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Modbook will let you convert your Retina MacBook Pro to a tablet for $1,999

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Modbook, the company behind those aftermarket Apple tablets, just launched a Kickstarter campaign for its latest product, the Modbook Pro X. After paying a pre-order price of $1,999 today, backers will be able to convert their own Retina MacBook Pros into a tablet beginning early next year. The conversion incorporates the laptop's original hardware, with components shifted from the lower half of the computer to just behind the 15.4-inch 2,880 x 1,800-pixel LCD.

 

 

The Modbook Pro X supports pen input with 2,048 pressure levels, along with tilt and rotate functionality. You can also interact with the device using the rear-mounted shortcut keys or the detachable keyboard stand, both of which will be available for an additional cost. And, since your Apple warranty won't be valid, you can purchase a three-year warranty through Modbook, which provides complete coverage for the first year free of charge. If you'd prefer to avoid supplying your own MacBook, you'll also be able to pre-order a complete device from $3,999 and up, depending on the model.

 

 

I don't see the appeal in this, the os is not intended for a touch interface so why make it?

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At your question on the appeal, my answer? FANBOYS GONNA FANBOY

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I don't see the appeal in this, the os is not intended for a touch interface so why make it?

What is the point in using a color the highlight text if youre highlighting over half of it?

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At your question on the appeal, my answer? FANBOYS GONNA FANBOY

but I am an Apple fanboy.

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Why would you buy a $1,000+ computer and then drop $2,000 just to make it look uglier and be less useful (in my opinion, at least).

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that looks retarded

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Looks like sh*t.

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I think I would even prefer a surface rt over this o_0

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A Mac tablet seems logical to some people.  But thats all in the trash can when its $4,000 plus!!!!!!!!!   Thats freaking insane especially when you could buy a surface pro 3 for lower!!!  Now, I'm no fanboy of either side but I'm saying this, this is insane and they do not know what the hell they are doing, if anything they should turn a macbook air into a tablet, but even that would cost too much.  I think the surface pro 3 is much better than this BS. 

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Wow what a waste of money. Apple will eventually make a tablet with OSX, this isn't worth the price. 

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Wtf lol if you want an OSX tablet so bad setup a surface pro 3 with dual boot hackintosh for half the cost.

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Wtf lol if you want an OSX tablet so bad setup a surface pro 3 with dual boot hackintosh for half the cost.

Does that work?

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I love MacBooks, but that looks revolting.

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Does that work?

Probably not very well, its UI isn't designed for touch devices.

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I think it looks cool.

Your profile pic, and your comment... Perfect match

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Yeah, no.

 

Just buy a Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga. 

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I literally already spent $2900 on my MacBook, What would make me spend $2000 more? What, do they think i shit money?

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I literally already spent $2900 on my MacBook, What would make me spend $2000 more? What, do they think i shit money?

If you do pls let me know. 

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If you do pls let me know. 

NO! Scrooge McCat does NOT share his feces-money :D

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Wont be long until Apple file a lawsuit.

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Wont be long until Apple file a lawsuit.

Why would they? All this does is encourage people to buy their products. Plus they don't even have to cover the warranty for it. Its win-win for them. Their products get more attention and sales, while they don't have to follow up and support those customers anymore.

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