Reviews of the Axiotron ModBook with built-in WAAS-enabled GPS (Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD)
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CNET Review
The Good: Ingenious design, marrying slate tablet to bottom half of a stock MacBook; built-in GPS; Wacom digitizer for accurate input.
The Bad: Screen is stuck in landscape mode; heavy; big premium over original MacBook cost; shorter battery life than the MacBook.
The Bottom Line: We're impressed with the engineering behind Axiotron's rebuilt, tabletized MacBook, but the target audience is likely very small, especially since Windows-based convertible tablets do so much more.
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Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 68/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
Manufacturer: Axiotron, Inc.
Part number: CNETMODBOOK2.0GHZB
General
- Built-in Devices GPS, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
- Width 12.8 in
- Depth 8.9 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 5.5 lbs
- Color Black
- Notebook type Tablet
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 6x (DVD)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Glossy display
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Video Memory DDR2 SDRAM - 64 MB
- Max Allocated RAM Size 144 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Digital pen, Touch-screen
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DVI, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features AirPort Extreme card, Bluetooth, Camera
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 60 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 55 Wh
- Mfr estimated battery life 6 hour(s)
- CNET Labs battery drain test: DVD playback (min) 216
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
- Software Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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