Newton MessagePad 100

The Apple Newton MessagePad 100 is a personal digital assistant device that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1994 to 1995 as part of the Newton series. The device has been introduced on March 4, 1994, and its price started at $499.

The all-new MessagePad features a 20 MHz ARM 610 RISC processor, 640 KB of RAM, 4 MB of ROM, 336 x 240 Screen, and is powered by 4x AAA batteries or an external power supply.

This MessagePad has been discontinued on April 1, 1995.

Today Newton MessagePad 100 is 29 years old!

Newton MessagePad 100
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Newton MessagePad 100 Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedMarch 4, 1994
DiscontinuedApril 1, 1995
Model Identifier2
Model NumberUnknown
Order NumberH0123LL/A
Original Price$499
ColorsDark Grey
Weight0.9 Ibs.
408.23 Grams
Dimensions7.25” H x 4.5” W x 0.75” D
18.41 cm H x 11.43 cm W x 1.9 cm

Tech Specs

Processor

ProcessorARM 610 RISC
Processor Speed20 MHz
Architecture32-bit
Number of Cores1

Memory

ROM4 MB
RAM640 KB

Display

Input MethodFlat Pen
Resolution336 x 240

Expansion

Expansion Slots1 – PCMCIA-Slot II

Connections

Serial1 – LocalTalk compatible
Infrared1 – Low-power, half-duplex

Software

Original OSNewton OS 1.2
Maximum OSNewton OS 1.3

Power

Battery4 AAA or NiCd re-chargeable battery or external power supply
Battery Life10-28 hours (4 AAA)
4-12 hours (NiCd)

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