Apple Newton MessagePad
OMP
Portables1993Rare
Apple's first handheld computer, launched in 1993 under CEO John Sculley. The original MessagePad's handwriting recognition was imperfect and became the punchline of a thousand jokes, but it pioneered concepts — syncing, handwriting input, persistent assistant software — that wouldn't be mainstream for another decade. The 100, 110, 120, and 130 iterated steadily on the hardware while Newton OS matured. Steve Jobs killed the entire platform on his first day back. The Newton community never forgave him.
Reference →Identity
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Model Number
- H1000
Dates & Pricing
- Introduced
- 1993-08-02
- Discontinued
- 1994-03-14
- Release Year
- 1993
- Original Price (Low)
- $699
- Original Price (High)
- $899
- Estimated Value
- $100
Processor
- CPU
- ARM 610 RISC
- CPU Speed
- 20 MHz
- Bus Speed
- 20 MHz
Memory
- RAM
- 640 KB
- RAM Max
- 640 KB
Storage & Display
- Storage
- 1 MB Flash
- Graphics
- 336×240 monochrome LCD
- Screen Size
- 4.75" Monochrome
- Display Type
- LCD
- Display Variant
- Monochrome
- Native Resolution
- 336x240
Expansion & Ports
- Ports
- Serial (Standard): 1 , Headphone: 1
Software
- Operating System
- Newton OS 1.0
- Min OS
- Newton OS 1.0
- Max OS
- Newton OS 1.0
Physical
- Weight
- 0.88 lbs
- Dimensions
- 7.24 x 4.50 x 0.75
- Battery Type
- AAA (4)
eBay Sale Prices
Sales
28
Typical Low
$73
25th %ile
Typical High
$155
75th %ile
Avg / Median
$124
$125 med
Full range: $40–$449 across 28 sales
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10 most recent sales
Apple MessagePad 130 Newton PDA NOT WORKING Original Stylus
2026-09-03$75
Apple Newton MessagePad H0001Z/A 1993 Complete Boxed Set 2MB Card Untested
2026-09-02$449
Apple Newton MessagePad 130 PDA 8MB Touchscreen w/ Keyboard Case Stylus Manuals
2026-09-01$130
Apple Newton MessagePad H1000 1993 w/Box VHS Original Booklet Etc - READ Listing
2026-08-27$98
1993 Apple Newton H1000 Message Pad Stylus New Batteries Leather Case Paperwork
2026-08-23$160
Apple Newton MessagePad H1000 - Original PCMCIA Dummy Card and Stylus TESTED
2026-08-04$160
Apple Newton MessagePad H1000 - Working With Case 2 Pens And Papers Working
2026-07-24$200
Vintage Apple Newton MessagePad H1000 Includes Case, 2x Styluses, Adapter
2026-07-23$90
Apple Newton MessagePad 2000, Unopened in Plastic!, Power Supply, Vintage Apple
2026-07-17$255
Apple Newton MessagePad 130 / MP 130, Works!
2026-07-16$102
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