Apple Newton MessagePad 100
MP100
Portables1993Uncommon
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
- H0131
Dates & Pricing
- Introduced
- 1994-03-14
- Discontinued
- 1995-04-24
- Release Year
- 1993
- Original Price (Low)
- $599
- 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 1.05
- Min OS
- Newton OS 1.05
- Max OS
- Newton OS 1.05
Physical
- Weight
- 0.88 lbs
- Dimensions
- 7.24 x 4.50 x 0.75
- Battery Type
- AAA (4)
eBay Sale Prices
Sales
5
Typical Low
$135
25th %ile
Typical High
$295
75th %ile
Avg / Median
$224
$150 med
Full range: $90–$450 across 5 sales
Auction
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BIN + OBO
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All 5 sales
Apple Newton MessagePad 100 Box Manuals, Advertising, Pamphlets Rare Vintage
2026-07-10$90
Apple Newton MP100 / Siemens Klone - MP 100 - sehr selten, Unikat, very rare !
2026-06-26$135
NEW IN BOX Apple Newton MessagePad 100 Collection
2026-05-26$450
Apple Newton MessagePad 100 + Stylus, Case, 2MB Card & Collectibles-Works
2026-05-06$150
Vintage Apple Newton MessagePad 100 With Box Manual Tested Working
2026-04-27$295
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