MessagePad 100
Background
It took Apple over a year to upgrade the original Newton. The main reason was that the Newton team had worked hard for over 6 years and after the devastating press of the original Message Pad morale was low. The first revisions were Newton Message Pad 100 and 110. While the MP 100 was basically the original Message Pad with a new ROM, the MP 110 had a new design with a smaller screen and longer-lasting batteries. The Message Pad 130, released in early 1996 at CeBit in Germany, was the first Message Pad to feature an optional backlit display for better readability.
Source: The Apple Museum
Key Specs
DisplayLow-power reflective LCD Grayscale LCD (16-level grayscale)
ChipARM 610
MemoryBuilt-in 640 KB
Weight0.41 kg
Full Specifications
Basic Info
Release Date1994.03
IntroducedMarch 1994
DiscontinuedApril 1995
Original Price$499
OS SupportNewton OS 1.2 - 1.3(English、German)
Support StatusDiscontinued (Obsolete)
Chip & Storage
ChipARM 610（20 MHz RISC processor）
MemoryBuilt-in 640 KB
StorageBuilt-in 4 MB ROM
Display
Screen SizeLow-power reflective LCD
Screen TypeGrayscale LCD (16-level grayscale)
Resolution336 × 240
Connectivity
Wired PortSerial port ×1 (LocalTalk compatible) / Infrared ×1 (low-power, half-duplex) / Expansion slot ×One PCMCIA Type II slot
Input MethodFlat stylus
RequiresMacintosh computer with 68030 or faster processor running System 7.1 or later with Newton Connection Kit for Macintosh; PC compatible computer with 80386DX or faster processor running Windows 3.0 or later with Newton Connection Kit for Windows
Power
Battery4 AAA batteries or NiCd rechargeable battery pack, or external power
Battery Life14 hours (4 AAA batteries) / 4 hours (NiCd)
Body & Dimensions
Size & Weight114.3 mm × 19.1 mm × 184.2 mm，0.41 kg
Color
Available Colors
Model Identifier
Model IDH1000 / H0123LL/A