thing with the iBook G4 a while back. It also sucked. If you want a tablet by a Windows Based one. There is no support for that software in OSX like there is in Vista. Sorry. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special-K Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Actually MoC, the thing is pretty friggin sweet. I know this dude that has it. It's a great piece of machine, but it's really only useful if you're an artist or designer. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 MoC, if you watch the video you notice that it does have touch support, I think it might be using Wacom tablet software but it seems to work well. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 MoC, if you watch the video you notice that it does have touch support, I think it might be using Wacom tablet software but it seems to work well. Still, you'll get bored of it in a year. You'll be begging for a keyboard and a Touchpad. My friend went crazy with a tablet for a year. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus T. Firefly Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'd love one but MoC points out, one could get very bored with it in a years time. I'm pretty good with drawing and photoshop but I can't see myself ever getting one of these. It's basically a iMac Touch minus the keyboard and mouse (you could hook up a bluetooth mouse and keyboard and thus completing the iMac) Still, it does seem pretty sweet Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djet Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Not that recent of new though.... I think I read about this over a year ago..... I do think that it's cool but it seems like it's the only Apple computer not developed by Apple; correct me if I'm wrong. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Its not an Apple "Computer" really. What you do is you order a MacBook THROUGH them and they mod it to a ModBook for you. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus T. Firefly Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 I never saw a thread about this though, so I created it. You're right though it's not "new" news. It's not made by Apple you're correct Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
muitommy Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 the idea is good, but frankly, the design is darn bad. . Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djet Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 @PcWiz Okay now I remember that. Thanks for da refresha Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSn1™ Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Yes... Vista is nice for a Tablet :-), Mac OS X is nice, but not for Tablet. There is not complete support for Tablet features on a Mac, really, if you want a Tablet go for a Windows one, or buy one with Wacom so you can use OS X with it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-681620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabe_ Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Still, you'll get bored of it in a year. You'll be begging for a keyboard and a Touchpad. My friend went crazy with a tablet for a year. It's not supposed to be a primary computer. It's not supposed to be a gadget, or toy. It's a tool for artists, and designers. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-682029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxintosh Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 When Apple makes a tablet I'll get one, until then I'm not interested in these kind of laptop kits Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-682538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbennett07 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 it would have been a a definite yes but its not a convertible. gotta have. been trying to install osx86 on my gateway c140x convertible, but its been nothing but trouble. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-699374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 well, it doesn't have a keyboard, and it's not really that useful to me, why don't I just get a Macbook and a WACOM tablet? Just buy the BlueTooth Wireless aluminium Keyboard andd pair it. Yes... Vista is nice for a Tablet :-), Mac OS X is nice, but not for Tablet. There is not complete support for Tablet features on a Mac, really, if you want a Tablet go for a Windows one, or buy one with Wacom so you can use OS X with it. or buy this one and install Windows Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-699879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfolkblues Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 This + the apple bluetooth keyboard/mouse would be soo cool! You could have the best of both worlds. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-700027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhai Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Apple does not make one because the market is limited, so this is great for those who needs tablet mac. You have to be a kid to believe that if you dont need it, it sucks. There are professionals who need exact this functionality. Of course you could make a hack, but that is not viable of you need it in your profession. And there are many good reasons to avoid vista (or xp) :-) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-700073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollcage Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Apple does not make one because the market is limited, so this is great for those who needs tablet mac. The market on an ultra-portable mac is also sorta limited, but Apple did it. I know a lot of students (including myself) that would love to have an Apple tablet. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-700102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhai Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 The market on an ultra-portable mac is also sorta limited, but Apple did it. I know a lot of students (including myself) that would love to have an Apple tablet. Love to have or need to have? Well ultra-portables... well, there is limited markets and more limiteds markets. If it becomes a larger success it might happen that apple wants to make one inhouse... And also remember boys and girls, it even includes a GPS! <ti-ting> Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-700120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redliner Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 A friend of mine received a full ride+$ 10,000 a year to Virginia Tech...he is in the engineering program and they require a tablet pc...and well lets just say that he hates windows...he should be getting his in the next couple of months. I will do a full review...then again he might not end up getting it. I think it'd be awesome. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/95510-modbook/#findComment-716768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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