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ModBook coverage

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I'm surprised that there hasn't been more modbook discussion on this site. Ars has been publishing stories since last MacWorld. The CEO was a former Apple guy - involved with the Newton and the company has a formal arrangement with Apple. As the company notes on its website http://www.axiotron.com/, the Modbook is now shipping Interesting stuff.

http://arstechnica.com/journals/app...-modbook-gets-an-early-ship-date-for-2008?rel
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/pos...book-not-destined-to-become-light-as-air.html

...and it has built-in GPS: Global Positioning System
The Modbook is the only portable Mac solution that features a built-in Global Positioning System (GPS). The Axiotron Modbook GPS Module is based on the industry leading SiRFstar™ III chipset for faster first location fix times and improved tracking capabilities in challenging urban and outdoor environment.
 
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