Apple Newton MessagePad with case

Made:
1993 in Japan
maker:
Apple Inc
manufacturer:
Sharp Corporation
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Apple Newton MessagePad and stylus
Science Museum Group Collection
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Apple Newton MessagePad and stylus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Apple Newton MessagePad and stylus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

1995-1679/1: Apple Newton MessagePad and stylus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Original box for Apple Newton MessagePad, made by Apple, Japan
Science Museum Group Collection
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Apple Newton MessagePad and stylus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

1995-1679/1: Apple Newton MessagePad and stylus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Apple Newton MessagePad and stylus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Apple Newton MessagePad with case, power supply, software and original packaging, manufactured by Sharp for Apple, Japan, 1993

Apple Newton MessagePad, manufactured by Sharp for Apple, Japan, 1993.

The Apple Newton MessagePad Portable Communications system was released in 1993. It was the first handheld device to use an ARM microchip, a very power efficient microprocessor which made it possible to pack impressive computing power into a small battery powered device. The Newton broke new ground: it could store contacts, manage calendars and the marketing heavily sold the device’s ability to translate handwriting into type. This feature did not work as well as hoped and was one of the factors that led to the Newton failing commercially. However, the research and development behind the Newton ultimately fed into the very successful Apple iPhone.

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
1995-1679
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown), composites and electronic components
Measurements:
overall (MessagePad): 180 mm x 105 mm x 18 mm, .38 kg
overall (box): 243 mm x 235 mm x 90 mm,
type:
pda
credit:
Donated by Apple Inc (Newton Systems Division)

Parts

Apple Newton MessagePad case, 1993

Apple Newton MessagePad case, 1993

Apple Newton MessagePad case, manufactured by Sharp for Apple, Japan, 1993

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm x 105 mm x 18 mm, .06 kg
Materials:
textile
Object Number:
1995-1679/2
type:
case
original instructions for Apple Newton MessagePad, 1993

original instructions for Apple Newton MessagePad, 1993

Original instructions for Apple Newton MessagePad, including video, handbook, leaflets and spare stylus, made by Apple, Japan, 1993

'Getting Started' software pack for Apple Newton MessagePad, 1993

'Getting Started' software pack for Apple Newton MessagePad, 1993

'Getting Stared' software pack for Apple Newton MessagePad, manufactured by Sharp Corporation for Apple Inc, Japan, 1993

Measurements:
overall: 84 mm x 52 mm x 4 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and electronic components
Object Number:
1995-1679/5
type:
application