The One and Only Tablet Mac® the Axiotron™ Modbook™ Is a Revolutionary Slate-Style Tablet Mac That Enables Users to Draw and Write Directly on the Screen
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The One and Only Tablet Mac® 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 converts an Apple® MacBook® computer into a complete tablet solution, the Axiotron Modbook, while retaining Apple MacBook functionality. Built for artists, mobile users, students and professionals, the Modbook’s condensed form factor and integrated pen-based user experience offer unprecedented flexibility and control over the creative process. Handwriting recognition built into Mac OS® X Leopard® converts handwriting into printed text in every application and provides extended system control through gesture recognition. Designed in California by Axiotron’s team of American and German engineers, the Modbook comes standard with built-in iSight® cam- era, integrated 24x Combo drive or 8x SuperDrive and full Apple MacBook connectivity via Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, FireWire® 400, Bluetooth™ 2.0 and AirPort Extreme®. The Modbook is the only portable Mac solution that also features a built-in Global Positioning System (GPS). Slate-style Tablet Mac State-of-the-Art Pen Input Ideal for artists, mobile users, The Modbook uses Penabled® digitizer technology from Wacom®, the in- students and professionals. dustry leader in graphics tablets for professional artists. The Axiotron Digitizer Pen provides an intuitive, comfortable and flexible way to control your digital environment. Modified Apple MacBook Retains MacBook functionality in As you draw in applications such as Adobe® Photoshop® and Corel® Painter™ a unique tablet computer. the pen’s 512 levels of pressure sensitivity – twice the capability of any tablet PC – deliver precise and delicate control of renderings. The Axiotron Digitizer Pen is: Pen-based User Input No keyboard or mouse needed. • Fast - 133 position updates per second Draw and write on the screen. • Accurate - 20x display resolution • Sensitive - 512 levels of pressure sensitivity • Efficient - No batteries required Built-in GPS The included Axiotron Digitizer Pen features two programmable side buttons, Perfect for geotagging, plus a digital eraser. Also included are eleven replaceable pen tips in three navigating and mapping. versions: a spring-loaded Studio Nib (x3); a Pencil Nib (x3); and a Felt Nib (x5). Unlike a touchscreen, users can work with the pen while their hand rests on the Modbook’s screen. The pen needs no batteries and always feels light and nimble. Radio-based digitizer technology allows control of the cursor as the pen hovers over the screen, creating an intuitive, mouse-like interface. The Axiotron Modbook is fully compatible with Apple Inkwell®, a Mac OS X Leopard feature that provides system-level handwriting and gesture recognition instantly to all Mac applications. Axiotron Quickclicks™ software permits users to quickly input passwords and special characters or execute shortcuts and macros. Users can also connect a standard keyboard and mouse via USB or Bluetooth. the one and only tablet mac Built-in CD/DVD Burner Crystal Clear Display The Modbook is the only slate-style tab- The Modbook’s new and improved let computer with an integrated 24x LCD panel offers wide viewing angles Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or 8x (Horiz./Vert.: 100°/90°) and a high con- SuperDrive with double-layer support trast ratio (500:1) for darker blacks and (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW). lush, saturated colors, with a display resolution of 1280x800 pixels and an Built-in iSight Camera aspect ratio of 113 ppi. The Axiotron Modbook uses the iSight camera of its Apple MacBook base Built-in Mounting Locks system. On the Modbook it is mounted Inconspicuous locking points designed with a downward tilt of five degrees to into the magnesium top shell, combined better frame the face of the user (i.e., with an optional Modbook Quick- Elegant Design, Quality Materials when using iChat®). Release Bracket, allow the Modbook Both the Axiotron Modbook’s top shell to be securely fastened to standard and interior display frame are built from Full MacBook Connectivity VESA-compatible desktop arms, vehicle top-grade aircraft quality magnesium The Axiotron Modbook retains the full mounts and other support mechanisms. alloy, giving the Modbook its superior range of Apple MacBook connectivity structural strength. options via 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Global Positioning System (GPS) Ethernet, USB 2.0, FireWire 400, Blue- The Modbook is the only Unlike the anodized aluminum used in tooth 2.0 and AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi. portable Mac solution that most computers, the Modbook’s tough features a built-in Global magnesium top shell is protected by a Runs Windows Vista® or XP® Positioning System (GPS) for triple layer of metal plating – nickel over More powerful than any tablet PC, the outdoor use. The Axiotron GPS Module is ™ copper and topped with chrome – offer- Modbook supports Windows Vista or XP based on the industry leading SiRFstarIII ing a scratch-resistant and aesthetically Tablet PC Edition by running Boot Camp® chipset for faster first location fix times and improved tracking in challenging pleasing surface. (included with Mac OS X Leopard). outdoor environments. Both the LCD panel and built-in iSight camera are protected by chemically strengthened Axiotron ForceGlass™. Compared to cheaper plastic solutions found in most tablet computers, Force- Glass provides superior optical, anti-ag- ing and scratch resistance properties. An anti-reflective coating on the inward- facing side of the ForceGlass screen cover increases light transmissivity for a brighter image. The outward-facing side has been acid treated to achieve an etched surface calibrated to match the display resolution, eliminating “sparkle” effects and providing a crisp, paper-like writing sensation. More Product Information Where to Buy Warranty and Warranty Extensions Please visit axiotron.com for more infor- The Axiotron Modbook is available Every complete Modbook solution in- mation about the Modbook. worldwide exclusively through carefully cludes a one-year AASM warranty that selected Axiotron Authorized System can be extended to up to three years. Axiotron, Inc. Manufacturers (AASM) and Axiotron 400 Continental Boulevard Authorized Resellers (AAR). To learn more about Modbook warran- Sixth Floor ty coverage or the two-year warranty El Segundo, California 90245 Please visit axiotron.com/buy to find extension, please contact your Axio- USA a sales partner in your region and pur- tron Authorized System Manufacturer chase your complete custom-to-order (AASM). Modbook solution. © 2008 Axiotron, Inc. All rights reserved. Axiotron, Modbook, QuickClicks, ForceGlass and the Axiotron Logo are trademarks of Axiotron, Inc., in the United States and other countries. Apple, Mac, MacBook, Mac OS, Leopard, iChat, iSight, Inkwell, FireWire, Boot Camp, AirPort Extreme, and the Mac and Apple logos are trademarks of Apple Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. Wacom and Penabled are trademarks of Wacom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. and other countries. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and other countries. Corel and Painter are trademarks of Corel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. Windows XP and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. SiRFstarIII is a trademark of SiRF Technology, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. Other product and company names are trademarks of their respective companies. Product specifications are subject to change without notice..