The Newton MessagePad 120 

 

OS: 1.3 or 2.0

DRAM: 512k

SRAM: 512k

ROM: 4,096k

CPU: ARM 610

Resolution: 240x320

Colors: Black & White

Battery Type: 4 x AA (LR6) alkaline or NiCd battery pack

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Included Software: Names, Dates, Notepad, To Do, Extras, Calculator, Formulas, Preferences, Help, Time Zones, Pocket Quicken, Writing Practice, Owner Info, Clock, Styles, Connection, In Box

Services: Print, Fax, Beam, eWorld Mail, TCP (NIE download from Newton Inc.)

Comments: The 120 was the transition machine of the Newton line. Starting with the 1.3 OS and then being upgraded to 2.0 basically made the 120 a whole new (and much more useable) machine. the 2.0 OS introduced MANY new features such as really good handwriting recognition much more user friendly software. If you have an old 120 or purchased one second hand with the 1.3 OS, send it in to Apple for the 2.0 upgrade right away! Although the 120 is much improved with the 2.0 OS upgrade it is still hampered by its small amount of SRAM which makes it a very poor candidate for web browsing or Internet email.