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OWC Booth draws a mob with Axiotron ModBook Mac Tablet

353522955 5f2d37f465 m OWC Booth draws a mob with Axiotron ModBook Mac TabletFollowing Steve Jobs’ announcement of the AppleTV and iPhone from the Macworld Conference and Expo in San Francisco January 9, Other World Computing and strategic-partner Axiotron drew a record-setting crowd at the OWC booth for the public unveiling of the ModBook, the first ever Mac OS X tablet computer solution. It is believed to be the largest Macworld exhibitor draw for a non Apple, Inc. announcement.

The Axiotron ModBook is an after-market hardware modification solution of the Apple MacBook notebook computer, adding true pen input, a new 13.3″ wide screen LCD and an optional Global Positioning System in a tough, satin-finish, chrome-plated magnesium top shell, while keeping all the powerful features of the MacBook base system. With the award winning Mac OS X and its built-in Inkwell handwriting recognition, up to 2GHz fast Intel Core 2 Duo processors, the integrated iSight camera and the CD/DVD combo drive, the slate-style Axiotron ModBook is the ultimate companion for applications and situations where a keyboard only gets in the way.

The Axiotron ModBook is immediately available for pre-orders in the US and Canada through an exclusive strategic-partnership arrangement between Axiotron and Other World Computing. During Macworld and until January 31st, Other World Computing is offering the complete ModBook base configuration plus the built-in Axiotron GPS Module at a Special Introductory Pre-Reserve Price of USD$2,199.

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NewerTech Polish Kit to bring the finish back to iPods and iBooks

93390834 61b15e4657 m NewerTech Polish Kit to bring the finish back to iPods and iBooksNewer Technology (NewerTech) has introduced the NewerTech Clean and Polish Kit, engineered to remove scratches, restore color, and return original off-the-shelf shine to Apple iPods, iBooks, and all high quality plastic technology products. It’s a three-component kit that promises to make plastics look like new and includes a specially formulated Heavy Scratch Remover solution, Fine Scratch Remover solution, and Plastic Clean and Shine protection polish. There is, of course, the complimentary polishing cloth.

The kit is available online through NewerTech or source distributor Other World Computing and through fine technology retailers and resellers for just USD$17.99.

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MacBowl Raises Over $27,000 for At-Risk School

Other World Computing (OWC) led the charge to support education and the challenged at-risk community in San Francisco in the annual MacBowl fundraiser administered in conjunction with the Macworld Conference & Expo. Over USD$27,000 in cash and equipment was raised to benefit San Francisco’s Marshall Elementary School during the 2006 MacBowl, co-hosted by Macworld Magazine and Aspyr Media on January 12, 2006.

Marshall Elementary School serves an at-risk community and was selected as the beneficiary of the fundraiser through the cooperation of San Francisco Unified School District Office. The school stresses a strong emphasis on science, math, and literacy.

Funds and equipment raised through the MacBowl event allow under-privileged and at-risk students to receive training and access to the latest and best technologies The 2006 MacBowl fundraiser took place at the Yerba Bowling Center, San Francisco, and featured participation and sponsorship by leading companies in the technology field.

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