MessagePad

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MessagePad

Apple Newton MessagePad 100
Manufacturer	Apple Computer
Release date	1993; 31 years ago (1993)
Discontinued	1998; 26 years ago (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 was a series of personal digital assistant devices developed by Apple Computer for the Newton platform 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 and all featured handwriting recognition software and were developed and marketed by Apple. The devices run Newton OS.