Apple Newton MessagePad 110

Apple Newton MessagePad 110 was introduced in March 1994. It introduced a smaller rounded enclosure, flip-over screen cover and two PC Card slots to the Newton range. It combined ARM 610 at 20 MHz with 1MB RAM.

Improved ergonomics and expansion made the 110 the practical foundation for the later 120 and 130.

Notable Features

• It introduced a smaller rounded enclosure, flip-over screen cover and two PC Card slots to the Newton range.
• Its ARM 610 at 20 MHz and 1MB RAM configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• Improved ergonomics and expansion made the 110 the practical foundation for the later 120 and 130.

Historical Significance

• Improved ergonomics and expansion made the 110 the practical foundation for the later 120 and 130.
• 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 110
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, infrared and two PC Card slots
Keyboard	Pen input with on-screen keyboard
Storage	Internal flash storage and two PC Card slots
Sound	Piezoelectric system audio
Graphics	320 x 240 pen-driven monochrome graphics
Display	Built-in 320 x 240 monochrome LCD
ROM	4MB Newton ROM
RAM	1MB RAM
CPU Speed	20 MHz