MacBookをタブレット型に改造したModBookがついにリリースされるようです。機になる価格は$2,279から。GPS内蔵というのが面白いです。
以下は2.2GHzの 'Fastest' の仕様とオプション。 良心的かつ選択肢が多くていい感じ。
• OWC Axiotron ModBook Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 'Fastest' Features:
• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz Processor
• Intel GMA X3100 Video Chipset w/144MB Shared Memory
• Apple OS X 10.5.x 'Leopard' Included
• AnyView(tm) 13.3" Wide Screen
• ForceGlass™ Screen & Camera Cover
• WACOM Penabled® Digitizer
• 512 Levels of Pressure Sensitivity
• Write and Draw directly to the Screen
• Axiotron Digitizer Pen Included
• Aircraft grade magnesium alloy for all terrain use
• Inkwell Handwriting Recognition
• Apple Airport 802.11b/g/n Wireless
• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Built-In
• Built-in Apple iSight
• Apple mini-DVI Port for 2nd Display
• FireWire 400 Port x 1; USB 2.0 Ports x 2
• Microphone/Audio In; Headphone/Audio-Out
• Gigabit Ethernet Port
• 1 Year Limited OWC Hardware Warranty
GPS (Global Positioning Satellite Reciever)
WAAS Enabled GPS Standard Included
Hard Drive Options
120GB 5400RPM SATA
100GB 7200RPM SATA [ Add $74 ]
160GB 5400RPM SATA [ Add $74 ]
120GB 7200RPM SATA [ Add $94 ]
250GB 5400RPM SATA [ Add $124 ]
160GB 7200RPM SATA [ Add $144 ]
200GB 7200RPM SATA [ Add $194 ]
320GB 5400RPM SATA [ Add $274 ]
Memory Options
1.0GB DDR2 667MHz (2 x 512MB) Installed
2.0GB DDR2 667MHz (2 x 1GB) Installed [ Add $85 ]
3.0GB DDR2 667MHz (1GB + 2GB) Installed [ Add $120 ]
4.0GB DDR2 667MHz (2 x 2GB) Installed [ Add $150 ]
Optical Bay Drive Options
No Optical Bay Drive [ Subtract $35 ]
SuperDrive DVD Dual-Layer/CD Burner
160GB 5400RPM ATA (2nd HD, no Optical) [ Add $179 ]
250GB 5400RPM ATA (2nd HD, no Optical) [ Add $249 ]
最後のNo Optical や 2nd HDDとかのアイデアもいい感じ。
さあ、本家アップルはどうするでしょうか。
