The story of this device
The ultimate evolution of the Newton platform with expanded 8MB RAM, MessagePad 2100 handled multitasking and email effortlessly, standing as an enduring ancestor to iOS mobile computing.
Apple
Newton MessagePad 2100 (1997)
Apple · Tablets · Released in 1997 · H0149 (MessagePad 2100)
The Newton line's final model, with 8MB of RAM
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- Brand
- Apple
- Model
- H0149 (MessagePad 2100)
- Release year
- 1997
- Category
- Tablets
Specifications
- Display
- 4.8-inch backlit LCD (480×320, 16 grays)
- Chipset
- StrongARM SA-110 162MHz
- RAM
- 8MB RAM (4MB DRAM, 4MB flash)
- Storage
- 8MB ROM, Dual PC Card slots
- Battery
- 4x AA batteries or rechargeable pack
- OS
- Newton OS 2.1
- Weight
- About 640g
- Notable
- Final Newton flagship, mature handwriting recognition