August 2, 1993 · Computer or hardware
Apple Newton MessagePad (1993)
A pioneering PDA.
Apple reportedly sold over 50,000 units by late November 1993; handwriting recognition was widely mocked but the ARM-based design foreshadowed later handhelds.
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Facts
- Date
- August 2, 1993
- Kind
- Computer or hardware
- Maker or publisher
- Apple
- CPU
- ARM 610
- CPU speed
- 20 MHz
- RAM installed
- 640 KB
- Display
- 336 x 240 monochrome
- Weight
- 1.4 lb
Source: Wikipedia
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