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
22
Typical Low
$70
25th %ile
Typical High
$150
75th %ile
Avg / Median
$124
$125 med
Full range: $40–$255 across 22 sales
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10 most recent sales
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
Apple Newton MessagePad 130 / MP 130, battery compartment oxidized!
2026-07-14$68
apple newton messagepad 130
2026-07-13$60
Apple Newton MessagePad H1000 Powers On, Display Glitchy
2026-07-04$50
Vintage Apple Newton MessagePad H1000 PDA Black Handheld Device 1993 Untested
2026-07-02$40
Apple Newton MessagePad 130 Pocket Computer PDA with Handbook And Flash Card
2026-06-29$150
Apple Newton H1000 Message Pad - Works!
2026-06-29$200
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