Apple Newton MessagePad 100

Apple Newton MessagePad 100 was introduced in March 1994. It renamed and updated the original MessagePad with improved Newton software while retaining the first-generation enclosure. It combined ARM 610 at 20 MHz with 640KB RAM.

The MessagePad 100 marks Apple's first effort to repair the original Newton launch through better recognition and system stability.

Notable Features

• It renamed and updated the original MessagePad with improved Newton software while retaining the first-generation enclosure.
• Its ARM 610 at 20 MHz and 640KB RAM configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• The MessagePad 100 marks Apple's first effort to repair the original Newton launch through better recognition and system stability.

Historical Significance

• The MessagePad 100 marks Apple's first effort to repair the original Newton launch through better recognition and system stability.
• The model records a distinct hardware, enclosure or market stage rather than a storage-only configuration.

Collector’s Notes

• Processor speed, display type, regional branding and original model label should be checked when identifying a surviving system.
• Original power supplies, keyboards, media and expansion accessories add useful historical context.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Apple Newton MessagePad 100
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Tuesday, March 1, 1994
Country	United States
CPU	ARM 610 at 20 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	Newton OS 1.3
I/O	Serial, LocalTalk and PC Card
Keyboard	Pen input with on-screen keyboard
Storage	Internal flash storage and one PC Card slot
Sound	Piezoelectric system audio
Graphics	336 x 240 pen-driven monochrome graphics
Display	Built-in 336 x 240 monochrome LCD
ROM	4MB Newton ROM
RAM	640KB RAM
CPU Speed	20 MHz