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The first Global Newton Users Meetup (GNUM) in over a year is in the works!
Global Newton Users Meetup #16
Saturday, September 27th 2025, 17:00 UTC
Join us on Zoom for a casual get-together for fans, aficionados, developers, and collectors of the #AppleNewton platform.
Details on the @newtontalk mailing list:
http://lists.newtontalk.net/pipermail/newtontalk/2025-September/003365.html
Note: The above post shows the original meetup date as September 20th, but the links are correct.
This updated post has the new date:
http://lists.newtontalk.net/pipermail/newtontalk/2025-September/003372.html
Newtons4Ever was a SETI@home team formed by Max Bonilla in March 1999 consisting of #AppleNewton users dedicated to contributing spare computer cycles to the search for extraterrestrial life.
@inlovewithpda @dougbarry Looking forward to hearing how this goes and seeing more photos of the green!
I would absolutely _love_ to run the #Einstein #AppleNewton #NewtonOS emulator on one of these. Sadly, not in my budget at this time, but I've been keeping my eye out for 2-in-1 laptop/tablets with pen input and this seems to be the best current offering. Especially coming from @frameworkcomputer and knowing they'll remain repairable.
Today was a good day for #AppleNewton acquisition … three boxes of #MessagePad goodies from a longtime Newton user. I’m going to inventory and document the new additions for the quiver and hopefully distribute multiple items to the community. A huge thanks to Claus for his generosity.
Twenty eight years ago today, both the #eMate 300 and 20th Anniversary #Macintosh were awarded best of category prizes in I.D. Magazine’s annual design review.
Twenty six years ago today, @paulguyot compiled and published the very first edition of the Newton FAQ.
This #RetroComputing resource is still maintained and actively updated by me and the #AppleNewton community.
Frequently asked questions and answers lovingly compiled…
newtonfaq.comThis just in … Japanese product sheets for the original #AppleNewton #MessagePad and accessories. (1993)
New addition to the #AppleNewton FAQ …
“Can I create replacement parts for my Newton device using a 3D printer?”
Frequently asked questions and answers lovingly compiled…
newtonfaq.comI completely forgot that Amiga acquired MobyGanes a few years ago. Nonetheless, here’s their list of #AppleNewton titles.
Twenty eight years ago today, Newton, Inc. unveiled “an exciting, new look”, including a refreshed logo and corporate identity after being spun out of Apple earlier in the year.
Thirty two years ago today, Apple debuted the Newton at Macworld Boston.
#AppleNewton
#OriginalMessagePad
#RetroComputing
https://web.archive.org/web/20140323023328/https://www.msu.edu/~luckie/gallery/mp100.htm
Any old school #AppleNewton developers out there still have their copies of “Double-Tap” magazine kicking around?
If so, I’ll like to discuss something.
Thirty years ago today, Harris Corporation licensed Apple’s Newton technology for use in its ruggedized SuperTech 2000 “Craft Digital Assistant” device.
Harris Corporation Licenses Newton Technology
web.archive.orgTwenty eight years ago today, Newton Inc. and Visible Interactive teamed up on iGo — an interactive audio tour for the “America’s Smithsonian” 150th anniversary travelling exhibition.
Thirty years ago today, Apple announced the completion of a 10 month pilot project at the Johns Hopkins Hospital to assess the utility of the Newton #MessagePad for health care case managers.
MessagePad Used in Pilot Tests at Johns Hopkins
web.archive.orgGorgeous device that grandfathered many innovations in mobile… and field-tested the translucent-plastic era that the original iMac sported. #Newton #NewtonOS #AppleNewton #eMate #eMate300 #RetroComputing https://stefanbohacek.online/@discontinued/114901162155888372
Hey, remember eMate 300? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMate_300 #discontinued…
Stefan's Personal Mastodon ServerAnnouncing the July release of the Newton Glossary!
This edition contains 1,864 terms, definitions, acronyms, colloquialisms, and other bits by of trivia related to the #AppleNewton.
Since last month, another four dozen terms and a half dozen sources have been added.
Check out the latest entries:
https://newtonglossary.com/latest
Full release notes:
An almost definitive guide to terms and trivia related…
Newton GlossaryLet's try another conductive tape to stick these replacement ribbons for the #AppleNewton MessagePad 2x00 touchscreen…
Thirty years ago today, Apple announced the release of Newton Toolkit 1.5, an “enhanced” version featuring a new #NewtonScript compiler and profiler, as well as Newton Book Maker 1.1 for Mac OS.
Thirty. Years.
Enhanced Newton Toolkit, Reduced Prices
web.archive.orgHere’s a great tip.
Looking for a decent third-party power adapter for your #AppleNewton device? Apparently, the adapters made for the Sony #PlayStation One are the ticket.
Just added to the Newton FAQ.