Apple Newton MessagePad 130

Apple Newton MessagePad 130 was introduced in March 1996. It added a backlit display and more memory to the mature small-case Newton design. It combined ARM 610 at 20 MHz with 2.5MB RAM.

The 130 was the most refined version of the original 20MHz MessagePad architecture before the StrongARM generation.

Notable Features

• It added a backlit display and more memory to the mature small-case Newton design.
• Its ARM 610 at 20 MHz and 2.5MB RAM configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• The 130 was the most refined version of the original 20MHz MessagePad architecture before the StrongARM generation.

Historical Significance

• The 130 was the most refined version of the original 20MHz MessagePad architecture before the StrongARM generation.
• 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 130
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Friday, March 1, 1996
Country	United States
CPU	ARM 610 at 20 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	Newton OS 2.0
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 backlit monochrome LCD
ROM	8MB Newton ROM
RAM	2.5MB RAM
CPU Speed	20 MHz