Weight and Dimensions (US): 0.9 lbs., 7.25" H x 4.5" W x 0.75" D
Weight and Dimensions (Metric): 400g, 184.75mm x 114.3mm x 19.05mm
Ports: LocalTalk RS422 with RS232 emulation, SHARP ASK Infrared
Memory Card: 1 PMCIA-Slot II
Power: 4 AAA or NiCd re-chargeable battery pack or external power supply
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 deg. C (32 to 104 deg. F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 60 deg. C
Transport Temperature: -20 to 70 deg. C (-40 to 149 deg. F)
Relative Humidity: 5 - 95%, non-condensing
Altitude: 0 - 3.048 metres
History: It took Apple more than six and a half years to develop the first Newton Message Pad. When it was finally released it had impressive specifications. 20 MHz processor, pressure-sensitive LCD-display, LocalTalk port, infra-red beamer. However, all these features were overshadowed by the Newtons handwriting recognition. It was Apple's pride and the expectations were high. However, it was far away from its promised 95% accuracy.