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Newton MessagePad 2100 Technical Specifications
Newton Intelligence
Newton Recognition Architecture
- Recognizes handwriting-printed, cursive, or a mixture of the two-with the assistance of a 93,000-word, built-in word list
- Lets you add words to the built-in word list
- Includes four pop-up keyboards: typewriter, numeric, phone, and time/date
- Recognizes graphics and symmetrical objects
Newton Communications Architecture
- Provides built-in support for serial communications, external keyboard, PC Card modems, sending and receiving faxes, and e-mail
- Provides a single interface for modular, object-oriented communications services
- Supports new communications capabilities through its modular design
- Supports Group 3 and Class II fax machines
Intelligent Assistance Architecture
- Helps users complete repetitive tasks including communications, scheduling, finding, and reminding
- Contains smart defaults that anticipate your needs, saving you time in entering data
- Integrates data from different built-in applications
- Supports third-party extensions
Newton Hardware Architecture
- StrongARM 110 RISC processor at 161.9 MHz
- Apple custom system chip set
*8MB RAM (4MB of DRAM, 4MB of Flash RAM)**
- 8MB of mask ROM
- Low-power, transflective 4.9 in. by 3.3 in. (129.8 mm by 83.2 mm) LCD display with EL backlight (480 by 320 pixels at 100 dpi, with 16-level grayscale)
- Nonglare resistive tablet and pen
- Two Type II PC Card slots
Newton InterConnect(tm) external port supporting:
- Serial RS-422-compatible serial connections or LocalTalk
- Serial modem interface
- Power in and out
- Audio in and out (line level)
- Autodock support
One internal serial slot supporting:
- Serial RS-422-compatible serial connections or LocalTalk
- Serial modem interface
- Serial keyboard (not included)
- Power in and out
- Audio in and out (line level)
- Dual-mode infrared transceiver for wireless data transfer at up to 115 Kbits/s (IrDA mode) and 38.4 Kbits/s (ASK mode) within 3.28 ft. (1 m)
- Keyboard (not included)
- Built-in speaker
- Built-in microphone
- Fast charge for included Newton Rechargeable Battery Pack that charges in 1 hour when not operating
- Included external Newton 9W Power Adapter for unit operation or fast charging of Newton Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Protective removable screen lid
- Integral pen storage
Communications capabilities
- Communicates via e-mail or taps into online services and the Internet or an intranet with an optional wired or wireless modem card and included software
- Faxes using optional fax modem (automatic cover-page generation, post-formatting)
- Supports a variety of serial, parallel, IrDA, and network printers
- Receives and stores wireless messages and pages using optional messaging cards*
- Beams notes, name cards, appointments, and packages using high-speed infrared technology
- Automatically dials phone calls with assistance from intelligent auto-dialing (DTMF or modem dialing)*
- Connects to cellular or GSM phones for wireless data and fax communications with optional PC Modem Card
Size and weight
- Height: 1.1 in. (27.5 mm)
- Width: 4.7 in. (118.7 mm)
- Depth: 8.3 in. (210.3 mm)
- Weight: 1.4 lb. (0.64 kg) with alkaline batteries
Operating environment
- Temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
- Storage temperature: -4° to 117° F (-20° to 60° C)
- Transit temperature: -4° to 149° F (-20° to 70° C) for up to 72 hours
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Power requirements
Power adapter
- Universal, 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Four adapter plug configurations: U.S., U.K., Europe, and Australia
- Battery type: AA (LR6) alkaline or NiMH battery pack
- Built-in fast charger for included NiMH battery pack
- Power sources: four AA alkaline batteries (not included), included Power Adapter, or included NiMH Rechargeable battery pack
