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Since 1997, the #NewtonTalk mailing list has been an open forum dedicated to the discussion, support, and enjoyment of the #AppleNewton and related #RetroComputing technologies.

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · Dec 3
Since the bird site became such a massive clusterf*ck, our primary social media presence has been on Mastodon. It will continue that way, because we really like it over there.

However, we’re giving @bsky.app a go as well.

What the heck, right?
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Twenty eight years ago today, Apple released the #MessagePad 2100, the last device created for the Newton platform. It would be discontinued less than four months later, along with all remaining Newton development.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing
#LiveFastDieYoung

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Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 Specs: EveryMac.com
A complete guide of Every Mac and MacOS-Compatible in the world, with detailed technical, configuration, and pricing information.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Thirty years ago today, Apple announced an agreement to license its Newton technology to Schlumberger and Digital Ocean. (Not that Digital Ocean, the other one.)

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing
#SendInTheClones

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Apple Agrees to License Newton Technology to Schlumberger, Digital Ocean
Apple Agrees to License Newton Technology to Schlumberger, Digital Ocean
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November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
newtontalk.bsky.social
The next Global Newton Users Meetup (GNUM) is happening!

Global Newton Users Meetup #17
Saturday, November 15th, 2025 @ 17:00 UTC

Join in for a casual get-together with other fans of the #AppleNewton platform.

Details on the mailing list:

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See you there!
[NTLK] Global Newton Users Meetups #17, 15th Nov 2025, 17:00 UTC
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October 31, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Tap hard, mothraflopper.
datahooker.bsky.social Baddison @datahooker.bsky.social · Oct 16
k im making coffee... and here is the apple messagepad and pda pinache pen that has been helping me keep my stuff together and finish my long todo list:
October 31, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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I WILL SHOVE THAT GPU IN MY MESSAGEPAD 2100 SO GODDAMN FAST.
October 1, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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"The pack that will keep you organized in the 90s"

The second of Apple's Newton 'Messagepads', and released in 1994. Boasting a 320x240 screen, 20 MHz ARM processor, an PCMCIA slot for expansions, and 1 MB of static memory. Pretty nifty stuff!
An ad for the Apple Network messagepad with a comparison between a 70s flower power satchel (the pack that kept you organized in the '70s) and one for the 90s packed with the message pad and accessories.
October 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Based on the back and red cover, this version of the MessagePad Handbook shipped with the second edition of the MessagePad 120 (2MB) and corresponds to version 1.3 of Newton OS.

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Attached: 1 image Newton MessagePad Handbook https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/newton-messagepad-handbook This is an edition of the MessagePad handbook, the user's manual for the Newton MessagePad. Which hardware and which version of the OS it refers to appears to be unstated. Its Apple part number is #macgarden #macinfoliterature #1994 #apple
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October 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Also on this date twenty nine years ago, Apple announced the #eMate300 … “the first of a new class of affordable mobile computers for education.”

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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New Apple eMate 300 Mobile Computer
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October 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Twenty nine years ago today, Apple unveiled the #MessagePad 2000 … “a complete mobile computer for the business professional.”

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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Apple Launches MessagePad 2000
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October 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
newtontalk.bsky.social
Twenty nine years ago today, Apple announced that the 1996 Newton Technology Conference would take place at San Francisco’s Airport Marriott Hotel.

Speakers included executives from Apple’s Information Appliance Division and Newton Systems Group.

#AppleNewton

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Learn About Developments in Newton Technology
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October 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Thirty one years ago today during the Second International World Wide Web Conference, the TecO research group of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology introduced PocketWeb, the first web browser for handheld devices, specifically designed for #NewtonOS.

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PocketWeb
The first web browser available for use on a handheld device. PocketWeb was specifically designed for the Newton platform by the PDA Developers Group at TecO in 1994. …
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October 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Thirty years ago today, Apple announced its plans to ship #NewtonOS 2.0, previewing the operating system at Comdex in Las Vegas.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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Apple Announces New Newton Operating System
Apple Announces New Newton Operating System
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October 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
newtontalk.bsky.social
Twenty eight years ago today, Apple announced the #MessagePad 2100 — “… the sequel to one of the most successful new products in mobile computing history”.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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Apple's New MessagePad 2100 Offers Enhanced Performance
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October 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Apple Newton Fan test of the Socket PageCard PCMCIA pager card for Newton
#AppleNewton #RetroComputing #pager #LookMaNoWires

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Apple Newton Fan first test of the Socket PageCard PCMCIA pager card for Newton They establish transmission, send the data, install the pager software on Newton, and read the message. Still problems with encoding/decoding the message content. If you know something about the POCSAG system or you have experience with pagers, please contact them. Any help will be extremely valuable! Hardware used: • Raspberry Pi B ver 2 • A piece of wire (7cm) xD
October 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Thirty years ago today, Socket Communications announced the PageCard Wireless Messaging System for the Apple #PowerBook and Newton #MessagePad.

#AppleNewton
#Retrocomputing
#LookMaNoWires

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Socket Introduces PageCard Wireless Messaging System
Socket Introduces PageCard Wireless Messaging System
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October 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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The Global Newton Users Meetup is happening now!

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splorp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy Grant Hutchinson @splorp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · Sep 22
The first Global Newton Users Meetup (GNUM) in over a year is in the works!

Global Newton Users Meetup #16
Saturday, September 27th 2025, 17:00 UTC

Join us on Zoom for a casual get-together for fans, aficionados, developers, and collectors of the #applenewton platform.

Details on the […]
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September 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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The first Global Newton Users Meetup (GNUM) in over a year is in the works!

Global Newton Users Meetup #16
Saturday, September 27th 2025, 17:00 UTC

Join us on Zoom for a casual get-together for fans, aficionados, developers, and collectors of the #applenewton platform.

Details on the […]
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September 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Twenty eight years ago today, both the #eMate 300 and 20th Anniversary #Macintosh were awarded best of category prizes in I.D. Magazine’s annual design review.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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Apple's 20th Anniversary Macintosh and eMate Products Receive Prestigious Design Awards
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August 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Announcing the August release of the Newton Glossary!

This edition contains 1,906 terms, definitions, acronyms, colloquialisms, cross-references, and trivia related to the #applenewton.

https://newtonglossary.com

Since last month, another 42 terms have been added.

Check out the latest […]
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August 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Twenty six years ago today, @paulguyot compiled and published the very first edition of the Newton FAQ.

This #retrocomputing resource is still maintained and actively updated by me and the #applenewton community.

https://newtonfaq.com
Newton FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers lovingly compiled and sporadically edited specifically for the Apple Newton community.
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August 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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This just in … Japanese product sheets for the original #applenewton #messagepad and accessories. (1993)
A pair of Japanese language documents are staggered on top of each other. The text contains descriptions, specifications, and other information pertaining to Apple’s original Newton MessagePad PDA and various accessories available for the system. Both documents are printed primarily in black and white. The topmost document has a rainbow Apple logo in the top left corner and a colour photo of the MessagePad device on the bottom right of the page.
August 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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taonf.bsky.social
Create an image which will help build market awareness for Newton, Inc. as an independent entity, while retaining the spirit of the original Newton Light Bulb logo

The new company blue-and-gold logo is professional, yet reflects the personal nature of #AppleNewton technology
blue and gold logo for Newton, Inc. Newton Technology with light bulb logo
August 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Twenty eight years ago today, Newton, Inc. unveiled “an exciting, new look”, including a refreshed logo and corporate identity after being spun out of Apple earlier in the year.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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Newton, Inc Unveils New Corporate Identity and Headquarters"
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August 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Thirty two years ago today, Apple debuted the Newton at Macworld Boston.

#AppleNewton
#OriginalMessagePad
#RetroComputing

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Newton MessagePad
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August 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
newtontalk.bsky.social
Thirty years ago today, Harris Corporation licensed Apple’s Newton technology for use in its ruggedized SuperTech 2000 “Craft Digital Assistant” device.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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August 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM