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 Apple Newton MessagePad 100 | |
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer |
|---|---|
| Release date | 1993 |
| Discontinued | 1998 |
| Operating system | Newton OS |
| CPU | ARM 610 RISC |
| Memory | 4-8 MB (ROM) 640 KB-4 MB (RAM) 0-4 MB (Flash) (varies with model) |
| Mass | 1.4 lb (640 g) with battery |
| Successor | iPad (1st generation) |
The MessagePad is a series of personal digital assistant devices developed by Apple Computer for the Newton platform, first released in 1993. Some electronic engineering and the manufacture of Apple's MessagePad devices was undertaken in Japan by Sharp. The devices are based on the ARM 610 RISC processor, run Newton OS, and all feature handwriting recognition software. Alongside the MessagePad series, Apple also developed and released the eMate 300 Newton device.