Apple Newton MessagePad 2000

Apple Newton MessagePad 2000 was introduced in March 1997. It transformed Newton performance with a 162MHz StrongARM processor, larger display, audio recording and desktop-class applications. It combined StrongARM SA-110 at 162 MHz with 5MB RAM.

The dramatic speed improvement showed the platform's potential only a year before Apple discontinued Newton development.

Notable Features

• It transformed Newton performance with a 162MHz StrongARM processor, larger display, audio recording and desktop-class applications.
• Its StrongARM SA-110 at 162 MHz and 5MB RAM configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• The dramatic speed improvement showed the platform's potential only a year before Apple discontinued Newton development.

Historical Significance

• The dramatic speed improvement showed the platform's potential only a year before Apple discontinued Newton development.
• 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 2000
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Saturday, March 1, 1997
Country	United States
CPU	StrongARM SA-110 at 162 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	Newton OS 2.1
I/O	Serial, infrared, audio and two PC Card slots
Keyboard	Pen input with on-screen keyboard
Storage	Internal flash storage and two PC Card slots
Sound	Digital system audio and recording
Graphics	480 x 320 pen-driven monochrome graphics
Display	Built-in 480 x 320 backlit monochrome LCD
ROM	8MB Newton ROM
RAM	5MB RAM
CPU Speed	162 MHz