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# Newton Message Pad 130

Essentials

Family: Newton

Codename: Dante

Minimum OS: Newton OS 2.0

Maximum OS: Newton OS 2.0

Introduced: March 1996

Terminated: April 1997

Processor

CPU: ARM 610

CPU Speed: 20 MHz

FPU: none

Register Width: 32-bit

Data Bus Width: 32-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 4 kB

ROM: 8 MB

Onboard RAM: 2.5 MB

Maximum RAM: 2.5 MB

Expansion Slots: 1 Type II PCMCIA

Video

Screen: backlit LCD

Max Resolution: 1 bit 320x240

Input/Output

Serial: 1

Speaker: mono

Networking

Modem: 9600 bps, optional

Miscellaneous

Dimensions: 8" H x 4" W x 1.25" D

Weight: 1 lbs.

Released in March 1996, The NMP 130 was a modest feature-upgrade of the NMP 120. The most apparent new feature was the on-demand backlit screen, which used very little extra power. The RAM was also increased to 2.5 MB. The NMP 130 was discontinued in April 1997.

For much more about the Newton Message Pad 130, and all Newton devices, check out the Newton Gallery.

Picture Credits:
Newton Gallery