Apple MessagePad 100 (1994)
Apple MessagePad 100 (1994): Newton personal digital assistant with an ARM 610 at 20 MHz, 640 KB of RAM, 4 MB of ROM and a 336 × 240 LCD.
Specs
| Introduced | 1994-03 |
| Chip | ARM 610 · 20 MHz |
| RAM | 640 KB |
| Display | 336×240 |
| Battery | 4 × AAA |
| Ports | PCMCIA II · LocalTalk (mini DIN-8) |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 185 × 114 × 19 mm |
Launch
Dates per Apple's Tech Info Library: introduced March 1994; discontinued January 1995. The dates come from Apple's Tech Info Library table (TIL11051).
Marketing
The sources consulted (Apple spec sheets) contain no verified launch campaign text, so this page does not attribute slogans or prices.
Flaws and fixes
Apple documents no model-specific defects in the sources consulted. Limits that do appear in its spec sheet: reflective LCD, not backlit; runs on 4 AAA batteries or a rechargeable NiCad pack; Apple's Service Source groups the MessagePad 100 with the original MessagePad specifications.
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Updated: October 26, 2026 · Sources: Apple Service Source · Apple Tech Info Library · Compare this product