June 2, 2009 Woodstock, IL -- Other World Computing (OWC®)
http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced today the availability of
new memory and data storage upgrade options and a $200 price reduction on brand new units of the Axiotron Modbook®, the world’s only Mac-based tablet computer that lets users draw and write directly on the screen. OWC is an exclusive US-based distributor for Modbook, as well as being an Axiotron Authorized System Manufacturer (AASM) and fully certified to convert existing MacBooks® into full-featured Modbooks via the Modservice program.
New Modbooks Ship Within 48 Business Hours
OWC offers consumers a variety of Modbook ‘Build to Order’ customization options. A new 13.3" Modbook tablet computer starts at $1,899.00 (including instant rebate) and comes standard with a Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor, 2GB of memory, 120GB internal hard drive, an 8X Dual-Layer SuperDrive, and WAAS enabled GPS (while supplies last). Both base unit and custom configured orders with new performance upgrades like memory up to 6GB, internal hard drive storage up to 820GB or a Solid State Drive (SSD) up to 160GB, and Core 2 Duo processor up to 2.4GHz ship from OWC within 48 business hours.
“Bring Your Own ‘Book” (BYOB) Option
Owners of existing Intel Core 2 Duo white or black MacBook computers can select the “Bring Your Own ‘Book” (BYOB) Modservice option and
have OWC fully convert their MacBook into a full-featured Modbook with all of the same functionality that has earned Modbook numerous awards and accolades.
Modservice prices start at $1,149.99 for the turnkey service, which includes a protective shipping box and FedEx shipping to and from OWC.
Both new Modbook and Modservice conversion 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.
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: www.macsales.com/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, iPod, and iPhone enhancement products, including Mercury, Neptune, and NewerTech® acceleration, storage, and FireWire® product lines.
As a Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member, OWC 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.
Company Contact:
Jennifer Myers: (815) 502-5640 or jmyers@owcdigital.com