Mega-iPad prototypes revealed in Jony Ive's 2011 deposition now in color

by Michael Rose (Jul 18th 2012 9:20PM)

Hefty. Ample. Zaftig. An iPod hit with an Engorgio Charm. Pick your adjective and go with it, because this honest-to-Ive iPad prototype was just plain big. It looked like a chopped-off MacBook's top half, but it probably wouldn't have seemed out...

Modbook introduces the Modbook Pro

by Dave Caolo (Jun 28th 2012 12:00PM)

Who remembers the Modbook? We looked at an early iteration back in 2008, and today the company has introduced the Modbook Pro. It is a tablet, but the Modbook Pro does not run iOS. It's essentially the hardware of a 13" MacBook Pro inside a table...

Hacked MacBook reborn as a tablet

by Dave Caolo (Oct 4th 2010 3:00PM)

Here's a clever repurposing of an older MacBook. Matt of Enigma Penguin took it upon himself to convert the MacBook into a touch-based tablet with interesting results. After taking the MacBook apart and removing non-functional hardware, Matt ...

Our iTablet Dreams: What TUAW is wishing for

by Erica Sadun (Aug 4th 2009 3:00PM)

Last week the topic of the iTablet ranged into dream territory as we TUAWians discussed this speculative post over at Technologizer. Although some team members expressed reservations about the iTablet and its possible limitations, others of us let o...

Axiotron Modbook upgrade: not quite 2 minutes, but overnight ain't bad

by Robert Palmer (Feb 12th 2009 1:30PM)

If you have $1,149 to spend, TechRestore can convert your MacBook into an Axiotron ModBook overnight during the work-week. They've put together a little stop-motion video, even, to show you how it's done. The $1,149 price is good through March 6. O...

Macworld 2009: Axiotron Modbook Pro

by Steven Sande (Jan 8th 2009 11:00AM)

Simply stated, it's the fastest tablet computer on the planet, and it's a Mac. Axiotron surprised everyone in 2007 by demoing a tablet Mac, the Modbook, made by transferring the inner workings of a stock Apple MacBook to a new chassis with a touch / ...

Woz gets a new job

by Steven Sande (Dec 22nd 2008 10:00AM)

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak seems to be a lot more visible lately. First, he's been making bad web ads for SCOTTEVEST. Next, we received pictures of Woz whizzing from the deck of his Segway. He was fined US$700 for driving his Prius at 104 miles p...

TUAW Review: RadTech Sleevz and ScreenSavrz

by Cory Bohon (Nov 10th 2008 8:00AM)

If you're like me, then you always have your notebook with you. Personally, I don't like carrying those bulky looking bags, or sling packs; but I do want my notebook to be protected. I settled on using a sleeve case to help protect my friend MacBook ...

Create your own Mac tablet

by Cory Bohon (Jul 14th 2008 6:00PM)

Many Mac users have wanted a tablet for years, but Apple has definitely failed to deliver such a device. But if you think that the ModBook is too expensive, or if you're the DIY type, then why not build your own Mac tablet? Hack-A-Day has posted a ga...

TUAW Best of the Week

by Cory Bohon (May 3rd 2008 5:30PM)

It's the weekend. W00t! Time to kick back, relax and read the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. Flickr Find: Grand Theft Auto hides Apple and...

TUAW reviews the Axiotron ModBook

by Brett Terpstra (May 1st 2008 10:00AM)

Axiotron's ModBook has been making a stir for a while, so we're pleased to have the opportunity to take it for a spin. In case you haven't seen it before, it's a MacBook that's been modified into a slate-style tablet computer, and it's stiff competi...

Mahalo Daily visits the ModBook folks

by Mike Schramm (Mar 7th 2008 11:30PM)

Our good friends at Mahalo Daily took this short look at the Axiotron ModBook, which (you've probably seen) is a modified MacBook that's been turned into a tablet computer. I learned a couple of interesting things about the device -- first of all, it...

130 Great photos from Macworld and 2 ugly ones

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jan 28th 2008 6:15PM)

If you've got the time, we've got the pixels. Relive the glory of Macworld 2008 even if you weren't there with our 132 pictures from the show, featuring: Pics from the Ars Technica/Gizmodo party Pics of the Modbook Lots of show-floor pics f...

Show floor video: Axiotron's Modbook wows the crowd

by Michael Rose (Jan 20th 2008 8:00PM)

Who said there can only be one big portable computer announcement at Macworld Expo? The long-awaited Axiotron Modbook -- a FrankenMac adaptation of the MacBook into a surprisingly sleek and functional tablet machine -- was originally shown at last ye...

Axiotron's ModBook now shipping

by Nik Fletcher (Jan 1st 2008 7:30PM)

Just over a week ago, we posted that Axiotron's MacBook-based tablet was indeed about to ship. If you've been holding out for one, and if you have then I take my hat off to you for your patience, the most important news is that you can finally run ...