Apple Newton MessagePad (1993-1998) Models on Display:Apple Newton MessagePad H1000 it was a bold attempt

it was a bold attempt to kickstart a "digital lifestyle

a fast power-rewind function

The TI-99/4A

To make up for the complete lack of a screen or physical buttons

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Apple Newton MessagePad (1993-1998) Models on Display:Apple Newton MessagePad H1000 it was a bold attemptApple Newton MessagePad H1000 First Commercially Released "Personal Digital Assistant" The Apple Newton MessagePad, launched in August 1993 for $699 (equivalent to roughly $1,500 today), was the world's very first true "Personal Digital Assistant" (PDA)a term coined by Apple's CEO at the time. Built to completely replace the paper notepad, this ambitious handheld tablet was designed to read a user's handwriting, manage calendars, and smartly link your