MessagePad 2000
Background
The Newton Message Pad 2000 was a complete mobile computer with a wide range of software like web-browser, eMail-client, word processor, fax software, calendar, address book and it was even able to record speech for up to one hour on its 4 MB memory card. However, the major advantage to its predecessor (MP 130) was its new processor. The 160 MHz StrongARM processor sped up all operations of the Newton Message Pad 2000 significantly. The MP 2000 was later re-launched as Message Pad 2100, the first Newton with an Ethernet networking card.
Source: The Apple Museum
Key Specs
Display4.9-inch x 3.3-inch low-power transreflective LCD with backlight Grayscale LCD (16-level grayscale)
ChipStrongARM SA-110
MemoryBuilt-in 5 MB (1 MB DRAM, 4 MB Flash)
Weight0.64 kg
Full Specifications
Basic Info
Release Date1997.03
IntroducedMarch 1997
DiscontinuedFebruary 1998
Original Price$949 (Standard) / $999 (with QuickFigure Works) / $1099 (with QuickFigure Works, keyboard, and case)
OS SupportNewton OS 2.1 (English, German)
Support StatusDiscontinued (Obsolete)
Chip & Storage
ChipStrongARM SA-110（162 MHz RISC processor）
MemoryBuilt-in 5 MB (1 MB DRAM, 4 MB Flash)
StorageBuilt-in 8 MB ROM
Display
Screen Size4.9-inch x 3.3-inch low-power transreflective LCD with backlight
Screen TypeGrayscale LCD (16-level grayscale)
Resolution480 × 320
Connectivity
Wired PortSerial port / Newton InterConnect port / Infrared ×1 (dual-mode, up to 115 Kbit/s IrDA, 38.4 Kbit/s ASK, up to 1m distance) / Audio input ×Built-in microphone x 1 / Audio output ×Built-in speaker x 1 / Expansion slot ×Two Type II PC Card slots (3.5 V and 5 V cards)
Input MethodMessagePad 2000 stylus
RequiresMac OS computer with 68030 or faster processor running System 7.1 or later; PC compatible computer with 80386DX or faster processor (80486 recommended) running Windows 3.1 or later
Power
Battery4 AA batteries or optional NiMH rechargeable battery pack, or external power
Battery LifeUp to 24 hours of continuous use
Power AdapterNewton 9W Power Adapter
Body & Dimensions
Size & Weight118.7 mm × 27.5 mm × 210.3 mm，0.64 kg
Color
Available Colors
Model Identifier
Model IDH0149 / H0226L/A / H0136Z/A / H0225LL/A