The MessagePad 110 was a touchscreen mobile device that was released by Apple Computer as part of its MessagePad tablet computer line.
Release[]
The MessagePad 110 was released on March 4, 1994 for US$599, alongside the MessagePad 100, an updated and discounted version of the original MessagePad. The 110 was superseded by the MessagePad 120 and was discontinued in April 1995.[1]
Features[]
The MessagePad 110 introduced a new rubberized form factor which was the first to be designed by Jonathan Ive at Apple. It used the same 20 MHz ARM 610 processor as the MessagePad 100, but with memory increased to 1 MB of static RAM. 544 KB was used by Newton OS 1.2, leaving 480 KB available for user data. Storage space could be expanded through the PCMCIA Type II slot which supplied 115 mA of power. The monochrome LCD screen displayed 320 x 240 pixels, which was slightly shorter and dimmer than the ones in preceding models manufactured by Sharp Corporation.[1]
System updates[]
The MessagePad 110 shipped with Newton OS 1.2.[1] On January 30, 1995, Apple made a software update to Newton OS 1.3 available to users of the MessagePad 100 or 110. However, this increases the memory footprint of the system to 639 KB, leaving only 385 KB for user data.[2]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Luckie, Douglas. Newton MessagePad 110. Michigan State University. Archived from the original on 2014-03-23.
- ↑ Apple Announces the MessagePad 120 With Enhanced Features by Apple Computer, Tech Insider. 1995-01-30.
External links[]
- Apple Newton MessagePad 100 / 110 / 120 / 130 (PDF) at Apple Repair Manuals
- Apple Newton MessagePad 110 at the Centre for Computing History
- Apple Newton MessagePad 110 packaging at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
- Newton MessagePad 110 at Apple-History
- Newton MessagePad 110 at AppleMuseum.dk
- Newton MessagePad 110 prototype at the Computer History Museum
- Newton MessagePad 110 specs at EveryMac
- MessagePad 110 at Newtonhonk
- MessagePad 110 at the Newton Glossary
Tutorials[]
- How to rebuild an Apple Newton MessagePad 110 / 120 / 130 battery pack by Frank Gruendel at PDA Soft (2007-02-22)
