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Other World Computing (OWC) http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac technology company, announced today that the first Axiotron Modbook™ solutions began shipping to customers Jan. 11.

Modbook, the one and only tablet Mac solution, was named best of Macworld 2007 following the joint OWC/Axiotron introduction of the product on January 9th, 2007. The Modbook is better than ever today, benefiting from the latest, higher performance Apple MacBook base platform - Apple Leopard 10.5 OS - and new Axiotron Modbook Tablet features including standard inclusion of built in GPS.

The Modbook is an after-market hardware modification solution of the Apple® MacBook™ notebook computer, adding true pen input, a new 13.3" wide screen LCD and Global Positioning System in a tough, satin chrome-plated magnesium top shell, while keeping all the powerful features of the MacBook base system. With the award winning Mac OS™ X , built-in Inkwell handwriting recognition, up to 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors, integrated iSight™ camera, Bluetooth, 802.11n/g/b Wireless, and the CD/DVD combo or Superdrive, the slate-style Axiotron Modbook is the ultimate companion for applications and situations where a keyboard only gets in the way. Perfect for mobile users, artists, students, medical practitioners and other professionals, the Modbook is the perfect fit for on-the-go situations where a desktop computer option is not available or practical.

OWC offers Modbook solutions starting from $2,279 in a base configuration which includes 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1.0GB Memory, 80GB Hard Drive, CDRW+DVD Combo Drive Apple MacBook with full Modbook tablet conversion, all backed by a 1 year OWC warranty. For $200 More, $2479, customers can move up to the 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor model with SuperDrive Dual-Layer DVD/CD burner and 120GB Hard Drive standard. All systems may be custom configured with up to 4.0GB of DDR2 memory and up to 570GB of internal hard disk space. A standard OWC 1 Year limited warranty is included, with the option of being extended to 3 years.

Axiotron is offering full, hands-on demonstrations of the Modbook in the Axiotron Booth #S-408.Although the product is now shipping, this product has been highly anticipated, with the first orders placed following the product’s announcement at Macworld Expo in January, 2007, and there is a significant pre-order queue now being fulfilled. New orders are being accepted with an estimated ship dates expected around mid-February.

To configure a Modbook customized solution and place an order, visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Modbook . Reseller inquires from Apple Authorized Resellers are welcome. Send inquiries to: sales@macsales.com