Apple Newton MessagePad 120
MP120
Portables1994Uncommon
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
Dates & Pricing
- Introduced
- 1994-04-05
- Discontinued
- 1996-04-01
- Release Year
- 1994
- Original Price (Low)
- $499
- Estimated Value
- $125
Processor
- CPU
- ARM 610
- Bus Speed
- 20 MHz
Memory
- RAM
- 1.0 MB, 2.0 MB 3.
- RAM Max
- 1 MB
- RAM Type
- Built-in
Storage & Display
- Storage
- None 4.
- Screen Size
- 4.75" Monochrome
- Display Type
- 320x240 B&W 9.
- Display Variant
- Handheld
- Native Resolution
- 336x240
Expansion & Ports
- Ports
- Serial (Standard): 1 , Sound Out: 1
Software
- Operating System
- Newton OS 1.3
- Min OS
- Newton OS 1.3
- Max OS
- Newton OS 2.0
Physical
- Weight
- 0.98 lbs
- Dimensions
- 7.25 x 4.5 x 1.25
- Battery Type
- AAA (4)
eBay Sale Prices
Sales
17
Typical Low
$79
25th %ile
Typical High
$138
75th %ile
Avg / Median
$113
$98 med
Full range: $57–$300 across 17 sales
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10 most recent sales
Apple Newton MessagePad 120 Excellent Condition, Fully Working, OS 2.0
2026-07-25$125
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2026-07-13$84
Apple Newton MessagePad 120 – Official Leather Case,paperwork,working
2026-07-12$86
Apple Newton MessagePad 120 IN BOX | Tested | Vintage | Rare
2026-06-21$175
Apple Newton MessagePad 120 – Working
2026-06-21$67
Vintage Apple Newton H1000 Message Pad w/ Case & Stylus - Works!
2026-06-09$117
APPLE NEWTON MessagePad 120 – WORKING – Complete Accessory Package – CLASSIC PDA
2026-06-09$179
Apple Newton MessagePad 120 w/ Batteries - Tested & Working - USED
2026-06-07$125
Apple Newton 120 MessagePad
2026-06-04$57
apple newton messagepad 120- Original owner- all collateral material included
2026-06-02$300
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