November 10, 2009, Woodstock, IL -- Other World Computing (OWC(r))
http://www.macsales.com, a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company, announced today a
$500 price reduction and expanded options on the Axiotron Modbook(r), the world's only Mac-based tablet computer that lets users draw and write directly on the screen. OWC, as a fully certified Axiotron Authorized System Manufacturer (AASM), has also
reduced the price of its MacBook to Modbook Modservice conversion by 40%.
Custom configured 13.3" Modbook tablets now
start from $1,599 with standard Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz processor, 2GB of memory, 160GB internal hard drive, an 8X Dual-Layer SuperDrive, Airport Extreme 802.11b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth, and Mac OS 10.6.x "Snow Leopard" installed.
Exclusively for OWC customers, a built in WAAS enabled GPS is also included for no additional cost. Customers may also
custom configure their Modbook with up to 6GB of memory, Solid State Drives (SSD) up to 256GB, and hard disk drives for up 1.28TB (1280GB) of total internal storage capacity and have it shipped within 48 hours.
Save 40% On "Bring Your Own 'Book" (BYOB) Option
Owners of an existing Apple MacBook 13" (with FireWire 400) can choose
Modservice and have
their MacBook converted by OWC into a fully featured Modbook for $649.99 - now 40% less than the previous conversion price. The turnkey service includes FedEx shipping to and from OWC in a protective shipping box and exclusively for OWC customers, a built-in WAAS enabled GPS at no additional cost. Conversion turn-around is 48 hours or less and customers may also select options for memory, hard drive, SSD, and optical drive upgrades for OWC to install during the Modservice conversion.
Both new Modbook and Modservice conversion offerings are backed by a 90 Day Axiotron Hardware limited warranty,
which can be optionally extended to up to a Three-Year OWC Warranty starting from $129.00. The Extended Warranty covers the original MacBook components; any customer-selected upgrades installed by OWC at the time of modification, and the tablet components.
For complete details on configuring and ordering a new Modbook with the latest performance upgrades, or converting an existing MacBook into a customized Modbook via Modservice, 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 and features one of the largest online catalogs of computer, iPod, and iPhone enhancement products through its e-commerce portal www.macsales.com. As a Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member, OWC also provides extensive US based technical support for Macintosh users around the world as well as Internet access via www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net
OWC’s industry awards and recognition include:
Crain’s Chicago Business 2009 “Fast 50” List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Chicago Area;
Computerworld Magazine Top Green-IT Companies for 2008;
BizRate’s Gold Circle of Excellence, 2004 to 2008;
Inc. 5,000 Top 100 Computers & Electronics Companies 2007 & 2008; and
McHenry County Economic Development Corporation 2008 Business Champion Award.
OWC corporate headquarters in Woodstock, IL, completed in 2008, is built to LEED “Platinum” requirements, the highest level given by the United States Green Building Council’s LEED program, for compliance with environmentally sound building methods which incorporate innovative use of “green” systems and materials. Later this month, OWC will continue its leadership role in environmental stewardship with the completion of an on site wind turbine that will cleanly generate more than double the amount of power required by OWC’s operations.
Company Contact:
Bill Herring
512-412-4009
bherring@macsales.com
Agency Contact:
Andy Marken
408-986-0100
andy@markencom.com