Getting some work done in the office today.
#MessagePad
Oh, just typing a quick note out on my #appleNewton #messagePad
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
https://everymac.com/systems/apple/messagepad/stats/newton_mp_2100.html
@Eggfreckles @splorp @masukomi Hey now, I had a 1GB CF card in my #AppleNewton #MessagePad 2100. Way more than one and a half songs! That said, the #ATA drivers were _sloooow_, so it was about one and a half hours per song to transfer them to the CF card.
Twenty nine years ago today, Apple unveiled the #MessagePad 2000 … “a complete mobile computer for the business professional.”
The grandfather of the iPad #retro #retrocomputing #apple #mac #messagepad
https://youtube.com/shorts/ukorTEUHzdM?feature=share
Twenty eight years ago today, Apple announced the #MessagePad 2100 — “… the sequel to one of the most successful new products in mobile computing history”.
To test the latest prerelease version of Newton Connection (NCX), I’m attempting to dump the ROM of my #MessagePad 2100 onto my M4 MacBook Pro over a Newton Interconnect to DIN-8 serial to USB-A to USB-C cable and dongle train.
As one does.
Look what I discovered… I’m sure a lot of you know about this, but if not…
#apple #newton #ntk #messagepad
Look what I discovered… I’m sure a lot of you know about this, but if not…
Thirty years ago today, Socket Communications announced the PageCard Wireless Messaging System for the Apple #PowerBook and Newton #MessagePad.
Elias Basse is working on a 3D-printed replacement battery pack for @AppleNewton #MessagePad 2x00 devices with integrated USB-C charging.
Today was a good day for #AppleNewton acquisition … three boxes of #MessagePad goodies from a longtime Newton user. I’m going to inventory and document the new additions for the quiver and hopefully distribute multiple items to the community. A huge thanks to Claus for his generosity.
Revisiting the 3D printed Newton MessagePad 2x00 battery tray. The metal battery springs were just too much for the PLA to handle and it started to split.
So I came up with this idea from a previous print: use heat shrink tubing as a spring. It's flexible enough and provides just the right amount of spring. Wrap copper foil tape around to bridge the two. Working great! If it gives out, simply replace it.
This just in … Japanese product sheets for the original #AppleNewton #MessagePad and accessories. (1993)
Thirty years ago today, Apple announced the completion of a 10 month pilot project at the Johns Hopkins Hospital to assess the utility of the Newton #MessagePad for health care case managers.
@mmu_man Ok, I need to know more about your #MessagePad display ribbon cables. Are these for MP2x00 devices?
I thought I lost these years ago. Found them in a box.
#newton #apple #messagepad
I thought I lost these years ago. Found them in a box.
@deadbeefdotmonster@infosec.exchange @vyr Oh, yes, the Palm OS 5 was excellent and quite useful.
I had completely forgotten about the Sharp Zaurus! The #Einstein #AppleNewton #MessagePad emulator was originally written for one.
Also, yes, I'm very familiar with jcs@ work, including his classic Mac OS C programming! Highly suggested and glad you're spreading the word.
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