A Tablet Mac After All But from Axiotron and Other Word Computing--Macworld Unveiling on Tuesday, January 9th

Axiotron, Inc. and Other World Computing (OWC) announced that they will unveil the ModBook, the first ever Mac tablet computer solution, on January 9th, at the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco at 2:30 PM at the Other World Computing Booth #S2218. The ModBook is a high-end slate-style notebook computer solution, which was designed in California by Axiotron's team of German and American engineers and will be available in the U.S. through an exclusive joint-venture arrangement between Axiotron and Other World Computing.

The Axiotron ModBook features WACOM hardware for true pen input and is fully compatible with Apple's Inkwell, a Mac OS X Tiger feature that provides system level handwriting and gesture recognition to all Mac applications. Drawing and writing directly on the screen provides for a uniquely intuitive user experience and its slim, slate-style form factor makes the ModBook the ultimate companion for mobile users, artists, professionals and students.

The ModBook is also the only portable Mac solution that features an optional built-in Global Positioning System (GPS). The Axiotron ModBook GPS Module was developed in cooperation with GlobalSat Technologies Corporation utilizing the industry leading SiRFstar™ III chipset for shorter first location fix times and improved tracking capabilities.

Look for our hands-on report on the ModBook. [Bill Fox]