tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post6720298699858344960..comments2024-03-01T03:50:40.694-05:00Comments on SeeEmWhyKay: Modbook Pro impressionsMatthew Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555520519507657682noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-33537946738692064332020-07-25T00:09:40.708-04:002020-07-25T00:09:40.708-04:00Hi, Do you still have it?Hi, Do you still have it?Sonny Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665560034214883742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-6280236517983032922016-02-27T02:10:46.193-05:002016-02-27T02:10:46.193-05:00I never expected such a fantastic response to this...<br /><br />I never expected such a fantastic response to this query. 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As much as I despise Windows, the machine is just better in every respect than the ModBook Pro having tried one recently. It's got twice the pressure sensitivity, it's thinner, it's lighter and has two USB ports. I so wanted to have a Modbook, but they can't seem to innovate quickly enough to make it worthwhile. There are Retina screens and better machines out now... An Air version would be thinner and really nice too... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-20275878964567270422013-10-16T03:22:27.666-04:002013-10-16T03:22:27.666-04:00This is very interesting; you are a very experienc...This is very interesting; you are a very experienced blog writer. I have signed up with your nourish and look ahead to looking for more of your awesome publish. Also, I’ve distributed your website in my public networks!<br /><a href="http://www.tpc-india.com/batteries.php" rel="nofollow">Battery manufacturers in bangalore</a><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693535292606702890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-31230906170107724302013-10-03T14:41:50.182-04:002013-10-03T14:41:50.182-04:00Great review! Can you give us some information abo...Great review! Can you give us some information about touch screen drivers and hardware...???<br />Thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02122875415913260856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-85072148755768907642013-08-20T23:51:23.308-04:002013-08-20T23:51:23.308-04:00Hey everyone, sorry for the long delay. I always f...Hey everyone, sorry for the long delay. I always forget to check these comments. :/<br /><br />It's been months since I bought the Modbook and here's what I have to report...<br /><br />Most of my initial impressions have turned out to be quite accurate over the long term. The small problems I had have stayed small and not bothered me. The only big problem that persists for me is the viewing angle and how it "grays out" the colors if you aren't looking straight at the screen. That's a particularly big problem for me, since my whole job consists of picking colors. :/ I can still get my work done using the modbook, but I think that has more to do with me being comfortable with my process and palettes that I've used for almost a decade. Also, I take great care to always angle the screen so it displays the colors the best that it can.<br /><br />An issue slightly related to the viewing angle is finding something to prop the modbook on while working. I haven't found a good stand for it yet. The weight of the device along with putting pressure on it when drawing, seems to be problematic for most stands I've tried. So far my solution when working on a desk is to use an empty backpack (the one I carry the modbook in) to prop the modbook up.<br /><br />As far as accuracy of the cursor in relation to the stylus is concerned, it hasn't caused me any problems. It isn't as excellent as my Cintiq, but it doesn't stop me from doing my job. I kind of look at it like driving two different cars. Sure, one may drive better than the other, but once you've driven the car with crappy steering for an hour you stop noticing! :)<br /><br />In case you're wondering, here's a few things I've colored using the modbook...<br /><br />http://mattwilsoncolors.blogspot.com/2013/02/adventures-of-superman.html<br /><br />http://mattwilsoncolors.blogspot.com/search/label/Swamp%20Thing%20%2320<br /><br />http://mattwilsoncolors.blogspot.com/search/label/Secret%20Avengers%20%2335 (some pages in this arc, but possibly not the pages shown here)<br /><br />I just happened to see all the comments as I am packing for a trip, so I don't have time to reply to everything. However, please feel free to ask me anything on twitter @COLORnMATT or email me fatheadwilson at yahoo dot com.<br /><br />Thanks again for reading the review, and sorry for the delayed response!Matthew Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555520519507657682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-63863504734914456932013-07-10T04:54:15.708-04:002013-07-10T04:54:15.708-04:00Hi Matthew,
I loved reading this piece! Well writt...Hi Matthew,<br />I loved reading this piece! Well written! :)<br /><br />jason<br /><a href="http://rmpproperty.com/2013/03/ultimate-rich-dad-poor-dad-property-guide/" rel="nofollow">Hotel Room Investments</a>jason harishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018759510123080455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-19687955659044941502013-06-24T13:17:22.590-04:002013-06-24T13:17:22.590-04:00Thanks Arnaud,this time I tried 13Hd with Felt nib...Thanks Arnaud,this time I tried 13Hd with Felt nibs.And if not best,the grip was way much better and satisfactory if sketching speed is slow.<br />Also,Parralax effect is allmost zero in Cintiq 13HD and here is a great improvement it seems compared to its predecessor Cintiq 12WX.<br />Accuracy is excellent,even at the edges.<br /><br />Whereas,according to a review on You-Tube,even though accuracy is good enough in ModBook Pro,there is a little parallax (especially at edges) in ModBook Pro.<br />The related You-Tube Video can be found here:<br /><br />http://youtu.be/NiNUF6loHIYAmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414480151127557073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-82793409495989539882013-06-24T12:31:26.845-04:002013-06-24T12:31:26.845-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Amanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414480151127557073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-56269837591672978742013-05-27T08:23:22.732-04:002013-05-27T08:23:22.732-04:00Great post . It takes me almost half an hour to re...Great post . It takes me almost half an hour to read the whole post. Definitely this one of the informative and useful post to me. Thanks for the share.<br />Car delivery servicehttp://www.cardeliveryservice.biz/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-87467039595584800172013-05-12T02:20:46.250-04:002013-05-12T02:20:46.250-04:00I assume that you get the needed grip when retouch...I assume that you get the needed grip when retouching over the same path too and forth.This was not the case with ordinary nibs on a Cintiq 13HD.<br />I will mostly try with Felt nibs with a Wacom Cintiq and experience it.<br />Thanks a lot for your suggestion,which is much appreciated.<br /><br />In the mean time,since its been so long time,since there are many users like Mathew and others,I would like to see newer comments on ModBook Pro about their long term experience with it.<br /><br />Initial impressions may be great,but whether the same good experience continues after a long term?<br />This is an important Question.Amanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414480151127557073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-38429173188030522342013-05-11T15:21:17.896-04:002013-05-11T15:21:17.896-04:00Hi Aman,
I use an "old" 21" cintiq...Hi Aman,<br /><br />I use an "old" 21" cintiq for drawing purposes for years now and the surface of it is like an ice rink, I use the felt nip on my stylus wich change really the feeling, I can say it is mostly like drawing with pen and paper.<br />When I see the glossy design of the new 13" cintiq, I was afraid of not having the same sensation. When I test it with the normal nip it was quite a disaster but changing it for the felt one restored back that good feeling I was expecting. My two cents ;)Arnaud Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01352505251508935835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-46730820584619571172013-05-08T04:09:46.270-04:002013-05-08T04:09:46.270-04:00Thanks Amaud,
My sketching style when I design a ...Thanks Amaud,<br /><br />My sketching style when I design a car or product is such a way that FOR EXAMPLE : When I draw a wheel arch from point A to B,I may come back towards B slightly for retouching,back from A,following the same path.So grip is important for me and Old ModBook used to do it easily,and this I couldn't find in Cintiq 13HD.(It is evident from various YouTube videos that the normal nibs works great on old ModBook's Matte screen.)<br /><br />Hopefully,<br />I should test the felt nibs on the Cintiq 13HD and see if they satisfy me!Amanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414480151127557073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-2495691133757118752013-05-07T14:38:25.951-04:002013-05-07T14:38:25.951-04:00I would also appreciate an another feedback from M...I would also appreciate an another feedback from Mathew after this monts passed. How do you feel working with a modbook pro now ?<br /><br />@Aman : on the cintiq 13", you don't test it with the felt nib option. Trust me it change the feeling a lot.Arnaud Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01352505251508935835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-39586281957662522072013-05-06T05:58:18.042-04:002013-05-06T05:58:18.042-04:00Hi Mathew,
Its been over a month since I last inte...Hi Mathew,<br />Its been over a month since I last interacted on the comment section of this review.<br />One of the strong points of ModBook Pro is stylus input precision and paper like gripy feel of the stylus nib on the screen which can be seen in various You-Tube videos of the Old Gen ModBook.And the ModBook stylus Nib dimensions are also designed to synchronise with the Paper feel experience on the Matt finish Paper like screen surface of ModBook Pro.<br /><br />I tried the Wacom Cintiq 13HD in a demo and I can confirm that while screen has very good Pen input accuracy and very cool Ultra HD resolution,the stylus Nib slips extremly badly.There is no Paper like feel to the smooth screen of Cintiq 13HD and this is a shame as its a product from Wacom.The product design experience on Wacom Cintiq 13Hd was quiet poor.<br /><br />However,I would like to know,after using ModBook Pro for a month or so,how do you find the overall quality and pen Callibration/accuracy? <br /><br />Did you had any serious problems with it?Amanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414480151127557073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-9735006503719231222013-03-24T02:33:05.966-04:002013-03-24T02:33:05.966-04:00Oh,
I am understanding that two types of problems ...Oh,<br />I am understanding that two types of problems with cursor drift are discussed here.One is the Cursor Jump problem and the other one is pen input location accuracy problem.<br />According to Tony,the pen input accuracy is good in ModBook Pro but cursor jump problem is always seen in ModBook Pro.<br /><br />In case of Fujitsu T902(Windows 8),I haven't noticed any such Cursor jumping.Rather,there's a accuracy problem with Pen Input.<br /><br />I doubt that Cursor jump problem is OS dependent and may not be a problem if you use optional Windows 7 on ModBook Pro.Is that correct?Amanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414480151127557073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-37322656543925274252013-03-23T12:16:29.921-04:002013-03-23T12:16:29.921-04:00The original Modbook digitizer was fantastic, exce...The original Modbook digitizer was fantastic, except when the jumping cursor reared its head. Accuracy was good and feel was great. The jumping cursor just made it unusable at times.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756600202776869926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-73451640852045249732013-03-23T05:01:49.518-04:002013-03-23T05:01:49.518-04:00The Problem is so serious in my LifeBook T902,that...The Problem is so serious in my LifeBook T902,that the pen nib would allmost never coincide ever with the cursor at any location,even 3 cm away from the edges from all sides & even near the centre point of the screen.<br /><br />"""Is the same problem noticeable in ModBook Pro??? """<br /><br />I am not just talking about cursor drift at the edges.I am also taliking about pen drift at near the centre of the screen.<br /><br />in the case of Fujitsu Lifebook T902,even though the cursor is not very far located from the Stylus nib,you cannot simply draw anything on screen accurately (car designs or product designs).Amanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414480151127557073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-59868860055306558022013-03-21T18:24:29.202-04:002013-03-21T18:24:29.202-04:00Anybody that buys this product is a complete idiot...Anybody that buys this product is a complete idiot!<br /><br />It's still a fantastic Apple computer in a brown bag poop wrapper from Axiotron. The Mouse pointer issue of it moving a little faster then the stylus is still like a Black Plague, and will never be fixed. Oh how nice that the Modbook Pro has a "Calibration Button to fix this right away." because you will be pushing this button 190 times an hour plus.<br /><br /> This is a company that took 2 1/2 years bring out the first Modbook after getting orders placed for it, and to the market two years later. They promised the Modbook Pro for the past three years. Had it shown at MacWorld two years ago and I was still waiting to get a delivery date from them. The company has never answered one single question about what the delays were from. Almost no support on any of their products for a ton of problems with the pen tracking that is like a Black plague. Jumping Cusor problems that required a mail back problem fix, No Bluetooth working for over a year after delivery, screen rotation blamed on Apple that became a hardware issue, the digitizer board has to be reset all the time to get it to work, every update that Apple did caused the Modbook to crash making it impossible to use, to use it with each crash it required all the parts of the OSX to be reloaded in this clunky guessing order to make the Pen work right...I can go on and on with tons of mind blowing problems. The Modbook was "Discontinued" and most don't sell them anymore, and no one wants to support them either when Apple changes their OSX around each time.<br /><br />Support was done by one person, and the rest of us on many Modbook Fourms all feeling around in the dark on this ModJunk trying to help each of us the Suckers who drank the KoolAid of Axiotron's Leader Andreas Hass.<br /><br /> I own 22 Modbooks right now, I had setup a business to supply Doctor offices custom software for the Modbooks. The company made a ton of statements about what this would do, and nothing ever came about. I lost my company from my investment in the Modbook line, file chapter 7 bankrupt all because they never responded to any help requests from investors. The company is run like a KickStarter Project, with no concerns about producing anything that works! Yes I'm bitter! But do your reasearch before you spend the ((( $3,500.00 price tag on the Modbook Pro))). Yes! That's double the price of a Macbook Pro. You can buy 8 fully loaded iPads for the same price and add ipens to the mix. <br /><br />It's going to take a Bunch of Real Miracles to restore any faith in this company and it's products, after treating the thousands of buyers of the first Modbook with the cold shoulder. Again the price is over $3,200 for a Base Modbook Pro!!! They are Nutz!!!My Real Geniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975690393153343684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-16043272891495360692013-03-21T14:27:13.792-04:002013-03-21T14:27:13.792-04:00Drifting cursor I can deal with, but if the MBP ha...Drifting cursor I can deal with, but if the MBP has anything near the problems of the original MB then I will never buy one. Mine was supposed to be fixed by the manufacturer so I lived without it for 9 months and when it came back the cursor was still all over the place. Anytime there was CPU load it would just go crazy. So, who out there owns a new MBP and have you seen any problems?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756600202776869926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-4078315162245743662013-03-19T11:22:29.924-04:002013-03-19T11:22:29.924-04:00Hey everyone! I'm glad everyone enjoyed the re...Hey everyone! I'm glad everyone enjoyed the review.<br /><br />I saw 2 questions about the cursor calibration, and if it jumps a lot.<br /><br />Every once in a while the cursor will drift (I guess is the best way to put it). If you begin to move your pen from the center to the edge, the cursor will begin to get further away from your pen. This happens rarely.<br /><br />The good news is, the Modbook has a button on the side to quickly recalibrate the cursor (next to the power button). You don't have to restart the computer or anything else. Just press the button, and point the pen at the middle of the screen.Matthew Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555520519507657682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-18756554236328524182013-03-12T13:03:33.887-04:002013-03-12T13:03:33.887-04:00I am frustrated with bad quality of Fujitsu Lifebo...I am frustrated with bad quality of Fujitsu Lifebook T902 core i7 Wimdows 8 pro model.<br />The plastic quality is bad,scratchy even with slight unnoticed dust.More importantly even after callobrating 35 times,there's no improvement in pen input precision and accuracy.Sometimes,screen refuses to detect pen and touch unless I use mouse to restart the PC.Also Screen display rotates even in rotate off mode.It rotates in unacceptable manner in rotate on mode.<br />Does Modbook have the same pen Callibration problems.I have heard the new improved ModBook comes with Electromagnetic shielding solution for smooth pen experience which increases pen input precision and Accuracy.Improper electromagnetic shielding leads to Inaccuracy in pen input.Amanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414480151127557073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-28682128074359233312013-02-28T04:54:41.549-05:002013-02-28T04:54:41.549-05:00Hi Matthew,
Thank your for a great review.
It was...Hi Matthew,<br /><br />Thank your for a great review.<br />It was a great help for me.<br />I live in Japan and my modbook Pro arrived yesterday.<br /><br />I found out that modbooks viewing angle is not so wide especially in the normal landscape mode, as you mentioned in the review.<br /><br />I also foud that it improves on the other landscape mode(fan bottom) and portrait mode, changing it by using the Quick flip. So I am planning to use it mainly on landscape mode(fan bottom). I think its the best angle to use the modbook by just putting on the desk with no support to make angle.<br /><br />The base Macbook Pro's display view angle is very narrow when you lookup from a low angle, but better when you look down from a upper angle.<br />And this works opposite for modbook users. <br />kamonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10182921321822172714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636044008246786832.post-45239083982175833922013-02-22T20:54:54.882-05:002013-02-22T20:54:54.882-05:00whoops, forgot to mention:
THANK YOU so much for ...whoops, forgot to mention:<br /><br />THANK YOU so much for doing a awesome review, its still the only one I have found (echoing an earlier comment), and its very thorough from a real-life use perspective. I get tired of all the reviews nowadays being The Verge and Engadget newpeople with no real world experience of using something for real world work. All they do is spat the specs (important in its own right, but not great for final decision making).<br /><br />So I once again say, thanks, for your adventurous wallet and thoughtfulness to report the damages xDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844604745607736198noreply@blogger.com