MWSF Tidbits: Modbook Pro, Matte Screens, Tune Blocker, Gorilla Pod
We've collected a few items of interest from vendors here at Macworld San Francisco:
Axiotron, with advisor and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak on hand, announced the Modbook Pro, a new tablet Mac based on the MacBook Pro. Pre-orders are available starting at $4998 for a complete system, or $3049 for users providing their own MacBook Pro for conversion. Orders are expected to begin shipping in May or June of this year.
TechRestore is offering a Matte screen replacement option for unibody 15" MacBook Pro owners who just can't deal with the glossy screen, a common concern after Apple discontinued the offering of matte screens from some of their notebooks. Cost for this replacement service is $199.
Matias announced Tune Blocker, a USB-to-Dock connector for the iPhone and iPod touch containing a switch allowing the user to select whether to charge and sync their device with iTunes as usual or to charge the device without mounting and syncing it in iTunes. Designed to help prevent users from accidentally overwriting their iPod data when connecting to a computer other than the one normally used for syncing, the connector will begin shipping in March with a 3-foot cable ($24.95) or 6-foot cable ($29.95).
Joby was showing off their Gorilla Pod camera stands which allow you to securely mount your camera onto "anything". Prices range from $24.95 to $139.95 depending on the size.
Axiotron, with advisor and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak on hand, announced the Modbook Pro, a new tablet Mac based on the MacBook Pro. Pre-orders are available starting at $4998 for a complete system, or $3049 for users providing their own MacBook Pro for conversion. Orders are expected to begin shipping in May or June of this year.
TechRestore is offering a Matte screen replacement option for unibody 15" MacBook Pro owners who just can't deal with the glossy screen, a common concern after Apple discontinued the offering of matte screens from some of their notebooks. Cost for this replacement service is $199.
Matias announced Tune Blocker, a USB-to-Dock connector for the iPhone and iPod touch containing a switch allowing the user to select whether to charge and sync their device with iTunes as usual or to charge the device without mounting and syncing it in iTunes. Designed to help prevent users from accidentally overwriting their iPod data when connecting to a computer other than the one normally used for syncing, the connector will begin shipping in March with a 3-foot cable ($24.95) or 6-foot cable ($29.95).
Joby was showing off their Gorilla Pod camera stands which allow you to securely mount your camera onto "anything". Prices range from $24.95 to $139.95 depending on the size.
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41 months ago
I'm very tempted to look into the screen option. The glare can be quite obnoxious sometimes. Especially since all I do on my MBP is development stuff.
41 months ago
surely the modbook infringes on apples eula?
Apple allows it. Woz backs it.
41 months ago
I didn't know The Woz had anything to do with the tablet. Why hasn't he gotten Apple to make one? He has no pull what's so ever?:confused:
41 months ago
surely the modbook infringes on apples eula?
That's what I was thinking. Maybe $1K of that $5K is going to Apple. Takes OSX tax to a new level. :D Bet Pystar is watching to see how this develops.
41 months ago
surely the modbook infringes on apples eula?
No, because the EULA states that you can run OS X on Apple-branded hardware. The Modbook is Apple-branded hardware that has been modified to add functionality.
Maybe $1K of that $5K is going to Apple.
Since they buy fully manufactured MacBook Pros from Apple and modify them, Apple is getting more than $1K. :)
41 months ago
The difference between Pystar and these guys are they're taking an actual apple macbook, and converting it into a tablet.
Pystar is using their own hardware, (As far as I know).
So, apple isn't losing anything in sales here... so I'm sure they're not threatened by what these guys are making here....
EDIT: Oops! Looks like szark beat me to it!
Pystar is using their own hardware, (As far as I know).
So, apple isn't losing anything in sales here... so I'm sure they're not threatened by what these guys are making here....
EDIT: Oops! Looks like szark beat me to it!
41 months ago
Apple allows it. Woz backs it.
Think of the educational opportunities for all the 90210 brats. A $5K tablet. :rolleyes:
I sell a lot of HP tx2s to students and realtors. They love the 12" size, One Note and $1K price. Wish Apple had something I could show them. :mad:
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