The iPad we've all been waiting for (AKA ModBook Pro)
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The only thing keeping this from being utter portable art creation perfection is the fact that it will probably be very very very expensive.
http://www.modbook.com/modbookpro
http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/28/3122271/the-modbook-pro-returns-morphing-a-macbook-into-a-pen-based-tablet
http://www.modbook.com/modbookpro
http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/28/3122271/the-modbook-pro-returns-morphing-a-macbook-into-a-pen-based-tablet
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yep
I remember the old one was around $2200 for the base model.
I mean, it's obviously gonna be at least $1199+ since that's the base price of the current 13" MBP, so I'm guessing $2000 minimum, probably $2500.
I agree that they should drop the DVD drive and some of the other fluff they should be optional. Are they included in in the case or do they plug in?
Alternatively they coulda used the new 13" Air. It's got a higher resolution and already has the SSD and USB3. I'm using one of the IvyBridge ones now and it's great for painting, even for 3D I haven't had any issues. It would have allowed more compact casing too, and it's the same base price as the Pro.
In fact, since you can't get a dedicated GPU in the 13" Pro either, I really don't see why they opted for the Pro at all, the Air would've been a no-brainer I'd have thought.
well, i've got win7 installer on a compact flash stick, so as long as i can boot from usb input all i want to know is "do i have the option to get rid of OSX all together?"
because i just don't have any need for it. and i don't want to be forced to use it.
Why don't they just partner with a hardware company to offer a completely from scratch system. It still would be expensive, but could offer a much more integrated/optimized feel. Sure it couldn't legally use OSX , but they could make the hardware spec close enough that someone could just happen to Hackintosh it easily.
I also don't get why no one who is making pressure sensitive tablets hasn't gone with a AMD Fusion route. With the integrated ATI gpu, such a tablet would be much more useful for anyone working with 3d.
my thoughts exactly. The air would've given them a higher resolution screen too.
It's cool someone does this - I love hacks like that, but I wonder how useful it is. The 13" macbook ain't exactly light weight and I doubt people will do a lot of sketching on it on the go (other issue: battery life). It does have a strong "I want" appeal but how often would you use it in a mobile / travel setting to make it worth it?
On a desk - how's it stacking up against a Cintiq which can be freely positioned via its base and offers higher resolution?
>> In addition, users can run OS Xs Boot Camp® application to install 32- or 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 7 (sold separately) to turn their Modbook Pro into a powerful tablet PC.
ewww @ 1 year warranty.
However, the price of the Samsung Series 7 slate has gone down to £700 and I picked one up last weekend. Absolutely worth it!! Zbrush and Photoshop CS6 run like a dream.
The price is a joke.
really? I don't think I could do a cheaper conversion myself.
I was hoping modbook was going to branch out and do their own hardware, a whole MacBook is a pretty expensive component, I'm sure they could charge less and make a larger profit with all original hardware (although the supply chain gets a bit more complicated).
http://tenonedesign.com/home.php
I still want one though! just kidding.
it's an acceptable price for a done by hand laptop to tablet conversion. The fact that one of the components is a already marked up laptop is what's making it so expensive.
I'd consider picking one up if I wasn't spending a butt load on a tech shop membership - I might look into doing my own laptop to tablet conversion service since I'll have access to some high tech machinery.
I'd personally want one for a work around the house type of computer, I don't even feel comfortable bringing my ipad out & about.