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Any chance you can check if it has any new codec support from within the media center extender interface? Specifically x264/mkv/divx/xvid support would be great! Thanks!

MJB

Axiotron Modbook tablet Mac hands-on

Jan 16th 2008 3:31PM on Engadget

How about a Modbook Air, using the Macbook Air as a donor computer, as the current model uses the Macbook. Instead of using the Wacom digitizer, I would've gone with an N-Trig capacitive digitizer which would allow for pen, finger, and multi-touch input. (Read about them here: http://www.n-trig.com/Default.aspx ) It also weighs far less than a normal digitizer which should keep final weight under 4lbs. You HAVE to look at this multi-touch demo using this technology here: http://www.n-trig.com/Usa/Content.aspx?Page=PressVideo Even if the demo is running on Vista, it clearly shows the potential of this digitizer. I'd still toss in the GPS, but I'd also add an accelerometer to allow auto screen rotation a-la iPhone. What do you think?

MJB

Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.

"I'm pretty much a complete noob when it comes to camera stuff. My wife loves to take pictures, though. So much so that she literally wore out her first point and shoot camera, and the Kodak Z712 I bought for her less than two years ago is starting to act up as well. To compound the matter, we are expecting our first born sometime next year. I fear the Kodak just isn't going to cut it any longer. What would be the best starter DSLR to get? She hates missing photo opportunities due to camera 'lag' so speed would definitely be at the top of the list. Photo quality and features would be next. Price should be no more than $800. I'm not interested in video capabilities."

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