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OTHER WORLD COMPUTING (OWC) WINS THREE “BEST OF SHOW” AWARDS AT MACWORLD
ModBook — First Fully Functional Mac Tablet Solution Wins
Macworld Magazine, Macsimum News, & PowerPage Awards
January 24, 2007, Woodstock, IL — Other World Computing (OWC) http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced today that it has won 3 Best of Show Awards at Macworld Expo 2007, held last week in San Francisco. OWC won the awards for its newly introduced ModBook, the first fully functional, consumer-ready OS X Mac-based tablet solution.
ModBook Wins Best of Show Awards
Macworld Expo judges and Macworld Magazine editors selected ModBook from hundreds of exhibitors at Macworld for a Macworld “Best of Show” Award because they felt the product highlighted the commitment Macintosh developers have for the platform. “Using a standard version of OS X and its included Inkwell handwriting recognition software, the ModBook is an impressive piece of engineering,” said Rob Griffiths, Senior Editor, Macworld Magazine.
ModBook was also awarded with the 2007 Macsimum Best of Show Award by Macsimum News, a top-rated Apple, Mac, and iPod online news site. OWC won the award for having one of the most interesting, coolest hardware products shown at Macworld 2007.
OWC was also awarded the PowerPage “Best of Show Award” for ModBook by mobile technology site PowerPage.org, who called the ModBook, “The Coolest Piece of Hardware at the show.”
About Modbook – The Ultimate on-the-Go Companion
Announced at Macworld January 2007, ModBook is an after-market enhancement of the Apple MacBook notebook computer, adding true pen input, a new “anyview” 13.3″ wide screen LCD and an optional Global Positioning System in a rugged, satin chrome plated magnesium top shell, while keeping all the powerful features of the MacBook base system. The ultimate on-the-go companion, the ModBook is perfect for sales professionals, road warriors, artists, students, and mobile users.
With the award winning Mac OS X and its built-in Inkwell handwriting recognition, up to 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the integrated iSight camera and the CD/DVD combo drive or optional DVD SuperDrive, the slate-style ModBook solution is the perfect companion for applications and situations where a keyboard only gets in the way. The ModBook solutio has special pre-reserve pricing for a limited time starting at $2,199, which includes the cost of the Apple MacBook, and is available for pre-order at www.macsales.com/ModBook.
About Macworld Expo & Macworld Magazine
Macworld Conference & Expo is the technology industry’s largest annual tradeshow dedicated to Apple-related Macintosh computer and iPod products and accessories. See www.macworldexpo.com for more info.
Twenty years as the Mac product experts makes Macworld Magazine the ultimate resource for Mac professionals and savvy Mac users. Each issue is packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, the latest troubleshooting tips and tricks, industry news, future trends, and more. For more information, see www.macworld.com.
About Macsimum News
Macsimum News “Your leading Apple News Alternative,” is an online newspaper about all things Mac, with news, features, reviews, cartoons, polls and more. The site is the brainchild of Founder and Chief Macsimizer Dennis Sellers, a newspaper/editor reporter with over 3,000 magazine, newspaper and online articles to his credit. For more information, see: http://www.macsimumnews.com.
About PowerPage
The PowerPage was founded in December 1995, while owner Jason O’Grady was troubleshooting a problem with my Apple PowerBook 5300ce and a Global Village PC card modem. When he found the solution after several hours of technical support escalation, he decided to post the solution on a Web site, called “O’Grady’s 5300 Power Page.” The PowerPage celebrated its 11th anniversary in December 2006. For more information, see www.powerpage.org.
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 had revenues exceeding $40 million in 2006. OWC operates the popular www.MacSales.com e-commerce portal which features one of the largest online catalogs of computer and iPod enhancement products, including Mercury, Neptune, and NewerTech acceleration, storage, and FireWire product lines.
OWC is a Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. The company’s management umbrella includes leading Internet Service Providers www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net and is Chicago’s leading technology employer as ranked by McHenry County Business Journal. For more information, see www.otherworldcomputing.com or www.macsales.com.
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