Apple Newton MessagePad 130
MP130
Portables1996Uncommon
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
- H0298
Dates & Pricing
- Introduced
- 1996-03-01
- Discontinued
- 1997-03-01
- Release Year
- 1996
- Original Price (Low)
- $699
- Estimated Value
- $100
Processor
- CPU
- ARM 610 RISC
- CPU Speed
- 20 MHz
- Bus Speed
- 20 MHz
Memory
- RAM
- 2.5 MB
- RAM Max
- 1 MB
Storage & Display
- Storage
- 2 MB Flash
- Graphics
- 320×240 backlit monochrome LCD
- Screen Size
- 4.75" Backlit Grayscale
- Display Type
- LCD
- Display Variant
- Monochrome
- Native Resolution
- 336x240
Expansion & Ports
- Ports
- Serial (Standard): 1 , Headphone: 1
Software
- Operating System
- Newton OS 2.0
- Min OS
- Newton OS 2.0
- Max OS
- Newton OS 2.0
Physical
- Weight
- 1.1 lbs
- Dimensions
- 7.24 x 4.50 x 0.87
- Battery Type
- AAA (4)
eBay Sale Prices
Sales
3
Typical Low
$64
25th %ile
Typical High
$65
75th %ile
Avg / Median
$64
$64 med
Full range: $63–$95 across 3 sales
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All 3 sales
Apple Newton MessagePad 130 With MessagePad Charging Station H0087
2026-06-29$65
Apple Newton MessagePad 130 Working Vintage - USED
2026-06-16$95
Apple Newton MessagePad 130 PDA H0196 w/ 4MB Flash Card & Stylus Tested
2026-05-27$63
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