The story of this device
Featuring a backlit display for low-light use and a non-slip rubber grip, MessagePad 130 refined Newton OS 2.0 handwriting recognition into a capable early digital assistant.
Apple
Newton MessagePad 130 (1996)
Apple · Tablets · Released in 1996 · H0196 (MessagePad 130)
First backlit Newton, now usable at night
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- Brand
- Apple
- Model
- H0196 (MessagePad 130)
- Release year
- 1996
- Category
- Tablets
Specifications
- Display
- Backlit reflective LCD (320×240)
- Chipset
- ARM610 20MHz
- RAM
- 2.5MB RAM (1.2MB system, 1.3MB flash)
- Storage
- 8MB mask ROM, PCMCIA Type II slot
- Battery
- 4x AA alkaline (optional NiCd pack)
- OS
- Newton OS 2.0
- Weight
- About 480g
- Notable
- Resistive touchscreen, handwriting recognition