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    Modbook

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Wooky, Jan 10, 2007.

  1. Wooky

    Wooky Notebook Evangelist

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    What do you guys think? Expensive as heck, but... I wonder why did Apple never made a tablet itself. Perhaps too much of a niche market. But I like the Modbook itself, even if it is underpowered for such a expensive machine. Some nice photos here, courtesy of TUAW:
    http://www.tuaw.com/gallery/modbook-unveiling/130770/
     
    Wooky, Jan 10, 2007
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  2. hollownail

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    I want one... :(
     
    hollownail, Jan 10, 2007
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  3. Qhs

    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    Looks great, but is there a cover for the screen? Something to protect it?
     
    Qhs, Jan 10, 2007
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  4. Wail

    Wail Notebook Consultant

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    Did anyone get one of these? I read that they are due to be released in the market in April so we should be seeing them in the hands of a few lucky folk.

    Anyone took the plunge?
     
    Wail, Apr 6, 2007
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  5. circa86

    circa86 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    if the tablet isn't from Wacom it isn't worth my time, that is my thought on the matter.
     
    circa86, Apr 6, 2007
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  6. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    I believe that it is a wacom screen....looks like you will have to buy one now.

    my main concern with the modbook is its size and weight, I think that a 12" screen and something coming in under 2kg would be great, but in its current form its just a bit too bulky for use a a tablet.
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    Underpantman, Apr 7, 2007
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  7. hollownail

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    You seen the gateway tablets? Those new ones are like, 7 lbs.
    Freaking huge and heavy.
     
    hollownail, Apr 12, 2007
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  8. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Well, yes, but the gateways have keyboards and everything, plus dedicated graphics (X1400) and a 14" screen.

    Compare the ModBook to the 4.5lb Asus R1F, and it starts to seem heavy, considering it doesnt have a keyboard.
     
    Redline, Apr 14, 2007
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  9. hollownail

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    Yeah, I though it was a convertible tablet. 5.2 is heavy for a 13.3 inch slate.
    My major concern would be how well would OS X support the screen as a tablet?
     
    hollownail, Apr 14, 2007
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