Apple Newton MessagePad 2100
MP2100
Portables1997Rare
The most powerful Newton ever made — a 162 MHz StrongARM processor, a large backlit display, and a software platform that had matured enormously since the 1993 original. By 1997 the handwriting recognition actually worked, and the device had a devoted professional following. Jobs cancelled it anyway in 1998, calling it too far from the Mac ecosystem. The Newton community had already been through this once with Sculley; this time they knew it was permanent.
Reference →Identity
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Model Number
- H0149
Dates & Pricing
- Introduced
- 1997-11-01
- Discontinued
- 1998-02-27
- Release Year
- 1997
- Original Price (Low)
- $999
- Estimated Value
- $150
Processor
- CPU
- StrongARM SA-110 RISC
- CPU Speed
- 162 MHz
- Bus Speed
- 162 MHz
Memory
- RAM
- 4 MB
- RAM Max
- 8 MB
Storage & Display
- Storage
- 4 MB RAM , 8 MB Flash
- Graphics
- 480×320 16-shade grayscale LCD
- Screen Size
- 6.1" Grayscale
- Display Type
- LCD
- Display Variant
- Monochrome
- Native Resolution
- 480x320
Expansion & Ports
- Ports
- Serial (Standard): 1 , Sound In: 1 , Headphone: 1
Software
- Operating System
- Newton OS 2.1
- Min OS
- Newton OS 2.1
- Max OS
- Newton OS 2.1
Physical
- Weight
- 1.8 lbs
- Dimensions
- 8.26 x 4.65 x 1.10
- Battery Type
- NiMH (4 AA or AC)
eBay Sale Prices
Sales
14
Typical Low
$185
25th %ile
Typical High
$400
75th %ile
Avg / Median
$303
$275 med
Full range: $90–$650 across 14 sales
Auction
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10 most recent sales
Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 w/ KBD , Modem PC Card, Case & Man. PLS Read Desc !
2026-07-24$556
Vintage Apple MessagePad 2100 Model H0149 Newton Technology w/Leather Case 1997
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APPLE MESSAGEPAD 2100 MOD:H0149 NEWTON TECHNOLOGY PDA-FOR PARTS/REPAIR/RESTORATN
2026-07-10$175
Apple MessagePad 2100 Newton PDA Set Vintage Collectible AS - IS * FAST SHIP
2026-07-09$115
Apple MessagePad 2100 Model H0149 (NOV 1997)
2026-07-07$90
Apple MessagePad 2100 Newton PDA + VERY RARE Calise Case Working Great Condition
2026-06-24$320
UNTESTED Apple MessagePad 2100 Newton PDA Set Vintage Collectible
2026-06-10$180
Apple Newton Message Pad 2100 with keyboard and original packaging. Works!
2026-06-07$200
Apple MessagePad 2100 Newton PDA Full Set Vintage Collectible
2026-05-30$275
Vintage Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 with 24MB PC Card Working READ DESCRIPTION
2026-05-21$400
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