February 27, 2009, Woodstock, IL — Other World Computing (OWC), a leading Mac and PC technology company, today announced two instant rebates, on the purchase of an Axiotron Modbook, the world’s only Mac-based tablet computer that lets users draw and write directly on the screen, and Modservice, a service that converts an existing Intel Core Duo based MacBook computer into a Modbook. With the $100 instant rebate applied, the Modbook 13.3″ model is priced at $2,139.00 and the Modservice $150 instant rebate reduces the conversion service cost to $1,149.00.
OWC – The Single Source For Buy New or “Bring Your Own “Book” (BYOB) Options
OWC is the exclusive US-based distributor of the Axiotron Modbook, as well as being an Axiotron Authorized System Manufacturer (AASM), and fully certified to convert existing MacBooks into full-featured Modbooks with all of the same functionality that has earned Modbook numerous awards and accolades.
Custom Configure With Upgrades, Extended Warranty
The Axiotron Modbook solution, starting from $2139 (including instant rebate), is available equipped with up to a Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz processor, Intel X3100 or Nvidia 9400M video chipset, up to 6GB of memory, up to 750GB of internal hard drive capacity, and a 8X Dual-Layer SuperDrive.
For those who already own an Apple MacBook “White” or “Black” Core Duo or Core 2 Duo Model, for $1149 (including instant rebate), OWC provides Modservice which converts the existing MacBook into a full-fledged Modbook solution. Included in the Modservice price from OWC is a protective shipping box for the MacBook and both pickup and return delivery services via Federal Express. In addition to the tablet conversion, OWC customers can further choose to upgrade their solution with options of up to 6GB of memory starting from $39, faster and higher capacity hard drives up to 500GB from $65, and faster DVD and CD burning with an 8X Dual-Layer SuperDrive. Data transfer options are also offered so customer data can be backed-up and reloaded after the Modbook conversion is completed.
Both the new Modbook and Modservice offerings are backed by a One Year Warranty, which can be optionally extended to a full Three-Year Warranty for an additional $349.00. The Extended Warranty covers the original MacBook components; any customer-selected upgrades installed by OWC at the time of modification, and the tablet components.
“Declassified” Video Shows Entire Modservice Assembly Process
Because of the unique status of the Modbook being the only Mac-based tablet computer available and the proprietary process of Modservice, detailed production information wasn’t available to the general public until OWC recently declassified assembly video footage taken in its engineering labs. To learn the previously closely guarded process on how the conversion process is performed, visit:
http://eshop.macsales.com/Modbook/Video/Declassified_Modservice
To order a Modbook or the Modservice to convert an existing MacBook into Modbook, visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Modbook
About Other World Computing (OWC)
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988. The Illinois based company operates the popular e-commerce portal www.MacSales.com, which features one of the largest online catalogs of computer and iPod enhancement products, including Mercury, Neptune, and NewerTech(r) acceleration, storage, and FireWire(r) product lines.
OWC is a Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member and provides extensive US-based technical support for Macintosh users around the world. OWC is also a strategic partner with Axiotron and exclusive US distributor of the award winning Axiotron Modbook.
OWC is the winner of numerous awards, including Computerworld Magazine’s Top Green-IT Companies for 2008, BizRate’s Gold Circle of Excellence for 2008, and the 2008 “Business Champion Award” from McHenry County Economic Development Corporation. The company’s management umbrella includes leading Internet Service Providers www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net and is the leading technology employer as ranked by the McHenry County Business Journal. For more information, visit www.macsales.com.
written by Daniel Brusilovsky
\\ tags: Axiotron, MacSales, ModBook, OWC, Tablet Mac
