Apple MessagePad 130 (1996)
Apple MessagePad 130 (1996): Newton personal digital assistant with an ARM 610 at 20 MHz, 2,5 MB of RAM, 8 MB of ROM and a 320 × 240 LCD.
Specs
| Introduced | 1996-03 |
| Chip | ARM 610 · 20 MHz |
| RAM | 2.5 MB |
| Display | 320×240 |
| Battery | 4 × AA |
| Ports | PCMCIA II · LocalTalk (mini DIN-8) |
| Weight | 0.475–0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 202 × 106 × 31 mm |
Launch
Dates per Apple's Tech Info Library: introduced March 1996; the table gives no discontinuation date. 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: transflective LCD with EL backlight; runs on 4 AA batteries or a rechargeable NiCad pack; memory: 1,5 MB FLASH + 1 MB SRAM.
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Updated: October 26, 2026 · Sources: Apple Service Source · Apple Tech Info Library · Compare this product