Newton MessagePad 100 by Apple – Specifications

Introducing the Apple Newton MessagePad 100, released in 1993 Aug. Designed by Apple and manufactured by Apple Computer, this Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is ideal for those who value .

The device features a Monochrome STN LCD display with a size of and a resolution of providing a pixel density of 79 PPI PPI. It operates on ensuring smooth performance with its clocked at 20 MHz.

Noteworthy attributes include:

  • Storage and Memory: 0.625 MiB RAM,0.1875 MiB user accessible RAM, supported by a 4 MiB non-volatile internal storage.
  • Camera Capabilities: main sensor, capable of recording videos at .
  • Connectivity and Extras: with support for bands and advanced connectivity through and .
  • Power: Equipped with a battery, offering a capacity of .

Available in regions including at a price of .

Full Specifications of Newton MessagePad 100

BrandApple
ModelNewton MessagePad 100
Released1993 Aug
Hardware DesignerApple
ManufacturerApple Computer
General ExtrasPassive stylus
Device CategoryPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA)
List of Additional FeaturesLocalTalk
Width 114.3 mm
4.5 inch
Height 184.2 mm
7.25 inch
Depth 19.1 mm
0.75 inches
Bounding Volume402.1 ccm
Mass 410 g
14.46 ounces
PlatformNewton OS
Operating System Apple Newton OS
1
CPU Clock20 MHz
CPU ARM 610
1,993
32 bit
single-core
4 Kbyte I-Cache
RAM TypeEDO DRAM
RAM Capacity 0.625 MiB RAM
0.1875 MiB user accessible RAM
Non-volatile Memory TypePROM
Non-volatile Memory InterfaceYes
Non-volatile Memory Capacity4 MiB non-volatile
Display Diagonal 132 mm
5.2 inch
Resolution 240x336
80640 pixels
Display Width 76.72 mm
3.02 inch
Display Height 107.41 mm
4.23 inch
Horizontal Full Bezel Width37.58 mm
Display Area8241.1 square millimeter
Display Area Utilization39.1%
Pixel Size0.31968 mm/pixel
Pixel Density79 PPI
Display TypeMonochrome STN LCD display
Display Color Depth1 bit/pixel
Number of Display Scales2
Display Light Reflection Modereflective
Scratch Resistant ScreenNo
Graphical ControllerN/A
A/V OutNo
Audio Channel(s)mono
Microphone(s)No
D/A Holding Frequency10000 Hz
Loudspeaker(s):mono
Audio Output:No
Supported Cellular BandsNo
Sec. Supported Cellular Networks:No
Touchscreen TypeResistive touch sensing screen
Touchscreen Simultaneous Touch PointsSingle-touch
Expansion InterfacesPCMCIA II.
USB No
No
USB ConnectorNo
BluetoothNo
Wireless LANNo
IR IrDA 1.0
9600bit/s (SIR)
SerialRecommended Standard 422
Serial Connector:Proprietary
Serial Data Rate:115200 bps
FM Radio ReceiverNo
Supported GPS protocol(s)No
Camera Image SensorNo
FocusNo
FlashNo
Aux. Camera Image SensorNo
Aux. 2 Camera Image SensorNo
Aux. 3 Camera Image SensorNo
Aux. 4 Camera Image SensorNo
Aux. 4 Camera FocusNo
Secondary Camera SensorNo
Sec. Aux. Cam. Image SensorNo
Sec. Aux. 2 Cam. Image SensorNo
Built-in accelerometerNo
Protection from solid materialsYes
Protection from liquidsYes
Battery AAA pencil battery
removable

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