The ModBook took a long time in coming but it may finally be on its way to stores. If you don't know what it is yet, the ModBook from Axiotron is essentially a MacBook-turned-Tablet-PC. The device was awarded "Best in Show" at MacWorld 2007.

According to an email from The Other World Computing Team, the marketers for the ModBook, the sexy Tablet Mac may be shipped on or before January 8. According to their website, the most high end of the line will cost US$ 2,479.

One slight hitch is that the email was sent to jkOnTheRun to confirm that their ModBook order is ready to ship - only they never ordered one. Still, the email may be genuine, and Axiotron's website says that the device will be out by the fourth quarter of 2007 first in the U.S. and then Canada. So January 8 - give or take a few days - is likely.

Here's an excerpt of the email for the curious:

Thank you for your patience regarding your order for the Modbook OS X Tablet Solution. This e-mail is to inform you that the product is nearly ready to ship and that new configuration options are now available.

As of the latest available information from Axiotron, we anticipate being able to ship your Custom configured Modbook solution on or before January 11th, 2008. On a first in, first out basis - Modbooks are expected to begin shipping on or before January 8th, 2007.