http://forums.axiotron.com/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:43:30 -0700 MyBB http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=954 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:31:10 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=954
Has anyone got any tips on getting the base modbook up to speed so I can get on to using it effectively and efficiently.

A few things so far that seem to be the go:

-Apple Remote with Mira for hot keys (was thinking a velcro attaching it to the back left so i can use it easily while holding modbook).

-Quickscript is installed which seems to be pretty good at recognising writing.

Any other getting started tips??]]>
Has anyone got any tips on getting the base modbook up to speed so I can get on to using it effectively and efficiently.

A few things so far that seem to be the go:

-Apple Remote with Mira for hot keys (was thinking a velcro attaching it to the back left so i can use it easily while holding modbook).

-Quickscript is installed which seems to be pretty good at recognising writing.

Any other getting started tips??]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=944 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:39:39 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=944
Lately my Quickclicks keyboard has been opening to different sizes without me making any adjustments to the keyboard window size. It now opens up so large that there is no way for me to make it smaller. The lower right hand corner where you can adjust the size of the window is off my screen.

Is there a way to resize the window another way? Is there a way to set a default size that the keyboard opens at? Right now, the keyboard is so big I can't even use Quickclicks, only a portion of the keyboard keys are visible.

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Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks]]>
Lately my Quickclicks keyboard has been opening to different sizes without me making any adjustments to the keyboard window size. It now opens up so large that there is no way for me to make it smaller. The lower right hand corner where you can adjust the size of the window is off my screen.

Is there a way to resize the window another way? Is there a way to set a default size that the keyboard opens at? Right now, the keyboard is so big I can't even use Quickclicks, only a portion of the keyboard keys are visible.

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Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=943 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:12:35 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=943
1. custom hot-keys to show/hide the panel instead of just mouse 2-5 (2 and 3 you can't really use anyways, and the modbook didn't exactly come with 5 mouse buttons)
2. to turn off auto hiding. right now there are three options: hide, dock to left and dock to right, but no "not hiding at all".

so what i want is simply to have a hot-key setup that i can push to show the panel, then push again to hide it.

thanks!]]>
1. custom hot-keys to show/hide the panel instead of just mouse 2-5 (2 and 3 you can't really use anyways, and the modbook didn't exactly come with 5 mouse buttons)
2. to turn off auto hiding. right now there are three options: hide, dock to left and dock to right, but no "not hiding at all".

so what i want is simply to have a hot-key setup that i can push to show the panel, then push again to hide it.

thanks!]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=937 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:41:37 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=937
The page with all the supported base systems was "Last updated on November 5, 2009."
Since then, another macbook has been released. Does anyone know if this one is compatible for the modbook conversion?

The spec. page

Thanks,
Ad hinc stet.
(From here on, let it stand (Latin))]]>
The page with all the supported base systems was "Last updated on November 5, 2009."
Since then, another macbook has been released. Does anyone know if this one is compatible for the modbook conversion?

The spec. page

Thanks,
Ad hinc stet.
(From here on, let it stand (Latin))]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=936 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:29:26 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=936
I probably don't need a smart-phone. A normal phone would be OK as long as I can sync the address book and use it in tethered mode to access the internet when there is no WiFi.

I would hope a ModBook could be my main computer. I have recently switched from Linux to a MacBook Pro and, although I'm not as impressed as I thought I would be, I still think that Mac OS/X is the way forward for me.

I have got to the stage where my MacBook is always on and always nearby, and there are times when the notebook form factor is not ideal. I have almost dropped it a few times by nodding off while watching a movie in bed!

My uses include:

Web browsing, email
Microsoft Office (or Open Office)
Presentations
Watching movies, listening to music
PIM stuff
ssh and VPN and remote desktop stuff
shell scripting
viewing and editing photos and graphics files
reading PDFs
note-taking
MATLAB
GIS (ArcGIS on Parallels/Windows XP)


I have checked out the Axiotron website and these forums and it seems to me that a ModBook - or the semi-mythical ModBook Pro - might fit the bill. I would apprecate any thoughts you might care to offer on the following:

Mac OS/X

Is the OS identical to that on MacBooks? I do quite a bit of shell scripting and command line stuff and the small differences between OS/X and Linux can be quite annoying. I don't want to have to deal with two versions of OS/X.

Outdoor Use and Ruggedness

Is the screen OK outdoors in bright light? The glossy screen on my MacBook Pro is a real pain at times.

How rugged is the ModBook? I don't expect it to be weatherproof, but does it mind rough handling?

Does anyone make a case that will improve its ruggedness?

Can it be used inside a clear plastic bag, eg Ziploc, to improve weatherproof-ness?

Desktop Replacement

With a keyboard and a mouse and some sort of stand to prop it up, is the ModBook as good as a laptop or a desktop?

On-Screen Keyboard

I understand that Snow Leopard already has an on-screen keyboard. How is this with the ModBook? Is it pen-only, or can I use my fingers? Can it be used when the screen is rotated into portrait mode?

Syncing with another Mac

Is it possible to keep the ModBook and another Mac perfectly in sync using a USB hard drive. I used to do this with two Linux PCs and found it to be a good way to work. (I live in a country where it is sometimes not a good idea to walk around with a laptop.)

Power supply, External Battery or 12V DC Power

Does the ModBook have the same Magsafe power connector as the MacBook Pro? If I end up with two Macs, I want to be able to use the same power supply with both.

Has anyone used a ModBook wth an external battery or with a power supply that uses 12V DC? I have seen these available for the MacBook Pro, so there should be no problems.

ModBook or ModBook Pro?

Will I be happy with a ModBook or should I wait for the ModBook Pro?

In the latter case, I really hope that I can give up my 13" MacBook Pro for conversion. The Axiotron website is a bit vague on this.]]>
I probably don't need a smart-phone. A normal phone would be OK as long as I can sync the address book and use it in tethered mode to access the internet when there is no WiFi.

I would hope a ModBook could be my main computer. I have recently switched from Linux to a MacBook Pro and, although I'm not as impressed as I thought I would be, I still think that Mac OS/X is the way forward for me.

I have got to the stage where my MacBook is always on and always nearby, and there are times when the notebook form factor is not ideal. I have almost dropped it a few times by nodding off while watching a movie in bed!

My uses include:

Web browsing, email
Microsoft Office (or Open Office)
Presentations
Watching movies, listening to music
PIM stuff
ssh and VPN and remote desktop stuff
shell scripting
viewing and editing photos and graphics files
reading PDFs
note-taking
MATLAB
GIS (ArcGIS on Parallels/Windows XP)


I have checked out the Axiotron website and these forums and it seems to me that a ModBook - or the semi-mythical ModBook Pro - might fit the bill. I would apprecate any thoughts you might care to offer on the following:

Mac OS/X

Is the OS identical to that on MacBooks? I do quite a bit of shell scripting and command line stuff and the small differences between OS/X and Linux can be quite annoying. I don't want to have to deal with two versions of OS/X.

Outdoor Use and Ruggedness

Is the screen OK outdoors in bright light? The glossy screen on my MacBook Pro is a real pain at times.

How rugged is the ModBook? I don't expect it to be weatherproof, but does it mind rough handling?

Does anyone make a case that will improve its ruggedness?

Can it be used inside a clear plastic bag, eg Ziploc, to improve weatherproof-ness?

Desktop Replacement

With a keyboard and a mouse and some sort of stand to prop it up, is the ModBook as good as a laptop or a desktop?

On-Screen Keyboard

I understand that Snow Leopard already has an on-screen keyboard. How is this with the ModBook? Is it pen-only, or can I use my fingers? Can it be used when the screen is rotated into portrait mode?

Syncing with another Mac

Is it possible to keep the ModBook and another Mac perfectly in sync using a USB hard drive. I used to do this with two Linux PCs and found it to be a good way to work. (I live in a country where it is sometimes not a good idea to walk around with a laptop.)

Power supply, External Battery or 12V DC Power

Does the ModBook have the same Magsafe power connector as the MacBook Pro? If I end up with two Macs, I want to be able to use the same power supply with both.

Has anyone used a ModBook wth an external battery or with a power supply that uses 12V DC? I have seen these available for the MacBook Pro, so there should be no problems.

ModBook or ModBook Pro?

Will I be happy with a ModBook or should I wait for the ModBook Pro?

In the latter case, I really hope that I can give up my 13" MacBook Pro for conversion. The Axiotron website is a bit vague on this.]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=935 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:36:51 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=935 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=932 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:23:07 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=932
My problem is, just after one day playing with my repaired modbook, the screen gone away again!!!! But after I disconnect the power, take out the battery and put it back again. It works. But I am not sure when will it happen again. (actually same issues happened last time before I send it back to OWC)

Does anybody out there have same problem? Is there any 'special' power up sequence to tackle this problem or OWC fail to repair / replace faulty components? Or actually it is the design fault of Mobook?

My modbook is C2D, Nvidia chip, 4G, 500GB. I have installed Win7 using boot camp. I did tried using Mac OS to boot it up last time (held down C) and it doesn't work. The machine is running but no screen.

Please help.]]>
My problem is, just after one day playing with my repaired modbook, the screen gone away again!!!! But after I disconnect the power, take out the battery and put it back again. It works. But I am not sure when will it happen again. (actually same issues happened last time before I send it back to OWC)

Does anybody out there have same problem? Is there any 'special' power up sequence to tackle this problem or OWC fail to repair / replace faulty components? Or actually it is the design fault of Mobook?

My modbook is C2D, Nvidia chip, 4G, 500GB. I have installed Win7 using boot camp. I did tried using Mac OS to boot it up last time (held down C) and it doesn't work. The machine is running but no screen.

Please help.]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=929 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:31:35 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=929 I want to use the german keyboard. The localisation of some signs is different to the US keyboard. How can i change to the german keyboard?

I want to use to use german language. But in the preferences it is not possible to vote german (only English/USA and English/USA User defined). How can I change to german?

I want to use german signs like ö ä ü ß . Qickclicks doesn't recognize these signs. They are also not recognized in the training function. How can I use these signs?

Thanks for help and greetings from Bonn
Wolfgang]]> I want to use the german keyboard. The localisation of some signs is different to the US keyboard. How can i change to the german keyboard?

I want to use to use german language. But in the preferences it is not possible to vote german (only English/USA and English/USA User defined). How can I change to german?

I want to use german signs like ö ä ü ß . Qickclicks doesn't recognize these signs. They are also not recognized in the training function. How can I use these signs?

Thanks for help and greetings from Bonn
Wolfgang]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=928 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:01:54 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=928 ich nutze Quickclicks 3.0. Die Handschrifterkennung ist jetzt wohl schon ziemlich ausgereift. Wenn da nicht das Problem der nicht vorhandenen Umlaute (ä,ö,ü,ß) wäre. Außerdem ist die virtuelle Tastatur wohl eine amerikanische, da die Zeichenbelegung anders ist.
Axiotron sagt, dass man deutsch als Sprache downloaden kann. Bedeutet das denn, dass man dann auch die Umlaute und die deutsche Tastaturbelegung nutzen kann?
Wenn das nicht der Fall ist, ist Quickclicks auch in dieser Version nicht gut zu benutzen, da es keinen Sinn macht, nur für das Modbook seine Schreib- und Tastaturgewohnheiten (ich würde wohl eher auch von regeln sprechen) umzustellen. Man arbeitet ja schließlich an allen anderen Rechnern mit deutscher Tatstatur.

Viele Grüße W.]]> ich nutze Quickclicks 3.0. Die Handschrifterkennung ist jetzt wohl schon ziemlich ausgereift. Wenn da nicht das Problem der nicht vorhandenen Umlaute (ä,ö,ü,ß) wäre. Außerdem ist die virtuelle Tastatur wohl eine amerikanische, da die Zeichenbelegung anders ist.
Axiotron sagt, dass man deutsch als Sprache downloaden kann. Bedeutet das denn, dass man dann auch die Umlaute und die deutsche Tastaturbelegung nutzen kann?
Wenn das nicht der Fall ist, ist Quickclicks auch in dieser Version nicht gut zu benutzen, da es keinen Sinn macht, nur für das Modbook seine Schreib- und Tastaturgewohnheiten (ich würde wohl eher auch von regeln sprechen) umzustellen. Man arbeitet ja schließlich an allen anderen Rechnern mit deutscher Tatstatur.

Viele Grüße W.]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=926 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:44:12 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=926
EricN]]>
EricN]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=925 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:58:36 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=925
I purchased the quickscript - is there any Axiotron support for this? There isn't even a number or email to reach tech support.]]>
I purchased the quickscript - is there any Axiotron support for this? There isn't even a number or email to reach tech support.]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=924 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:23:49 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=924 Aloha,
Is anyone having difficulty with the latest version of the Mac OS?
ie: unable to input passwords in apps, blinking screens, mouse clicks require multiple clicks, mail & iCal problems???

When I reverted to 10.6.3 these issues were OK.

WhatzUP.......... ANYONE KNOW?]]> Aloha,
Is anyone having difficulty with the latest version of the Mac OS?
ie: unable to input passwords in apps, blinking screens, mouse clicks require multiple clicks, mail & iCal problems???

When I reverted to 10.6.3 these issues were OK.

WhatzUP.......... ANYONE KNOW?]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=923 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:17:12 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=923 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=922 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:31:15 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=922
This is a VERY important question for myself as I'm an electronic musician & DJ that plans to use a mod book as an alternative to the JazzMutant Lemur.

http://www.jazzmutant.com/lemur_overview.php

I have scoured your forums but have yet to hear an answer on this.

If the Modbook finally becomes properly multitouch I could use a program such as Max 5 to create a touch screen controller screen for a sort of hybrid of live performance of dance music and also DJ'ing.

http://cycling74.com/products/maxmspjitter/

I have high hopes for the modbook and many other electronic musicians feel the same from various forum threads I've read on the subject. The iPad is no good for me as the only software that's even close to what a lemur does is TouchOSC but its limited in many aspects. Max 5 is limitless in what you can create so your mod book with Max 5 would be a perfect combo for someone like myself who is interested in doing something innovative with music performance.

This would only work if I could at the very least have 4 or more point multitouch. Preferably I could touch it with 8 fingers and 2 thumbs to control changes in the music.

The Jazzmutant Lemur is perfect for what I want to do but the problem is its around 1800 euros and it is only a controller. A good spec modbook on the other hand is a similar price and its also fully fledged tablet computer. Which can be used for so much more. With a modbook I could for instance run Ableton Live http://www.ableton.com/live-8 as well as use it as a laptop.

The plan would be to have a standard Mac Book Pro networked to a Modbook which would mean 2 computers with the additional CPU needed for running 2 copies of Ableton synced up to each other with many instruments and FX running live.

If synergy finally gets the green light and its multitouch then I'll buy one. So then I'd be happy to do a video or two for you guys to show off what the Modbook can do for music. I think such a thing would increase your sales.

Here's a video of someone using a Lemur

http://www.jazzmutant.com/workshop_tutor...hp?id=kroc

This shows off what I hope to one day achieve with a Modbook running Max 5.

Cheers
Debrecini

http://www.soundcloud.com/debrecini
http://www.myspace.com/debrecini]]>
This is a VERY important question for myself as I'm an electronic musician & DJ that plans to use a mod book as an alternative to the JazzMutant Lemur.

http://www.jazzmutant.com/lemur_overview.php

I have scoured your forums but have yet to hear an answer on this.

If the Modbook finally becomes properly multitouch I could use a program such as Max 5 to create a touch screen controller screen for a sort of hybrid of live performance of dance music and also DJ'ing.

http://cycling74.com/products/maxmspjitter/

I have high hopes for the modbook and many other electronic musicians feel the same from various forum threads I've read on the subject. The iPad is no good for me as the only software that's even close to what a lemur does is TouchOSC but its limited in many aspects. Max 5 is limitless in what you can create so your mod book with Max 5 would be a perfect combo for someone like myself who is interested in doing something innovative with music performance.

This would only work if I could at the very least have 4 or more point multitouch. Preferably I could touch it with 8 fingers and 2 thumbs to control changes in the music.

The Jazzmutant Lemur is perfect for what I want to do but the problem is its around 1800 euros and it is only a controller. A good spec modbook on the other hand is a similar price and its also fully fledged tablet computer. Which can be used for so much more. With a modbook I could for instance run Ableton Live http://www.ableton.com/live-8 as well as use it as a laptop.

The plan would be to have a standard Mac Book Pro networked to a Modbook which would mean 2 computers with the additional CPU needed for running 2 copies of Ableton synced up to each other with many instruments and FX running live.

If synergy finally gets the green light and its multitouch then I'll buy one. So then I'd be happy to do a video or two for you guys to show off what the Modbook can do for music. I think such a thing would increase your sales.

Here's a video of someone using a Lemur

http://www.jazzmutant.com/workshop_tutor...hp?id=kroc

This shows off what I hope to one day achieve with a Modbook running Max 5.

Cheers
Debrecini

http://www.soundcloud.com/debrecini
http://www.myspace.com/debrecini]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=921 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:02:21 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=921 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=920 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:30:49 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=920 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=919 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:26:44 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=919
P.S.I tried downloading from the link provided but was unsucessful]]>
P.S.I tried downloading from the link provided but was unsucessful]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=918 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:15:14 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=918 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=917 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:23:20 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=917
Can I order such a mod? If so how much would it be? If not does anyone know of a case mod?

Thanks for the info.

Thomas]]>
Can I order such a mod? If so how much would it be? If not does anyone know of a case mod?

Thanks for the info.

Thomas]]> http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=916 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:05:04 -0700 http://forums.axiotron.com/showthread.php?tid=916
Every time I think you guys are down for the count something new pops up! These new photoshop gestures are really great and finally I begin to se a point for Kopernikus. THere seems to be very little activity in creating gestures for it though, so could you guys create more shortcuts for other apps as well. This would be very useful for all

THANKS for the nice solution to a serious Modbook problem

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Every time I think you guys are down for the count something new pops up! These new photoshop gestures are really great and finally I begin to se a point for Kopernikus. THere seems to be very little activity in creating gestures for it though, so could you guys create more shortcuts for other apps as well. This would be very useful for all

THANKS for the nice solution to a serious Modbook problem

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